Fertility
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I’ve been on a journey of hope and heartbreak that only members of my secret club can understand
My husband and I had for years dodged uninvited inquiries about having kids, to the point where we would avoid certain social situations. Then an off-chance conversation with a nurse gave us hope again.
- Sharnelle Vella
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The ‘disappearing village’ fighting one of Japan’s greatest challenges
Nestled amid cedar forests and beside a pristine river two hours northwest of Tokyo, Nanmoku is a village at risk.
- Lisa Visentin
Microplastics are everywhere. How worried should parents be?
Experts and peak health bodies are divided around how worried we should be about microplastics. What should parents make of this?
- Lauren Ironmonger
- Exclusive
- Women's health
Victoria and NSW consider laws to restrict rogue birth workers
The two states have responded to a demand by peak medical bodies that tough action and penalties be introduced to rein in rogue doulas and birth keepers.
- Wendy Tuohy and Henrietta Cook
PFAS pollution lowers sperm count in mice, alters their embryos: study
The chemical exposure given to laboratory mice mimicked the real-world profile of PFAS-contaminated water from Williamtown.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Chloe and Paul Fisher seemed to have it all. But their painful struggle was unrelenting
The couple went through a heartbreaking journey of fertility challenges and loss, but the kindness of strangers gave them strength.
- Chloe Fisher
‘Happy days’: Doctors get guidelines for managing male infertility
One in 20 Australian men have treatable fertility issues. Thanks to Australia’s first-ever clinical guidelines, they will now be identified sooner.
- Broede Carmody
Birth rate hits record low as parents continue to put off having children
Australians are increasingly choosing to start their families at older ages.
- Millie Muroi
- Exclusive
- Babies
The baby bonus worked – at $86,000 for each extra child
New research suggests Peter Costello’s baby bonus encouraged families to have extra children – but, like all babies, they weren’t cheap.
- Shane Wright
- Opinion
- IVF
Single and aged 31, I froze my eggs through IVF. Now I’m faced with a difficult choice
In Australia, there are three options for surplus eggs and embryos. All come with complexities and complications.
- Hannah Bambra
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