The Impact of Infertility Stress on Couples’ Mental Health
By Dawn Kingston The impact of stress on couples undergoing infertility treatment is common, underestimated and unaddressed. The beginning We find that when couples…
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Breastmilk and DNA jewellery: celebrating and remembering precious milestones
After having IVF treatment to conceive both of her babies, Rachael Bombardieri understands what a tough journey it can be and how incredible it is to…
How I let go of the baby dream
When I was young, I dreamed about what I would be when I grew up. The possibilities were exciting. I felt that I would do…
Guilt, gratitude and the power of wanting more
By Jennifer Robertson As women, guilt is something that we deal with daily. Mom guilt is THE WORST. But what about second-time infertility? When…
You Don’t Need To Do It On Your Own
Motivated by her own fertility experiences, Kathryn created Fertility Potentials as a way for those struggling with fertility challenges to navigate their individual path…
Dreams Do Come True: One Woman’s Eight-Year Journey to Becoming a Mother
Becoming a mother for some women is a far from easy task. Fertility issues and the rollercoaster ride of IVF and other treatments can…
Starting IVF: Anxious Burblings from a Hopeful Mama-To-Be
By Hannah Schenker I’ve been in two minds about writing about my experiences around IVF publicly. Partly because I feel like I should be…
Rainbow Baby Photographed With All The IVF Needles it Took To Create Her
By Hannah Schenker Those who have been down the painful road of fertility treatment will know just how special this baby is. Kimberly and…
From IVF to a Rare Health Condition: One Determined Mama’s Journey
By Sinem Ibrahim Like so many fellow women understand, for my partner and I, becoming pregnant was not an easy feat. My husband and…
I Once Was the Woman Waiting, Wishing, Hoping to be a Mother
By Desiree Fortin I love this quote. I once was her, the “one,” waiting, wishing, hoping to be a Mother. Finding out I was…
Natural Fertility (STM): Doing What Comes Naturally
By Robyn Fausett RGN NFNZ At the present time approximately 1 in 5 couples in New Zealand are having difficulty in achieving pregnancy. In…
A Love Letter To The Previously Infertile Mum-To-Be
By Natasha Hogan Dear newly pregnant mummy, It’s a wonderful identity, isn’t it – ‘newly pregnant’? However, if you’re like me, you’ve been through…
Stop Asking Couples When They Are Having Kids!
By Hannah Schenker As someone with fertility struggles of my own and six years of trying (and failing) to conceive, I totally get this…
Hope For Couples Following IVF Miscarriage
By Hannah Schenker Women who have a miscarriage after their first round of IVF can take hope. They are “more likely to have a…
Why You Should Avoid Generic “Pregnancy” Teas
By Hannah Schenker There are plenty of reasons why drinking herbal teas are fantastic for pregnant women. Drying herbs and benefitting from their healing…
To My 12 Remaining Embryos
By Desiree Fortin To my 12 remaining embryos, The day we learned there were 14 of you we instantly knew our story of hope…
History-making New Zealanders gain global recognition for work with endometriosis
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) has reinforced its position as a global leader in endometriosis education and management, with the appointment of the organisation’s Chief…
UNF*CK YOUR PERIOD: 5 REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR MENSTRUATION
By Chantal Quick Right now in society, there is a lot of awareness being raised around women’s rights and how our culture largely operates…
Mama Addresses Infertility Struggle Head-On
By Hannah Schenker Most of you reading this will either already be new mothers or somewhere on your pregnancy journey. But some will know…
Infertility and Calling her Earth-side: The joy of Mia
Story submitted by Katie Greening. All photography by Lilly At Dawn Photography. We asked Bonnie at Lilly at Dawn Photography to take these pictures at…