73-year-old Indian woman gives birth to twin baby girls
Erramatti Mangayamma had tried to conceive naturally for 57 years to no avail. Continue reading
Infertility
Charity that offers support to Canadians struggling with infertility could fold
Fertility Matters Canada is one of the only national charities that helps people with infertility issues. Continue reading
Kelowna-based documentary reveals challenges of inter-abled couples trying to start a family
By Sydney Morton Community Reporter
“There isn’t much out there about this topic in particular,” said Chelsea McEvoy, a Kelowna-based director. “It’s very private.” Continue reading
Kim Smith: Our top 10 most popular stories for families
By Kim Smith Reporter
While we’ve covered stories from pregnancy and parenting to divorce, aging, and even genetic testing, of all the stories we’ve covered since September, our two most popular stories, according to the number of online page views, both relate to surrogacy. Continue reading
Don’t smoke pot if you’re struggling to conceive: doctor
Cannabis could be bad for your fertility, studies show. Continue reading
Social egg freezing on the rise as more women embrace single parenthood
Dr. Niamh Tallon, a fertility specialist at Olive Fertility, said a majority of women freezing their eggs at her clinic do so “primarily not related to career,” but because they haven’t found a partner. Continue reading
The frustration and struggle behind an ‘unexplained infertility’ diagnosis
By Kim Smith Reporter
One in four couples who enter a fertility clinic will leave with a diagnosis of “unexplained infertility.” Continue reading
Regina walk aims to raise money for those struggling with infertility
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
A Saskatchewan charity is working to raise money to help those struggling with infertility. Continue reading
Winnipeg dad looks to raise awareness for couples facing infertility issues
With nearly 16 per cent of Canadians facing infertility, a Winnipeg father is hoping to raise awareness and provide more resources to help deal with the issue. Continue reading
‘Fertility isn’t funny’: Why you shouldn’t pretend to be pregnant on April Fools’ Day
According to Statistics Canada, roughly 16 per cent of couples in Canada experience infertility — and it’s a condition that can take a serious mental toll. Continue reading