The Birth Trauma Inquiry reveals that poor maternity care is far too often accepted as the norm. From medical negligence to lack of support, more than 1,300 women came forward with harrowing stories. We need to do better. Read more below 👇 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

UK law changes now allow same-sex couples with non-transmissible HIV to donate sperm or eggs and start families. This is an important step towards inclusivity and reproductive rights. Read more below 👇 #LGBTQ #HIV #Equality #FertilityRights 🏳️‍🌈👶 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Live births in the EU have dropped below 4 million for the first time since 1960, giving Europe one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. Read more on the varying rates across the continent, and the globe, below 👇 euronews.com/health/2024/05…

New research shows working parents in high-stress sectors like finance, tech, healthcare, and law need more support. Employers should offer options like flexible working and childcare to help them better balance their career and family life. More below👇 hrmagazine.co.uk/content/insigh…

Fertility challenges can affect anyone, and everyone deserves support. All employers should be providing reproductive health support to their employees. Read more below 👇 womensagenda.com.au/life/womens-he…

New research published in The New York Times shows that pregnancy requires 50,000 dietary calories over the course of 9 months - that's equivalent to 50 pints of Ben & Jerry's 🍦 A reminder to rest and be easy on yourself - growing a baby isn’t light work! nytimes.com/2024/05/16/sci…

Research shows that only 31% of US ob/gyn residency programmes include menopause in their curriculum. It's time for a cultural shift - doctors need to be fully trained in menopause to support individuals through what can be a very challenging time. forbes.com/sites/adairala…

It's great to see that Italy has legalised the use of donor eggs and sperm as well as the freezing of embryos, but most single people and LGBTQ+ couples remain excluded from assisted reproductive technology. There's still a long road ahead to equality. progress.org.uk/new-italian-gu…

We love to see this!! 10 days of reproductive health leave is being offered to all public sector employees in Queensland, Australia. This time off can be used for things like IVF, endometriosis, vasectomies, or reproductive cancer screening. More below 👇 hcamag.com/au/specialisat…

New male birth control gel suppresses sperm production faster with fewer side effects, marking a milestone in reproductive health💪 While it's still in early trials, the future looks promising for expanding contraceptive options for men. More below 👇 washingtonpost.com/health/2024/06…

Thank you Financial Times for the feature! Our survey with Fertility Network found that almost 1 in 5 people undergoing fertility treatment needed to leave their jobs. Companies offering reproductive health support can make a huge difference in their employees' lives. ft.com/content/84141b…

Check out the full results of our survey with Fertility Network featured in the Financial Times article. The research shows just how enormous of an impact fertility challenges can have on working lives. Download the report below 👇 fertifa.com/surveys/fertil…

"Silent Men," is a new film exploring why many men still struggle to open up about their mental health. We've created a Men's Health Policy template to normalise men taking care of their health and to get help when needed: fertifa.com/campaign/mens-… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Do you feel like your policies could be more inclusive of your LGBTQ+ employees, but you're not sure where to start? 🏳️‍🌈 Join our webinar where we will discuss what a successful family-forming policy should look like and the common mistakes companies make. fertifa.com/resources/even…

Many LGBTQ+ employees face barriers to accessing family-building benefits at their work, with 83% considering leaving their jobs for more inclusive benefits. Companies need to rethink their policies and step up their game to offer truly inclusive support🏳️‍🌈 benefitnews.com/news/good-ways…

💡 Emma Goldberg writing on #eggfreezing for The New York Times 1 in 5 large employers now offer egg freezing coverage, compared to just 5% in 2015, offering hope for people balancing their career, health, and personal goals 🧬 Learn more below 👇 nytimes.com/2024/06/29/bus…

🌍🔬 Curious about the state of male fertility? Check out the Guardian Science podcast episode, "Spermageddon: is male fertility really in crisis?" Join Ian Sample and Nicola K S Davis as they delve into the findings and what might be behind the trends. 🎧 theguardian.com/science/audio/…

The proportion of IVF cycles funded by the NHS has dropped from 40% in 2012 to 27% in 2022, per Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA). Funding varies across the UK, leading to a "postcode lottery" with wide-ranging inequalities. Early access is crucial as success rates decline with age. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Research labs on ageing are only using male mice to develop drugs. The result is that ~75% of drugs that extend lifespan in mice work only on males, and females did not respond. This is why we need gender equality in testing. #genderinequality 🧬🔬 theguardian.com/science/articl…

The “motherhood penalty” is pricing women out of parenthood. With high childcare costs, lack of financial support, and the housing crisis, many in England and Wales are having fewer children than they want. Read more below 👇 thetimes.com/article/2e79b9…