The National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit at the UNSW analyses data from the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction database. Submission of data is mandatory for accreditation of clinics. The latest report reflects data collected in 2018. There were approximately 84,000 ART cycles with just over 14,000 live births. The average age of women was 36 for those using…
Did you know that 1 in 6 couples in our community struggles with infertility? Aside from the physical, emotional and financial toll that this has on a couple and their relationship, it is often the loneliness and isolation that exacerbates the pain. You can help by joining us and working to break the stigma by participating in the sixth annual…
Join us for our major (virtual) event, an inspirational evening featuring Dr Edith Eger, Holocaust survivor, eminent psychologist, and best-selling author of The Choice. Interviewed by author and psychotherapist Dr Margo Lowy, Dr Edith will share her incredible story of survival after unfathomable trauma and her powerful message that no matter how dire the situation may be, there is always a ‘Choice’ as to…
While 2020 has been a year of tremendous trials and unprecedented hardship, it has also shown us some of the best examples of humanity, community and resilience. AJFN has much to be thankful for as we close out this year. COMING TOGETHER IN CRISIS COVID changed life as we know it for everyone in the world. It added another degree…
WELCOME TO OUR NEW AJFN TEAM MEMBERS Couples in our community struggling with infertility need our support now more than ever. In response to over 120% increase in demand for AJFN’s services following our exponential growth in communal awareness and outreach in recent years, coupled with the impact of COVID-19, we are thrilled to announce a new milestone for AJFN; our Professional…
As we live through these unprecedented times, we know many of you have lots of questions around fertility and associated treatments. We will always answer questions as best as we can, but for the times that we can’t, we have a wonderful network of experts who are willing to lend a hand. 👉 Join our Founder & Executive Director, Shterny…
The AJFN, in conjunction with Wolper Hospital, hosted its second Pathway to Parenthood event on 21st June 2020. The webinar saw two eminent fertility specialists Dr Rachael Rodgers and Dr Jeffrey Persson discuss the topic ‘It might not happen quickly, what then?’ from both a male and female perspective. To watch a recording of the talk please click here Dr…
‘ So glad to have had the opportunity to participate as a couple about to embark on our journey to parenthood. I wouldn’t have thought to ask many of the questions discussed, so it really educated me about what one should start thinking about.’ Couple in their late 20’s. ‘So informative and interesting. Having been through the process of genetic…
PATHWAY TO PARENTHOOD: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STARTING A FAMILY AND GENETICS Following on from a successful ‘Fertility during a Pandemic’ online webinar earlier this month, the Australian Jewish Fertility Network (AJFN) will be hosting a two-part online series for couples who are considering starting a family soon or trying to get pregnant. These sessions include a line…
‘I just listened to your AJFN webinar from last night and so glad I did. My sister and her hubby are currently going through IVF and as they’re the first in our family to do so, this is a whole new experience for us all. I feel more equipped with practical tools for how I can help support her better…