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My Journey To Becoming Your IVF Doula

Inspired by my semester at the University of Otago's Reproductive Biology Department, I chose to delve deeper into Clinical Embryology for my postgraduate studies. The intricacies of the human reproductive system and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) captivated me. My creativity, different from traditional artistry, found its expression in the lab of an IVF clinic, where I participated in the creation of life daily.

This journey led me to Melbourne, Australia, where I joined a very small group of students from across the globe in a highly competitive Master of Clinical Embryology program at Monash University. The result was a very fulfilling career in IVF clinics.

As someone with a type A personality, I always had my life meticulously planned. However, my own reproductive journey taught me that such control doesn't extend to fertility – a daunting realization for someone accustomed to having control. Becoming an IVF patient myself was challenging, yet invaluable. Having been on both sides of the experience, I understand the difficulty of feeling out of the loop and having to trust the process.

A decade later, my purpose has evolved into supporting others on their preconception journey. The loneliness associated with infertility is deep, and it's surprising how such a growing issue remains taboo. My goal is to demystify this subject and provide support to clients navigating their preconception challenges.

The adage says it takes a village to raise a child, but in today's world, faced with numerous reproductive challenges, it also often takes a village to conceive one. Whether facing primary or secondary infertility, I am committed to being there as Your IVF Doula.