Fertility Options in the Bush - The Funny Side of a Serious Issue
Episode description
So what's funny about fertility? For anyone going through the 'fertility treatment journey', probably not a lot. But we meet two rural women who are sharing their stories; the ups, the downs... and the downright funny ... as a way to break the silence and stigma around what actually happens in assisted reproduction.
From being told you have 'juicy follicles," to having to keep a sperm sample warm while racing down a country highway... these are just some of the strange realities of what it can take to make a baby in the regions.
Hear from:
* Dimity Smith - founder of GRO Group, based in Tamworth NSW. Dimity has decided to freeze her eggs, so she can have the option of having children when the time is right for her.
* Jennifer McCutcheon - ABC journalist in Dubbo, and based on a farm in Gilgandra, NSW. Jen talks about a highway sperm dash to the lab, as the best option they had, due to the lack of fertility services in regional Australia.
Infact, there is a lack of fertility and women's health options across rural and regional Australia. We dive into the deeper issues of healthcare for women... and whether we have a 'right' to have a baby
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