It Feels Like a Lost Year | Women’s Fertility and Motherhood During COVID-19

    Struggling with your fertility in the midst of a global pandemic that has removed many women from their wider support networks can be profoundly isolating. “I’ve found myself even being envious of friends who are going through IVF,” Claudia admits. They still seem to be further ahead than I am.”

     – Sirin Kale

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    A Lost Year editorial illustration by Monsie for The Guardian. Vector art exploring women's fertility and motherhood during COVID-19 with emotional depth and bold visual style.

    Editorial illustration created for The Guardian’s feature on women whose fertility journeys were impacted by COVID-19, this illustration captures the complex emotions of loss, uncertainty, and longing.

    A Lost Year: Childless Because of COVID editorial illustration by Monsie for The Guardian. Vector art exploring women's fertility loss during pandemic.

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