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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