‘A Couple Without a Child Becomes a Topic of Discussion’
3 years, 10 months ago

‘A Couple Without a Child Becomes a Topic of Discussion’

The Quint  

Mumbai-based Nandita is in her late 30s and is of the opinion that society shouldn’t treat couples without children differently. However, once I crossed 33 that's when it hit me and we genuinely started trying for a baby but when it didn't happen for a year or so we decided to talk to a specialist. A couple without a child who's been married for some years automatically becomes the topic of discussion. Initially, it all starts with friendly banter but often your relatives and friends don't realise that there comes a point when it doesn't sound funny.

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‘Society’s Attitude Towards Infertility is Problematic’
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Society’s Attitude Towards Infertility is Problematic’

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35-year-old Akshata from Bengaluru says that society’s attitude towards infertility must change. The pressure of starting a family: Oh yes, few months into marriage and people want to know when you’re planning to start a family. #SheIsCompleteInHerself is a Women’s Day initiative by Prega News, India’s No. Check out their powerful Women’s Day video that addresses infertility.

International Women's Day: It's time we cleared the stigma around infertility in women, challenged misinformation
3 years, 10 months ago

International Women's Day: It's time we cleared the stigma around infertility in women, challenged misinformation

Firstpost  

The disproportionate burden of infertility placed on women is one of the largest myths that exists till date. A 33-year-old woman in a north Indian state was inhumanely beaten by an exorcist to rid her body of an ’evil spirit’ which was allegedly the cause of her infertility. Indira IVF also played a role in the government’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti …

‘You Shouldn’t Look Down Upon Couples That Can’t Have Babies’
3 years, 10 months ago

‘You Shouldn’t Look Down Upon Couples That Can’t Have Babies’

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37-year-old Amrita from Thane feels that society shouldn’t look down upon couples that can’t have babies. I even now get asked about my ‘family’ plans by friends and relatives. #SheIsCompleteInHerself is a Women’s Day initiative by Prega News, India’s No. Check out their powerful Women’s Day video that addresses infertility.

‘When a Couple Can’t Have a Baby, People Usually Blame The Woman’
3 years, 10 months ago

‘When a Couple Can’t Have a Baby, People Usually Blame The Woman’

The Quint  

Sheetal, who is based in Canada and in her late 30s, feels that couples need to be supportive of each other when it comes to dealing with infertility. It was in the fifth year of our marriage we realised that we’re unable to have a baby. #SheIsCompleteInHerself is a Women’s Day initiative by Prega News, India’s No. Check out their …

‘Children Do Bring Happiness, But Women Can Have Other Goals Too’
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Children Do Bring Happiness, But Women Can Have Other Goals Too’

The Quint  

30-year-old Renuka from Panchkula feels that infertility can affect anyone and there’s no point blaming just one particular gender. After about a year and a half of marriage, I somewhere felt that I’m unable to get pregnant. #SheIsCompleteInHerself is a Women’s Day initiative by Prega News, India’s No. Check out their powerful Women’s Day video that addresses infertility.

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