Mums in Australia with Nepali backgrounds say they are satisfied with the IVF process

Tireless efforts to conceive a baby take a toll on wanting to be mums. Some mums of Nepali heritage in Australia share their In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) journey in the ninth episode of Mum Mane Ama.

Rojina Maharjan

Rojina Maharjan, now mother of two had her first baby using IVF. Source: Supplied

In this episode of , two mums based in Melbourne participated in telling their story of the IVF process. Still, both have different experiences because of their other circumstances.

Sirjana Rai, who is in a same-sex relationship and now a mother of two, talks about why the process is different in her case. And Rojina Maharjan shares her emotional journey of having her first baby through IVF.

Dr Seema Mohiuddin is a Sydney-based fertility specialist and gynecologist who will give expert advice on matters related to IVF treatment.

Topics covered in this episode:

  • What is IVF, and explain the process
  • IVF treatments are designed based on individual circumstances
  • Cost also varies in each case
  • Is IVF pregnancy considered to be high risk?
  • How does the use of donor sperm work in this process?
  • Providing emotional and mental support to women who go through this

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Published 29 March 2022 11:35am
Updated 29 March 2022 11:39am
By Sunita Pokharel


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