Archive - Afterglow

When fertility experts promise too much

How the fertility industry uses guilt, self blame and emotional manipulation to prey on our hope.

Feb 9 •

January 2025

Five things I'm loving about turning 40

Why I'm embracing my recent milestone birthday and what I'm celebrating entering the next decade.

Jan 23 •

November 2024

Rituals and celebrations beyond the traditional life blueprint

From someone who has been married, divorced, re-partnered (but unmarried) and recently left fertility treatment with no rainbow baby.

Nov 19, 2024 •

October 2024

3 months on from the biggest decision of my life

I walked away from IVF 3 months ago with no long awaited pregnancy or baby announcement. But mine is still a happy ending.

Oct 7, 2024 •

August 2024

We need to talk about the patient experience of IVF clinics

Some of the ways IVF clinics fail patients, the implications, and why they need to do better. Musings from a customer experience strategist with nearly…

Aug 21, 2024 •

July 2024

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