‘When are you going to have children?’ – Why asking about the desire to have children is so hurtful
‘So, when are you going to have children?’ A question that is often asked at family gatherings, among friends or even at work. Usually with a smile…
Patience when trying for a baby: What helps couples when the desired baby is a long time coming
‘You just have to be patient!’ A phrase that many couples who want children hear sooner or later. It is certainly well-intentioned and meant to be…
Feeling different, staying connected: when couples have different approaches to having children
The period of trying for a baby is a time full of hope, questions and uncertainty for couples. It may turn out that the partners do not experience…
When hope hurts: Why the unfulfilled desire to have children hits so hard
The inability to have children often affects couples with an intensity that surprises even them. It is not just about the absence of pregnancy, but…
One in every 12 children in Austria is conceived via IVF
In Austria, 2024 saw more children conceived through artificial insemination than ever before. According to the annual report, there were 22,218 IVF…
Birth rate in Austria continues to decline
The number of births in Austria continued to decline in 2024. According to the study “Families in Numbers,” 77,238 children were born last year—around…