Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNatalie Imbruglia has described her IVF journey, which led to the birth of her son in 2019 with a sperm donor, as "brutal" and highlighted the emotional challenges she faced. The Australian singer expressed regret over the lack of comprehensive information provided by medical professionals, stating there was "a lot of trauma involved" in learning about the process. Imbruglia found the two-week wait after embryo implantation and the abrupt cessation of hormones if pregnancy did not occur particularly difficult, noting the lack of mental preparation for this "freefall". She strongly advises women considering IVF to become "really well informed", to speak with others who have undergone the treatment, and to avoid going through it alone, as doctors may not disclose all aspects. Despite the difficulties, Imbruglia affirmed she would endure the process "a thousand times" for her son and refuted suggestions that she chose IVF to avoid a relationship, clarifying it was a decision made due to her biological clock. In fullNatalie Imbruglia on IVF challenges she wishes doctors had warned her aboutThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Natalie Imbruglia opens up about her ‘brutal’ IVF journey
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNatalie Imbruglia has described her IVF journey, which led to the birth of her son in 2019 with a sperm donor, as "brutal" and highlighted the emotional challenges she faced. The Australian singer expressed regret over the lack of comprehensive information provided by medical professionals, stating there was "a lot of trauma involved" in learning about the process. Imbruglia found the two-week wait after embryo implantation and the abrupt cessation of hormones if pregnancy did not occur particularly difficult, noting the lack of mental preparation for this "freefall". She strongly advises women considering IVF to become "really well informed", to speak with others who have undergone the treatment, and to avoid going through it alone, as doctors may not disclose all aspects. Despite the difficulties, Imbruglia affirmed she would endure the process "a thousand times" for her son and refuted suggestions that she chose IVF to avoid a relationship, clarifying it was a decision made due to her biological clock. In fullNatalie Imbruglia on IVF challenges she wishes doctors had warned her aboutThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
