THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE NUMBERS
In the 2026 Committee of Supply debate, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah said the government will work on raising awareness of fertility health, reviewing the assistance available to couples on their fertility journeys and improving workplace support for those undergoing fertility treatments.
But as policymakers flesh these out, it bears remembering that potential parents aren’t just data points or KPIs. Couples struggling to conceive cycle between desperate hope and crushing disappointment. What many of us want is empathy.
If someone opens up to you about their infertility, listen. Ask questions out of curiosity, not judgment. Resist the urge to give advice.
