“In this part of the world, fertility is often linked to identity and social pressure, but people don’t always feel comfortable talking about it. I’ve worked in fertility clinics in the UK, Greece, and now the UAE—and in all three places, infertility can still be a taboo topic. As an IVF lab director with international experience, I feel a responsibility to speak up, help remove the stigma, and make people feel less alone. Joining this movement is a way to support open, honest conversations and give people hope.”

— Maria Banti; Embryologist, Orchid Fertility Dubai 🇦🇪