Dr Lauren Saunders

14/02/2026

❤️ Valentine’s Day looks different for everyone. ❤️

Today can be filled with love, celebration and roses… but for many, it can also carry longing, grief, uncertainty, or quiet hope.

In fertility medicine, I’m reminded every day that love doesn’t only exist in couples.
It exists in the strength of single women choosing motherhood on their own.
In individuals freezing eggs for the future.
In partners supporting each other through loss and IVF cycles.
And in those still waiting for their person — while holding onto their dream of a family.

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about romantic love.
It’s about courage, resilience, self-love, and the many different ways we build our futures.

If today feels heavy for you, please know you’re not alone.
And if you’re ready to explore your options — partnered or not — there are pathways forward.

With compassion always 🤍

09/02/2026

Whilst my day to day life isn’t all lab coats and rainbows(!) this little caricature made me smile. Each tiny embryo represents a story, a family waiting, and the trust patients place in me to guide them through one of the most emotional journeys they will ever take.

I’m reminded daily that fertility medicine is not only about technology and expertise — it’s about compassion, resilience, and never losing sight of the dream that brings people through our doors. 🤍

27/01/2026

This arrived in my rooms today- A heartfelt thank you from a patient, sent with a beautifully framed photo of their new baby 💕
These moments are a powerful reminder of why I do what I do, and of the resilience and hope behind every fertility journey

15/01/2026

In fertility care, the journey is rarely a straight line. There are storm clouds—uncertainty, waiting, setbacks—but sometimes a break in the clouds lets a little sunshine through.

As a fertility specialist, my role is to help guide patients through the storm, with evidence-based care, honesty, and compassion, while holding space for hope when the light begins to appear. ☀️

31/12/2025

✨ Last embryo transfer for 2025 ✨
Ending the year the best way I know how — with hope.
Today marked my final embryo transfer for 2025, a reminder of the trust my patients place in me and the team and the quiet strength behind every journey.
Here’s to science, care, and the possibility that a new beginning is already underway.
Good luck little blast and look it’s beginning to hatch!

22/12/2025

Closing out the year with the final embryo transfers performed at our Bundoora laboratory
A meaningful way to finish the year, reflecting the trust my patients place in their care and the dedication of the entire team behind each step of the process.
While these are the last transfers for the year at Bundoora, City Fertility Jolimont will remain open throughout the Christmas and New Year period to continue supporting patients in their treatment and care.
Hoping for positive outcomes and a few much-wished-for Christmas miracles for my patients 🎄🎁.

28/11/2025

Proud to be Northern Health’s Clinical Lead of this amazing team and to be in collaboration with The Women’s to provide such a wonderful service to our patients in the north 😃

It gives us immense pleasure to share with you that the Public Fertility Care service at the Women’s has won the Victorian Public Healthcare Award for Partnering in Healthcare!

This award recognises the incredible success of PFC, a statewide collaboration led by the Women’s in partnership with 10 health services across Victoria.

Together, we’ve made fertility care more accessible, inclusive, and affordable for thousands of people.

Since launch, we’ve:
✔ Received over 11,000 referrals
✔ Supported 670 clinical pregnancies
✔ Celebrated 282 babies born
✔ Delivered care closer to home for metro and regional families

Thank you to our dedicated teams, partners, and consumers for making this vision a reality. This is healthcare equity in action!

Learn more: www.thewomens.org.au/VPHAwards



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26/11/2025

The highs and lows, we are here for all of it. But the best part is that first heartbeat 🥰

Best job in the world!

11/11/2025

Such a great event to have been involved in 😊

10/11/2025

Good luck little one! A beautiful embryo, perfectly placed 💕
Now we wait and hope for the happiest of news ahead.
Wishing all patients all the luck and love on this special journey! 🌸.

08/11/2025

Feeling so thankful to have had the chance to speak at the Melbourne Fertility Expo today💛.
Sharing stories about how families are created through donor conception and surrogacy reminded me just how many beautiful paths there are to parenthood. 🌈👶

Huge thanks to the organizers, fellow speakers, and everyone who joined the conversation — your passion and openness make all the difference. 🤝
Here’s to continuing the dialogue, breaking down barriers, and celebrating all families.

05/11/2025

3 days to go! Looking forward to it 😀

Are you heading to the Melbourne Fertility Expo?

Come and meet the City Fertility team to learn about your fertility options!

✨ Dr Anne Poliness will be sharing expert insights on egg freezing
🌈 Dr Lauren Saunders will cover fertility pathways for same-sex couples

We’d love to meet you, answer your questions and support your fertility journey.

See you there 👋

👉 Learn more & register: https://zurl.co/SRLjF