Balancing Work & Parenthood Dreams: Fertility Challenges in the Indian Workplace
The path to parenthood is becoming increasingly complex in India, and the modern workplace plays a significant role. With infertility rates rising—affecting 10-14% of couples—employees are juggling demanding work hours, career pressures, and personal health struggles. Unfortunately, most workplaces still lack clear policies to support fertility treatments or provide much-needed emotional and financial help.
Long hours and high stress can negatively affect fertility. Financial strain from IVF and fertility treatments adds further pressure..Women face career breaks and potential discrimination due to fertility issues.The stigma around infertility often silences employees, leaving them isolated.
It’s time for Indian companies to create compassionate, inclusive environments where employees feel safe to seek support. Offering fertility benefits, flexible leave policies, and counseling can boost morale, improve productivity, and help retain top talent.
Let’s normalize conversations around fertility and work together to build supportive workplaces where dreams of parenthood can thrive.