Saskatchewan women share stories of infertility after Sask. Party election promise [Video]

Families in Saskatchewan are addressing the challenges of seeking infertility treatment, after the Sask. Party announced Monday that if re-elected, they would provide a 50-per cent refundable tax credit for the cost of a first fertility treatment, which equates up to $20,000.

Regina Rochdale candidate Laura Ross said they will also offer Saskatchewan women a self-sampling kit in the mail to screen for HPV as an alternative to the pap test.

Amanda Muller is one of the facilitators of You Are Not Alone Infertility Support, a peer support group for those in Saskatchewan experiencing infertility.

She first joined after her own fertility struggles.

“I was looking for people that were able to understand what it was like to go through this journey and be a listening ear, but also a kind of confidential space where I could share my story and hopefully not be judged.”

The Sask. Party announcement has been met with some debate.

The Saskatchewan NDP, for example, has …