I'm really interested in all the comments made. I know I never doubted my mothering skills, but it didn't mean that I didn't have a hard time with being a mum to a new born. But that was no different to most mums with newborns I think.

But, again, I wondered if my confidence in myself was because I had had three children previously, albeit a long while ago. I agree with Keen though, I think IVF mums, perhaps being more mature and wanting the best for their baby, would be more inclined to err on the side of caution and seek help earlier. I know when my 3 older kids were younger, I would have not been so quick to rush them to the Dr if they were sick. Does that make me more anxious now? I don't think so. Smarter, more clued in, definitely more cautious, but not anxious though!

I think it's a silly study too. What does it actually achieve? They're saying we need extra support? No, all mums need support, and more of it. I think Leis was right in saying the money for the study would have been better used in research on infertility!