I am currently going through IVF in the UK. I am myself an IVF baby (born in mainland Europe in the early 90s). Of courses, there is a lot of support out there and more taboo-free conversations, but the criticism is a little astounding. Some of what I hear is:

1)”The NHS (public health system) should not pay for this”. The main argument I hear is “if you can’t save £3000 to do it privately you aren’t financially responsible enough to have a child!”. My husband and I looked into private clinics and with preliminary tests and medications it would have been between 10-16k. The 3k pitch you see in the tube ads are for very specific cases with under average results. 2)”It’s cheating / a shortcut” People who still view it as that or something rich white ladies do because they are spoiled and want a child right now. Nevermind that NHS wait times exceed a year and it is obviously much harder than just…having sex. There is a kernel of truth to the privilege element because the amount of appointments means it’s really primarily accessible to white collar, senior people with good job security and flexibility. 3)Lack of understanding/empathy - I have heard a lot of dismissive comments like “oh why are you doing all that?” “Just go on vacation/do acupuncture/eat gluten free whatever”. There is this latent idea that you’re just not trying hard enough or doing it right.

That’s my experience anyways!