Author : B. Blake Levitt
Publisher : Plume Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 33,76 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :
While today's medical advances offer a host of treatment choices for infertile couples, sifting through the multitude of expensive and often painful options can be overwhelming and confusing. With this reader-friendly book, infertile couples can understand clinical information in a positive, effective manner and make the best choices.
Author : Daniel A. Potter
Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 26,82 MB
Release : 2005-05-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1569243719
Infertility can be a couple's biggest nightmare, and for many of them, technology is the only place to turn for a chance at successfully conceiving their own child. In What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant, world-renowned fertility expert Dr. Daniel A. Potter and Jennifer S. Hanin—a journalist who conceived twin girls through in vitro fertilization—walk readers step-by-step through the intricate process of having a baby using the latest technologies, sharing insider information on all possible procedures, how to choose the right doctor, what questions to ask, and how to live a healthy "fertile" lifestyle to increase the chances of success. For the first time, readers will have access to detailed information on the very latest scientific advances in the field, including prescreening for genetic diseases, gender-choosing, and pre-selecting desirable traits for children. Complete with smart advice on handling emotional issues caused by the frustrations of infertility, What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant is the only guide couples will ever need to navigate the complicated maze of technology and science leading to parenthood and to make informed choices about their treatment, family, and future.
Author : Mark P. Trolice
Publisher : Harvard Common Press
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 24,21 MB
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1558329587
Give yourself the best-possible odds for getting pregnant and having a baby with this concise, expert, and encouraging companion as your guide! In the only general guide to infertility written by a medical doctor who specializes in the subject, Mark Trolice, MD—who is board-certified in both OB/GYN and REI (Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility)—shares the practical knowledge he has gained from working in infertility medicine for years, with many hundreds of patients, alongwith the warmth and wisdom he has acquired from getting to know prospective parents from all kind of backgrounds. The journey from infertility to fertility, from childlessness to a brand-new baby, can be long and arduous. It involves complicated medical diagnoses, a wide range of treatment options, a host of potential lifestyle changes, lots of emotional ups and downs, and—even with the best medical insurance—challenging financial decisions. Your doctors cannot decide everything for you, and that is why an authoritative and comprehensive book, written in clear and understandable language for the layperson, is essential. This is that book. The book opens with an exploration of all the possible causes of infertility, covering both couples who have never been pregnant and ones who have had recurrent losses of pregnancies. Unique among infertility guides, this volume gives roughly equal weight to male and female causes, which is important because about 40% of infertility cases are due to men's issues—and some couples need to address issues in both the prospective mother and prospective father. It covers endometriosis, fibroids, POS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), tubal factor, male factor, and other possible causes. Next it looks at your treatment options. Importantly, these are not just medical interventions, but they also include lifestyle changes you alone can make, involving sleep, diet, exercise, and other forms of self-care. Among medical options, IUI (Intrauterine Insemination), IVF (In Vitro Fertilization), and various surgical procedures are covered in detail. Some couples are lucky to have a short journey to fertility. For others, the process takes years. With a gentle and sure hand, and non-judgmentally, Dr. Trolice guides you through the many decisions you need to make along the way, such as whether or not to continue treatments, whether to change practitioners or treatments, and whether it is a good idea to continue to spend money on procedures not covered by your insurance. He understands that these are emotionally weighty decisions that involve the future of your family, and he provides ample grounds for optimism and hope, empowering you as you take this journey.
Author : Meg Keys
Publisher :
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 35,11 MB
Release : 2019-05-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781096169802
Your quick guide to navigating the world of infertility and all the bumps (or, in this case, lack of bumps) along the way. Because when someone you love is having trouble getting pregnant, or going though IVF, it can be tough to know how to help. You may offer advice, tell them to relax or ignore it's happening altogether. Good plan, right?! Not exactly... though you have the best intentions at heart and truly mean well, you may be missing the mark. But, fear not! This book is your crash-course in supporting your person through their journey to baby. From IVF to IUI and all the awkward conversations and confusing medical procedures in between. The Waiting Line breaks it down in a simple, quick-read that will leave you empowered, confident and ready to truly help. PRAISE FOR THE WAITING LINE "This book is a much needed guide for family and friends who have a loved one dealing with infertility. There have been a number of times in my life where I could have really benefited from the wisdom shared in this book. The book is an easy read and the author speaks from experience with such heart to her audience, making the book much more relatable." -Maria Dismondy, Cardinal Rule Press Publishing House & Children's Book Author"Like advice from a caring friend. This little e-book packs a lot of great advice! I loved the "conversational" format as it made me feel like I was talking with a non-judgmental friend. It's hard to know the best way to support someone you care for who's dealing with infertility. The author intersperses humor and understanding in discussion of this sensitive subject. This approach relieves the reader of any guilt for past mistakes and builds confidence for saying and doing the right thing when offering support. I will definitely use this caring advice as my guide if needed in the future." -C.R. Grand Rapids, MI
Author : Belle Boggs
Publisher : Graywolf Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,89 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1555979459
A brilliant exploration of the natural, medical, psychological, and political facets of fertility When Belle Boggs's "The Art of Waiting" was published in Orion in 2012, it went viral, leading to republication in Harper's Magazine, an interview on NPR's The Diane Rehm Show, and a spot at the intersection of "highbrow" and "brilliant" in New York magazine's "Approval Matrix." In that heartbreaking essay, Boggs eloquently recounts her realization that she might never be able to conceive. She searches the apparently fertile world around her--the emergence of thirteen-year cicadas, the birth of eaglets near her rural home, and an unusual gorilla pregnancy at a local zoo--for signs that she is not alone. Boggs also explores other aspects of fertility and infertility: the way longing for a child plays out in the classic Coen brothers film Raising Arizona; the depiction of childlessness in literature, from Macbeth to Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?; the financial and legal complications that accompany alternative means of family making; the private and public expressions of iconic writers grappling with motherhood and fertility. She reports, with great empathy, complex stories of couples who adopted domestically and from overseas, LGBT couples considering assisted reproduction and surrogacy, and women and men reflecting on childless or child-free lives. In The Art of Waiting, Boggs deftly distills her time of waiting into an expansive contemplation of fertility, choice, and the many possible roads to making a life and making a family.
Author : Alan M. Rees
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 34,13 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :
How can an award-winning source book that helps consumers find health information be improved? Health expert Alan Rees has done just that in his sixth edition by providing practical advice on using the Internet, tips on where to find Spanish-language health pamphlets, and recommendations on what's most important in the world of alternative medicine. The sixty edition provides users with an annotated guide to health-related resources-hotlines, newsletters, pamphlets, Web sites, CD-ROMS, magazines, books, and more! Readers are given a description on each resource and how to best use it.
Author : Anirudha Malpani
Publisher : Malpani Infertility Clinic
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 45,72 MB
Release : 2003-09-16
Category :
ISBN : 8174763317
In This Comprehensive But Easy-To-Understand Book, The Authors, Who Are India'S Leading Infertility Specialists, Explain Clearly And Lucidly What Is Infertility, How It Is Caused, How It Can Be Treated, And How Infertile Couples Can Cope With It Effectively. Through This Book, The Authors Hope To Educate Not Only The Infertile Couple But Also The General Public About The Magnitude Of The Problem, The Acute Agony And The Sense Of Helplessness That It Engenders, And How Treatment Can Help In Tackling This Problem. The Most Important Point That This Book Seeks To Drive Home Is That Infertile Couples Should Not Lose Hope And Should Actively Participate In Medical Treatment Of Their Infertility.
Author : Marc Sedaka
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 23,41 MB
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1616080582
"For the better part of a decade, Marc Sedaka and his wife belonged to a thriving, exclusive club that no one in their right mind wants to join. They were one of more than six million American couples suffering with infertility. In that time, they battled through endless rounds of drug therapies, 16 artificial inseminations, 10 in-vitro fertilizations, 3 miscarriages, and 1 gestational surrogate (womb for rent) who carried their twin girls to term..."--P. [4] of cover.
Author : Emma Haslett
Publisher : Piatkus
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 11,44 MB
Release : 2022-01-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0349427313
'This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility' Sophia Money-Coutts Big Fat Negative (BFN) - a term commonly used on internet forums to refer to a negative pregnancy test. Infertility can be a lonely journey. One in every six couples will struggle to conceive but, despite this, many don't feel comfortable talking openly about their experiences and sharing what they are going through. As a result, they feel isolated and alone. It doesn't have to be this way. By talking, laughing and shouting about our experiences we can start to lift the cloak of shame that so often engulfs those going through it. Big Fat Negative does just that. This no-nonsense, honest guide to infertility from the hosts of the Big Fat Negative podcast smashes the taboo around this isolating and heartbreaking illness, offering first-hand experience, an understanding voice when friends don't get it, expert advice, reassurance for when you feel alone and - most importantly - humour when it you need it the most. Using first-hand accounts of the various hurdles of infertility, from work to diagnoses and IVF, coupled with advice from leading experts, Big Fat Negative will hold your hand on the not-so simple journey to motherhood - helping you to face and defeat the trials of trying for a baby.
Author : Frances Stone
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,25 MB
Release : 1998-06-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780140255294
Everyone knows someone who's going through the process of trying to conceive a child. For some people this effort is merely a minor struggle, but for others it can mean months, and years, of profound disappointment and heartbreak. There are hundreds of books that give advice on how to get pregnant, but very few on how to cope with such a trying ordeal. Pennies from Heaven offers much-needed comfort, support, and hope in the form of 101 daily meditations. Each entry begins with a quote or idea for the day, followed by a thoughtful discussion. Written by a couple who underwent their own difficulties attempting to conceive (with eventually happy results), Pennies from Heaven offers perspectives for both men and women, and covers issues from the mundane to the more philosophical, and everything that comes between. At once funny, tender, and wise, it provides the kind of solace that most infertility books can't, the kind that comes from the heart.
