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Facing Infertility: A Catholic Approach

Author : Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz

Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 28,13 MB

Release : 2012-10-30

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0819827142

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More than 1 in 10 couples experience infertility, finding themselves in a “desert”—lost and abandoned, hungering and thirsting, praying and waiting—for a child. Discover the direction, nourishment, and faith provided within this spiritual resource for infertile Catholic couples, their families, and friends. Personal reflections from Catholic women struggling with infertility evoke a heartfelt realism, while passages from Scripture and prayers from the Book of Psalms provide the comfort and hope to trust in God, the “Divine Physician.”



What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant

Author : Daniel Potter

Publisher : Da Capo Lifelong Books

Page : 340 pages

File Size : 35,53 MB

Release : 2013-11-26

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0738216925

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The complete guide to all the options for couples facing fertility issues, now revised and updated Newsweek praised What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant for guiding readers through "the medical maze" of infertility treatments. In this completely revised and updated edition, world renowned fertility expert Dr. Daniel A. Potter and journalist Jennifer Hanin have revised their step-by-step guide to walk readers through their best options for conception and birth. Updates include: Advances in natural products for women New supplements, medications, and treatment protocols Advice from leading experts on all areas of infertility treatment The latest in egg freezing, vitrification, gender selection, and genetic testing The future of IVF and reproductive medicine Drawing on the latest science, Potter and Hanin offer sound advice for choosing the right doctor, asking the right questions, and living a healthy, fertile lifestyle. Complete with advice on how to handle the frustrations of not being able to conceive, What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant remains a couple's best guide to making informed decisions about fertility issues.



When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden

Author : Sandra Glahn

Publisher : Kregel Publications

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 30,83 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0825426847

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An updated edition of a trusted resource on the all-too familiar topic of infertility. Includes questions at the end of each chapter, lists for recommended reading, case histories, and personal testimonies.



Having a Baby...When the Old-Fashioned Way Isn't Working

Author : Cindy Margolis

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 21,18 MB

Release : 2008-01-02

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1101221097

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Personal, easy to read, and possessed of a warm, welcome sense of humor? An excellent introduction for anyone facing infertility(Publishers Weekly) Cindy Margolis may be known as the ?most downloaded woman on the Internet,? but she was brought down to earth when she tried to conceive. Suddenly, she became another statistic: just one of the more than nine million women each year who are desperately trying to have a child. After more than a year of disappointment and with a growing sense of insecurity, Cindy began a determined quest to have a family that included an array of treatments?including five in-vitro fertilizations and surrogacy?a journey that resulted in three happy and healthy children. Now Cindy helps women navigate through the world of infertility treatments and procedures. Sincere, supportive, and funny, she provides the direction, advice, and information that could only come from a woman who?s been in the trenches? and who has emerged battle-scarred, but victorious.



The Infertility Companion

Author : Sandra L. Glahn

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 25,28 MB

Release : 2010-05-11

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0310862620

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Endorsed by the Christian Medical Association.A Comprehensive Christian Guide to the Challenges of Infertility• Medical • Ethical • Emotional • Marital • Spiritual • BiblicalInfertility changes everything, shattering dreams and breaking hearts. But hope is available—today more than ever. The Infertility Companion draws on the Bible and on current medical knowledge, including the latest research, to shed light on such questions as:•Can people of faith ethically use high-tech infertility treatments?•How do we make moral, biblical decisions about medical treatment, third-party reproduction, stem cell research, and embryo adoption? •Is God punishing me? •Does God even care?•Will adoption increase our chances of getting pregnant?•How can we reduce the stress of infertility on our marriage relationship?•How can we keep sex from becoming a chore?These theologically trained authors have taught at a variety of conferences on infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption, and they have helped thousands of couples to face the future through their message of encouragement. The Infertility Companion includes discussion questions and a workbook suitable for individuals, couples, or small groups. Full of practical tips and true stories, this book will guide couples past the ethical pitfalls of assisted reproductive technologies as they travel the difficult road ahead.An all-encompassing guide for the Christian infertility patient. Where other books fall short, this “companion” aids the patient not only with the physical and emotional aspects of this journey, but also helps answer the tough spiritual and ethical questions that arise in a couple’s desire to conceive.—Julie Watson, Conceiving Concepts



Facing Infertility

Author : Jason Roach

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 33,16 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Fertilization in vitro, Human

ISBN : 9780906747513

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Clinical Management of Male Infertility

Author : Giorgio Cavallini

Publisher : Springer

Page : 180 pages

File Size : 13,15 MB

Release : 2014-10-20

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 3319085034

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This book provides andrologists and other practitioners with reliable, up-to-date information on all aspects of male infertility and is designed to assist in the clinical management of patients. Clear guidance is offered on classification of infertility, sperm analysis interpretation and diagnosis. The full range of types and causes of male infertility are then discussed in depth. Particular attention is devoted to poorly understood conditions such as unexplained couple infertility and idiopathic male infertility, but the roles of diverse disorders, health and lifestyle factors and environmental pollution are also fully explored. Research considered stimulating for the reader is highlighted, reflecting the fascinating and controversial nature of the field. International treatment guidelines are presented and the role of diet and dietary supplements is discussed in view of their increasing importance. Clinicians will find that the book’s straightforward approach ensures that it can be easily and rapidly consulted.



When You're Not Expecting

Author : Constance Hoenk Shapiro

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 223 pages

File Size : 17,92 MB

Release : 2010-06-29

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0470675950

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Surviving the challenges of infertility Often enduring years of heartache, couples with infertility number over 7.3 million. Enduring the daunting difficulties of treatment is something few women are prepared for. Based on the personal stories of 200 women determined to overcome infertility, this surprisingly upbeat survivors' guide gives the kind of hard-won wisdom essential to making it through the process. Not only does the book detail coping strategies, it also presents tips for strengthening stressed relationships and addresses the unique needs of single women and lesbians. An essential guide for women and couples, friends and family, and health care providers and therapists, this book offers the solace and strength needed to prevail even after years of struggle. Written by a therapist, consultant, and public speaker dedicated to the study of infertility and its emotional impact Other titles by Shapiro: When Part of the Self Is Lost and Infertility and Pregnancy Loss For any woman or couple who feel as if they're facing infertility alone, When You're Not Expecting is a must-have book. http://connieshapiro13.blogspot.com/





Overcoming Infertility

Author : Tommaso Falcone

Publisher : Cleveland Clinic Press

Page : 175 pages

File Size : 20,93 MB

Release : 2006

Category : Human reproductive technology

ISBN : 1596240245

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This Cleveland Clinic Guide gives couples facing fertility issues substantive information from a source trusted all over the world--a pioneer in such treatment as in vitro fertilization.