The Everything Fertility Book

Download or read book Dr. Richard Marrs' Fertility Book written by Richard Marrs and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pioneer in the field of assisted reproduction, Dr. Richard Marrs has spent his life counseling couples who struggle with the pain of infertility, developing new treatments, and helping thousands to experience the wonder of birth. Now Dr. Marrs shares his knowledge and expertise in a groundbreaking book that answers all your questions, understands your concerns, and covers every aspect of fertility problems, including infertility's emotional price as well as its financial one. Based on the latest research and technologies--and the real-life experiences of thousands of couples--Dr. Marrs tells you everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including: Which cutting-edge advances in reproductive technology--including in vitro, gift, zift, sperm manipulation, and immunological therapy--are right for you Is it your nerves? How emotions can delay or stop ovulation The biggest mistake doctors make when a man's sperm count is borderline or subnormal Which fertility drugs work best...and the side effects you should expect Your chances of multiple births...twins, triplets, or more When to change doctors or see a specialist The good news about using a partner's sperm and not a donor's...even if your partner's count is very low Your insurance coverage--what you can and cannot do And much more

Download or read book The Fertility Book written by Adam Balen and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is an absolute game-changer' - Dr Xand Van Tulleken 'Everyone concerned about their fertility should read this book' - Dr Raj Mathur, Chair of the British Fertility Society The book you can trust to help you achieve a healthy pregnancy. Whether you are trying for a baby now or preparing for a family in future, The Fertility Book is the no-nonsense guide you need to help you to optimize your chances of a healthy pregnancy. World-renowned fertility consultant Adam Balen and reproductive biologist Grace Dugdale dispel the myths in this comprehensive guide to reproductive health, explaining in easy-to-understand terms the genetic and lifestyle factors at play. They take an honest look at the evidence for both conventional and alternative approaches, equipping you with powerful tools to improve your chances of a natural conception and an understanding of how to create the best environment for a healthy pregnancy. If you do decide to seek help through assisted conception, this book will be with you every step of the way, explaining what treatments are available and how to approach them, so that you can come to an informed decision about what is right for you. Professor Adam Balen and Grace Dugdale have decades of experience helping couples on their journey to conception and beyond. Now in this, their first book for a general readership, they explain everything you need to know to understand your own fertility.

Download or read book The Fertility Experts' Guide to Egg Freezing written by Emily Gray, RN and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fertility Experts' Guide to Egg Freezing is your go-to resource for learning about the process of egg freezing from start to finish. It's a quick field guide to everything you need to know about the process, boiled down by an expert doctor and nurse team. Together, the duo lay out-step-by-step-exactly how egg freezing works, what to plan for and expect from the fertility treatments, and invaluable tips and tricks for anyone going through an egg freezing cycle-or even just considering if egg freezing is the right step to take for their family-building goals. At a critical time when women are taking more control over their careers and their futures, this book empowers women to learn about their fertility and all the options they have available to them. You already plan for your financial future-now it's time to plan for your future fertility and the family you'd like to have. This book is a must-have resource that will help you decide if egg freezing is right for you.

Download or read book Making a Baby written by Debra Fulghum Bruce and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may have waited a long time. You may have tried and tried. Now your chances of having a baby are better than ever! For ten years, Making a Baby has been the definitive source for couples who want to get pregnant, offering vital information on fertility technology, advances in baby-boosting medications, and cutting-edge medical techniques. Written with compassion and clarity, and now with even more tips on the best ways to prepare the body to get pregnant, this invaluable book, in a newly revised and updated edition, reveals how to protect, increase, and extend your fertility. Inside you’ll find • the four basic requirements for reproduction • findings from the Harvard Nurses’ Health Study that explain dietary ways to boost fertility • breakthrough information connecting insulin levels with ovulation • updates on the importance of marine omega-3 fatty acids in your baby’s development • groundbreaking pregnancy advice for women over 35 • news about polycystic ovary syndrome—and the recommended fertility drugs that may temporarily override this condition and boost chances of conception • what every man should know about his long-term reproductive health, including the most recent findings on male infertility This detailed, insightful, and meticulously researched book will help guide you to a wonderful new beginning as a parent!

Download or read book How to Get Pregnant, Even When You've Tried Everything written by A'ndrea Reiter and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2018-07-08 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you've tried everything to get pregnant—from eating the right foods to spending thousands on medical treatments—and nothing's worked, it's hard to stay positive. But this book holds the key to success. The mind-body connection, a vastly under-acknowledged and under-studied area in fertility, has helped many women become pregnant. It can help you, too. Holistic fertility coach A'ndrea Reiter teaches you about the four areas that may be blocking your ability to conceive and offers concrete ways to navigate them. Her mind-body approach focuses on natural methods instead of invasive and expensive fertility procedures. A'ndrea also provides practical exercises, in-depth case studies, eye-opening information, and expert guidance on understanding the nuances of energy and mindset. Whether you have PCOS, endometriosis, male factor infertility, unexplained infertility, thyroid issues, or are over forty, A'ndrea can show you how to move through it and achieve your dream of motherhood.

Download or read book Everything Conceivable written by Liza Mundy and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2007-04-24 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning journalist Liza Mundy captures the human narratives, as well as the science, behind the controversial, multibillion-dollar fertility industry, and examines how this huge social experiment is transforming our most basic relationships and even our destiny as a species.Skyrocketing infertility rates and dizzying technological advances are revolutionizing American families and changing the way we think about parenthood, childbirth, and life itself. Using in-depth reporting and riveting anecdotal material from doctors, families, surrogates, sperm and egg donors, infertile men and women, single and gay and lesbian parents, and children conceived through technology, Mundy explores the impact of assisted reproduction on individuals as well as the ethical issues raised and the potentially vast social consequences. The unforgettable personal stories in Everything Conceivable run the gamut from joyous to tragic; all of them raise questions we dare not ignore.

Download or read book Taking Charge of Your Fertility written by Toni Weschler and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition for the twentieth anniversary of the groundbreaking national bestseller provides all the information you need to monitor your menstrual cycle—along with updated information on the latest reproductive technologies Are you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in your cycle? This invaluable resource provides the answers to your questions while giving you amazing insights into your body. Taking Charge of Your Fertility has helped literally hundreds of thousands of women avoid pregnancy naturally, maximize their chances of getting pregnant, or simply gain better control of their gynecological and sexual health. Toni Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method (FAM), which in only a couple of minutes a day allows you to: Enjoy highly effective and scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices Maximize your chances of conception before you see a doctor or resort to invasive high-tech options Expedite your fertility treatment by quickly identifying impediments to pregnancy achievement Gain control and a true understanding of your gynecological and sexual health This new edition includes: A fully revised and intuitive charting system A selection of personalized master charts for birth control, pregnancy achievement, breastfeeding, and menopause An expanded sixteen-page color insert that reflects the book’s most important concepts Six brand-new chapters on topics including balancing hormones naturally, preserving your future fertility, and three medical conditions all women should be aware of