Fertility and Conception: A Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant [Paperback]

Zita West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2003

Aimed at couples that are planning to start a family, from those who have already experienced problems conceiving to those who have only recently decided to have a baby, Fertility & Conception is loaded with advice and up-to-date information on maximizing fertility. Bridging the gap between conventional and complimentary treatments, the book offers a unique approach to fertility by offering "Plan A", a 4-week preconception program of diet and complimentary therapies, and "Plan B," which focuses on combining conventional treatments such as IVF, with complimentary treatments. In clear, easy-to-understand prose, the author provides cutting-edge information on all the latest fertility tests and treatments, and offers advice on how to achieve healthy ovulation through diet, correct hormone balance, and reducing the effects of disorders that derail fertility.

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About the Author

Combining her practice of midwifery with a firm belief in holistic principles, Zita West is a highly regarded advisor on preconception and pregnancy. In addition to appearing regularly on television and writing a weekly column in Prima Baby magazine, Dr. West is also the author of Pregnancy: The Natural Way.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT; 1st edition (December 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789496909
• ISBN-13: 978-0789496904
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #183,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Infertility

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have!, February 15, 2005

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L. Flohr (Northern California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fertility and Conception: A Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant (Paperback)

This is the most comprehensive book on conception and fertility I have ever come across. With this book, you don't need other books. It is super easy to read, beautifully presented (lots of photos) and packed with practical tips and great information that works! This is a must-have for all couples who wants to have the big picture but also want the practical information that no one talks about! Zita West is a bright light in what could be a very complicated world of fertility... she keeps it simple and guides you through the process... basically all you wanted to know but didn't even think to ask. Her knowledge on alternative medicine and western medicine is vast and knows how to weave the two worlds when it's necessary in a seamless way. The books leaves no stone unturned as it covers all areas of the conception and fertility process... whether you decide to conceive naturally or IVF etc. Her book will bring greater confidence to all couples who embark in this journey and assist them in focusing on what really matters! Here's to Zita!!!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The answer to all your infertility questions and problems, August 5, 2005

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A Byer "CL" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fertility and Conception: A Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant (Paperback)

Zita West has taken great care to write a comprehensive guide to conception that encompasses all areas of fertility & infertility. In this book Zita West helps couples to prepare mentally, physically and emotionally for conception and pregnancy, whether it be a fairly simple endeavour or one which requires assistance. I purchased this book because it was recommended to me, and I am more than happy to pass the word on!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Impractical, November 30, 2010

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This review is from: Fertility and Conception: A Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant (Paperback)

The suggestions in this book are completely impractical. For instance, it recommends that everyone have their hair tested for vitamin deficiencies before trying to conceive, but then states that there is a lot of controversy over whether hair testing is accurate. So unless you want to only drink water out of glass bottles, give up swimming so that the uterus doesn't get cold, only drink dandelion coffee, and give up sex for a month to get to know your body, I do not recommend this book.

More than half of the book is on infertility treatments, so I would not recommend this book for anyone who hasn't already tried conceiving naturally and had issues.