Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't: The Interactive Guide That Helps You Beat the Odds [Paperback]

Helane S. Rosenberg (Author), Yakov M. Epstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2001

This fully revised and updated edition features the latest research and Web site information on new fertility medications, modern In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) techniques, and recent developments in third-party procedures.

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Review

"Drs. Rosenberg and Epstein offer a multitude of practical strategies that have helped thousands." -- -Samuel Thatcher, M.D., Ph.D., director, Center for Applied Reproductive Science, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, East Tennessee Medical School, and coauthor of Making a Baby: Everything You Need to Know to Get Pregnant

"Filled with sound advice and helpful information." -- -Arnold A. Lazarus, Ph.D.distinguished professor, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University

About the Author

Helane Rosenberg is an associate professor at Rutgers University and the egg donor coordinator and infertility educator at IVF NJ Fertility and Gynecology Center in Somerset, NJ. She is on the advisory board of the International Council for Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID). Yakov Epstein is a professor of psychology at Rutgers University and also serves on the advisory board of INCIID.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Revised edition (August 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446676837
• ISBN-13: 978-0446676830
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,537,665 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I want to thank the authors for writing this book!, June 14, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't (Paperback)

I am not much of a reader. However, I was very interested in educating myself on what my body would be going through, since so many drugs are involved. I looked at many different books, but was very impressed with the valuable information that Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't provided. I had some information on IVF, but no one really talks about the emotional side of the process.Getting Pregnant really touches on a couples feelings and what they may be going through emotionally. The chapter on insurance filing helped us get an 80% refund on our drugs. The chapter on giving injections aided both my husband and myself which was something we really needed. I've just given birth to a beautiful 9 pound baby boy who is now 3 months old and is doing wonderfully. I attribute my successful experience to my faith, my positive attitude and the knowledge and emotional support I gained from reading Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn'

33 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If you have high FSH, don't buy this book, September 9, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't: The Interactive Guide That Helps You Beat the Odds (Paperback)

There's nothing in here for women with a diagnosis of high FSH, except the tripe we already get from every RE in the world: you can't get pregnant with your own eggs, so don't bother trying.

I found exactly one sentence that referenced high FSH (on page 83) as as "hormone problem that means diminished egg reserve" and the "only treatment is donor eggs." Hogwash--that's simply not true, as the dozens of women I know who have beaten the high-FSH odds will tell you. Shame on this author for not acknowledging this simple fact.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical getting-pregnant book, June 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't: The Interactive Guide That Helps You Beat the Odds (Paperback)

This book, while it does explain the basics of assisted reproduction, is more a book to help you handle the stresses on a couple dealing with infertility. It has very good suggestions regarding talking to each other about your hopes and fears, dealing with painful or frightening medical procedures, and seeing yourself as healthy and whole, instead of wondering why your body won't work. It also gives advice on dealing with doctors and insurance companies. It really helped me feel as if I was in control of the process again, instead of at the mercy of doctors, medicines, and my uncooperative body. If you are beginning to feel like you can't go on with the process, try to read this book before you make any big decisions. It was very helpful.