The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant (Unofficial Guides) [Paperback]

Joan Liebmann-Smith (Author), Jacqueline Nardi Egan (Author), John J. Stangel M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0764595504 | ISBN-13: 978-0764595509 | Edition: 2

The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line!

Once you decide to start a family, you may think pregnancy will occur quickly. However, it takes the average healthy young couple six months to a year to conceive. This guide helps you get in the best possible shape for conceiving, discussing conception and misconceptions in depth.

If pregnancy doesn't happen "automatically," you're not alone; one in six couples have fertility problems. The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant provides clear, unbiased guidance on the many confusing medical, emotional, and financial issues related to getting pregnant. This book objectively reviews state-of-the-art infertility treatments and procedures, including fertility drugs, corrective surgery, IVF, and the other assisted reproductive technologies. It also covers third-party procedures, such as sperm and egg donation and surrogacy.

Vital Information few resources reveal--information that can help you zero in on the most effective, economical approach for you.

Insider Secrets about choosing a specialist, potential legal issues with third-party procedures, and alternative treatments that might work.

Money-Saving Information to help you compare the cost of different treatments, decipher state laws on insurance coverage, and more.

Time-Saving Tips to avoid delays in diagnosing and treating problems while your biological clock is ticking.

The Scoop on the newest fertility drugs, microsurgical techniques, and assisted reproductive technologies.

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The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line!

Once you decide to start a family, you may think pregnancy will occur quickly. However, it takes the average healthy young couple six months to a year to conceive. This guide helps you get in the best possible shape for conceiving, discussing conception and misconceptions in depth.

If pregnancy doesn't happen "automatically," you're not alone; one in six couples have fertility problems. The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant provides clear, unbiased guidance on the many confusing medical, emotional, and financial issues related to getting pregnant. This book objectively reviews state-of-the-art infertility treatments and procedures, including fertility drugs, corrective surgery, IVF, and the other assisted reproductive technologies. It also covers third-party procedures, such as sperm and egg donation and surrogacy.

Vital Information few resources reveal—information that can help you zero in on the most effective, economical approach for you.

Insider Secrets about choosing a specialist, potential legal issues with third-party procedures, and alternative treatments that might work.

Money-Saving Information to help you compare the cost of different treatments, decipher state laws on insurance coverage, and more.

Time-Saving Tips to avoid delays in diagnosing and treating problems while your biological clock is ticking.

The Scoop on the newest fertility drugs, microsurgical techniques, and assisted reproductive technologies.

About the Author

Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph.D., is a medical sociologist and an award-winning medical writer. Her articles have appeared in such publications as American Health, Ms., Newsweek, Redbook, Self, and Vogue. She is the author of In Pursuit of Pregnancy and co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Overcoming Infertility. She has also written a book on women and substance abuse to be published in 2006. Dr. Liebmann-Smith is a consultant at the Strang Cancer Prevention Center and is on the board of the National Council on Women’s Health. She was a member of the board of directors of RESOLVE, INC. and co-president of RESOLVE, NYC.

Jacqueline Nardi Egan is a medical journalist and editor. She specializes in writing educational programs for physicians, allied health professionals, patients, and consumers. She has been the editor of several specialty medical publications and a contributor to national consumer magazines. She is co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Overcoming Infertility.

John J. Stangel, M.D., a board certified specialist in Reproductive Medicine, is the Westchester County Medical Director of Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut, and has a private practice in Rye, New York. Dr. Stangel has also been the Medical Director of the Westchester Affiliate of the Institute for Reproductive Medicine and Science at Saint Barnabas Medical Center; the Clinical Director of Reproductive Medicine at Montefiore Medical

Center; and the Medical Director of IVF America.
Dr. Stangel is a charter member of the Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists (SART) and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons. He is the editor and contributing author of the textbook Infertility Surgery, has published numerous scientific papers and articles, and has contributed to many textbooks. Dr. Stangel is the author of Fertility and Conception and co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Overcoming Infertility.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (October 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764595504
• ISBN-13: 978-0764595509
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,178,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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