Infertility can be a couple's biggest nightmare, and for many of them, technology is the only place to turn for a chance at successfully conceiving their own child. In What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant, world-renowned fertility expert Dr. Daniel A. Potter and Jennifer S. Hanin—a journalist who conceived twin girls through in vitro fertilization—walk readers step-by-step through the intricate process of having a baby using the latest technologies, sharing insider information on all possible procedures, how to choose the right doctor, what questions to ask, and how to live a healthy "fertile" lifestyle to increase the chances of success. For the first time, readers will have access to detailed information on the very latest scientific advances in the field, including prescreening for genetic diseases, gender-choosing, and pre-selecting desirable traits for children. Complete with smart advice on handling emotional issues caused by the frustrations of infertility, What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant is the only guide couples will ever need to navigate the complicated maze of technology and science leading to parenthood and to make informed choices about their treatment, family, and future.
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"...the ultimate read for prospective parents dealing with fertility issues. I highly recommend it!" -- David R. Marks, M.D., M.P.A, medical reporter for WCBS-TV, New York and CBS Newspath and internal medicine specialist
"What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant by Daniel Potter and Jennifer Hanin guides you through the medical maze." -- Newsweek
"This easy-to-read, empathic guide covers every option for infertile couples wishing to conceive-and much more." -- Library Journal
"What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant by Daniel Potter and Jennifer Hanin guides you through the medical maze." -- Newsweek
"This easy-to-read, empathic guide covers every option for infertile couples wishing to conceive-and much more." -- Library Journal
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This review is from: What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant: The Complete Guide to All the Technologies for Couples Facing Fertility Problems (Paperback)
I wish this book had been available years ago when my husband and I were trying to have a baby. We felt so alone and devastated that we were unable to conceive. Fortunately this no longer has to happen.
In "What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant", the authors carefully outline the many reasons why it is so difficult for couples to be successful in getting pregnant. Readers feel like a knowledgeable friend is giving them tips and facts in a succinct, and easy to understand manner. The section explaining that a man may be part of the equation in this quest for a baby is very important. Men learn that they may be contributing to the situation and that there are solutions to alleviate most existing conditions. The authors lay out a blueprint for the IVF process in a clear and conversational manner. They remove the unknowns, reveal the pitfalls, and highlight the benefits. The personal accounts interspersed throughout the chapters help readers know that they are not alone. Another nice feature of this book is the authors actually have a sense of humor. It's not a typical "dry" read you might find when reading most fertility books. Overall, I highly recommend this book. "What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant" is a "must read" for any couple contemplating fertlity treatment. Regi Topol Menlo Park, California
56 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
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Required Reading For Anyone with Infertility,
By Ted (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant: The Complete Guide to All the Technologies for Couples Facing Fertility Problems (Paperback)
My wife and I have one child with CF and even though we desperately want another we only recently decided to do it. We owe much of our newfound decision to the authors of What to Do When You Get Pregnant. The chapter on PDG (preimplantation genetic Diagnosis) answered all the questions we had about pre-genetic testing and gave us optimism to try again. We will rely on this book heavily as we begin the IVF process and will recommend it to everyone we know with fertility issues.
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By Dale R (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant: The Complete Guide to All the Technologies for Couples Facing Fertility Problems (Paperback)
This book is EXCELLENT and packed with all the information couples need to know when diving into fertility treatment. We had an especially hard time getting pregnant and after trying for several years considered egg donors and surrogates. We soon learned that this option left us with numerous questions that other books didn't sufficiently address.
The chapter on third party reproduction taught us everything we needed to know. Learning about other people's experiences including families who used a surrogate and hearing from a surrogate herself (and her husband) made us feel more at ease about the road ahead. The book not only answered all our questions but also emphasized areas that we hadn't thought about like finding the right professional team to make our path seamless. We also were undecided about telling our future children how they came into the world but were pleased to find that this book has an entire chapter dedicated to the subject. My wife and I recommend this book without reservation. It covered the IVF process the way we remembered it better than all the books we read. We have given What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant to a number of friends, and it's one of the few we would endorse.
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fOR YEARS, MY husband, Adam, and I wanted to have a child. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fertile lifestyle, ovarian tissue transplant, questions should you ask, fertility monitors, fertility workup, diminished ovarian reserve, party reproduction, varicocele repair, egg freezing, fertility medications, cytoplasmic transfer, undergoing fertility treatments, sperm extraction, traditional surrogacy, cervical mucous, sperm aspiration, fertility evaluation, fertility centers, fertility signs, family balancing, fertility association, egg donation, assisted hatching, gender selection, somatic cell nuclear transfer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Huntington Reproductive Center, Laguna Hills, Louise Brown, Recessive Chromosome, New Jersey, Sufferer Clear New!
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fOR YEARS, MY husband, Adam, and I wanted to have a child. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
fertile lifestyle, ovarian tissue transplant, questions should you ask, fertility monitors, fertility workup, diminished ovarian reserve, party reproduction, varicocele repair, egg freezing, fertility medications, cytoplasmic transfer, undergoing fertility treatments, sperm extraction, traditional surrogacy, cervical mucous, sperm aspiration, fertility evaluation, fertility centers, fertility signs, family balancing, fertility association, egg donation, assisted hatching, gender selection, somatic cell nuclear transfer Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Huntington Reproductive Center, Laguna Hills, Louise Brown, Recessive Chromosome, New Jersey, Sufferer Clear New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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