Budgeting for Infertility: How to Bring Home a Baby Without Breaking the Bank (Paperback)

~ Evelina W Sterling (Author), Angie Best-Boss (Author)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Having it in hand now makes me see how long overdue this book is. It is chock-full of useful and up-to-the minute information. " -- Catherine Corp, RN, BSN, MPH, President, International Premature Ovarian Failure Association --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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"Pregnancy and birth are 'big business' in the U.S. -- and it's women and their families who pay the financial price. This book gives parents the tools they need to control the costs of fertility treatments and take charge of their own treatment from the beginning."-- Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein, The Business Of Being Born

"Raising children today is expensive. And one of the most unfair aspects of infertility is the financial burden imposed on couples before they even experience the joy of bringing home a baby. Thankfully, those seeking fertility treatment finally have a book to help guide them through the bewildering maze that the fertility industry has become."-- Toni Weschler, MPH, author of Taking Charge Of Your Fertility

"Budgeting For Infertility takes you through the maze of current treatments, with an emphasis that other experts are apparently too decorous to talk about: what it costs, and how you can make it cost less. A clear, comprehensive, and incredibly useful book."-- Robin Marantz Henig, author of Pandora's Baby; How The First Test-Tube Babies Sparked The Reproductive Revolution

"Baby lust can obscure your vision, muddle your brain, and drain your savings. Budgeting For Infertility can clear the path and save you money on the very scary and often overwhelming journey of infertility.-- Dawn Davenport, author of The Complete Book Of International Adoption and the host of the internet radio show "Creating a Family: Talk about Infertility and Adoption

"I know how much grit, fortitude, determination and courage it takes to pursue fertility treatments, but the payoff, literally, will be worth it. Budgeting For Infertility takes couples one big step closer to their dream." -- Kim Saunders, M.Ed., LPC, Licensed Fertility Counselor

"The authors analyze many aspects of infertility care as they relate to the health care system - from picking a doctor to dealing with insurance companies - in an unprecedented and supremely useful manner. Doctors and patients looking for advice on infertility should read this book."-- Joe B Massey MD, Infertility Specialist

"Evelina Sterling and Angie Boss deliver a much-needed navigation tool for all those who struggle to achieve their goals - their destinies - to become moms and dads."-- Beverly Barna, author of Infertility Sucks!

"This invaluable, overdue book is an excellent resource that can help take some of the stress out of a fertility process that can otherwise be emotionally and financially draining." -- Mikki Morrissette, author Choosing Single Motherhood

"I cannot recommend this book enough for those just starting out on the fertility treatment path as well as veterans of IVF who are looking for creative ways to fund their next cycle."-- Melissa Ford, founder of Stirrup Queens blog (http://stirrup-queens.blogspot.com)

"Having it in hand now makes me see how long overdue this book is. It is chock-full of useful and up-to-the minute information. " -- Catherine Corp, RN, BSN, MPH, President, International Premature Ovarian Failure Association

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (March 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416566589
• ISBN-13: 978-1416566588
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,011 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Infertility, September 1, 2009

By	Lynn M. Laurence "LL2009" (Wyandotte, Mi USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This book was in great shape when it arrived and it's easy to read. Great ideas and I recommend this book to couples who have infertility.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bless you for writing this book!!!!, March 26, 2009

By	Michelle Dunham (Champaign, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I would like to personally thank the authors of this book. I am just starting my infertility journey. I am in my late 30's and it truly puts things into perspective. I often think with my heart and not my mind. This really helped me take a moment to think things through to prepare for the upcoming decisions that will need to be made with my treatment.

Fortunately I have a background in medical insurance so I know what to expect from my insurance carrier. For those that have no clue about their coverage (if they even have coverage to begin with), this book will arm you with everything you need to research your coverage so you aren't hit with a big surprise. I was very appreciative of the ICD9 codes that were included in the book. It is nice to have them for a quick easy reference.

I was amazed at all of the suggestions that were supplied for financing your treatment as well as the frankness of what to expect expense wise and how not to be taken advantage of (what areas that are possible money pits if you will).

I have only touched base briefly on the content of this wonderful reference tool. It is a must have for anyone even remotely thinking of seeking infertility treatment.

Thank you again for taking the time to put this together.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Will Help You Think Outside the Box, July 31, 2009

By	The Stirrup Queen (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews

Though at first I was skeptical at any book about the financial side of infertility, I realized a few pages into the book that the average reader would not only gain back the $16 spent on the book, but would probably save a minimum of several hundred dollars or more over the long run.

It doesn't just give you ways to save money, it gives you ways to understand how things relate to you financially on a personal level. For instance, it isn't helpful to make a statement about shared-risk plans without explaining how they work and who should use them. Financing can never be a one-size fits all approach.

And at the very least, the book helps you think outside the box and consider ways to save money on medications, treatments, and testing. It explains how to navigate insurance companies and how to find clinical trials. It explains fertility grants and scholarships and how to find them. But above all, it gives you the confidence to take charge of the financial side and understand how to budget for treatments.