Download or read book The Essential Fertility Guide written by Robert Winston and published by Quadrille Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many people conceiving a baby is easy. For others, the difficulty or inability to conceive can cause anguish and heartache due to possible fertility issues. When people learn that their fertility is challenged they have a vast array of questions. There is a lot of important information but men and women don't always know where to turn. Written by one of the founding fathers of IVF and experts in fertility Professor Robert Winston, this book offers the most up-to-date, well researched, scientifically proven and reassuring advice and guidance at this time. Divided into a number of subjects such as understanding your fertility, diet, fertility treatments and support, each chapter is structured around the most common questions asked by men and women. Amongst many others, the areas covered include how men and women's fertility can be challenged; what can be done to increase your chances of getting pregnant naturally; when you might want to consider fertility treatment; what treatments are available and how they vary; the kinds of questions you should be asking your treatment clinic; if there are risks of fertility treatment; the difficulties people go through during fertility treatment and what support is given. The Essential Fertility Guide is the first in the series of reference books published in association with The Essential Parent Company. With tips, lists of do's and don'ts and case studies, this book arms you with everything you need to know and understand about fertility and how to boost your changes of having a baby.
Download or read book Essential IVF written by Jonathan van Blerkom and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no clearer testament to the importance and efficacy of in vitro fertilization in the treatmentof the infertilepatient than the fact that over one million babies have been born since its clinical introduction in 1978. The successof this worldwideendeavorhas evolvedto treat some of the formerly most intractable forms of infertility and requires individuals with different skills and insights whose activities are often compartmentalized into clinical, laboratory and research functions. The intent of Essential lVF is to present current issues in clinical IVF that encompass the varied activities of those engaged in this enterprise. By integrating clinical, basic research and laboratory-related aspects of human reproduction, readers with diverse interests should obtain a more complete understanding of the impact, importance and inter-relatedness of each in the progress of infertility treatment, and an appreciation of whether emerging technologies will or should contribute to this progress in the near future. The topics selected for this volume include research that has begun to explain the origins of differential follicular, gamete, embryo and uterine competence, and specific laboratory procedures and protocols that may have important clinical implications forthe generation ofdevelopmentally viable embryos. Human embryoresearchoverthe past 25 years has notonly confirmed that the developmental potential of each embryo is unique, but more importantly, demonstrated how genetic and nongenetic factors for sperm and oocyte determineembryo competencewell before fertilization. Several chapters deal with the origins of normal and compromised gametes and how those with high competence can be identified and isolated for fertilization.
Download or read book Be Fruitful written by Victoria Maizes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical advice covering contraception, nutrition, diet, and exercise to increase optimal fertility. Includes information for both males and females and ways for them to curtail environmental factors and stress -- Source other than Library of Congress.
Download or read book The IVF Diet written by Zita West and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-12-08 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more couples are turning to IVF each year to help them conceive, and yet there are still many questions to be answered. "What makes IVF succesful?" and "what else can we do to support our treatment?" are two of the most important queries couples can have, and here, Zita West offers solutions. Nutrition and lifestyle advice, psychological and emotional support and a positive mindset all play an important part in helping couples conceive, and can even make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful outcome. This book not only advises how to prepare for IVF, but why it's so important, and the step-by-step diet and lifestyle plan is a clear way to support your treatment.
Download or read book Conceivable written by Jheni Osman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IVF can seem like a daunting prospect. An often expensive emotional and physical rollercoaster, and one that is filled with new and strange jargon. How do you choose a clinic or decide which treatment options are right for you? And how do you avoid getting sucked into a black hole of late night googling, searching for answers? This fully up to date handbook contains everything you need to know about the ever evolving world of IVF, with professional insights from top level consultants and counsellors. Science journalist Jheni Osman holds your hand through the process, taking you step by step through each stage, and cuts through the confusing terminology and information overload. Find out exactly how IVF and ICSI work, what the different medications involved do, and the costs involved. Learn about why some of us struggle to conceive, how to handle the ups and downs, and what can be done to improve your chances of conception via IVF.
Download or read book Awakening Fertility written by Heng Ou and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2020-03-24 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to caring for mind and body while trying to conceive from the bestselling authors of The First Forty Days, with recipes included. The path to motherhood is a deep and transformative process. It can also include unexpected twists and turns. Awakening Fertility is a loving companion to accompany you along the journey—whether your desire to become a mother burns fiercely today or is a future calling just beginning to stir. Intended for women at every stage of the preconception process, this book offers wisdom and guidance to support your body, mind, and spirit—including nearly 50 delicious recipes to nourish yourself deeply.
Download or read book Assisted Reproductive Technology Surveillance written by Dmitry M. Kissin and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-04 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a comprehensive guide to assisted reproductive technology surveillance, describing its history, global variations, and best practices.
Download or read book Zita West s Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception written by Zita West and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-07-28 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding and stressful experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses and strains and increase your chances of success. In Zita West's Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception leading fertility and pregnancy expert, Zita West, offers an in-depth explanation of all aspects of fertility and, uniquely, addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception. In her clear, yet sensitive, style Zita explains: - All aspects of fertility - from preconception and trying naturally through to assisted conception - What is involved in the IVF process - How to prepare your body to increase your chances of conceiving successfully - The importance of a proactive approach to diet and nutrition - How complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, can increase your chances of success Including interviews with leading experts in the field, case histories from patients and Zita's own holistic principles, this is an invaluable guide for the growing number of people who are considering, or have already embarked on, medical intervention to enable them to conceive.
Download or read book The Baby Solution written by Daniel Kenigsberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, step-by-step guide to overcoming fertility challenges outlines the range of available treatments from in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination to surrogacy and embryo donation, in a reference that also discusses alternative treatments and shares tips on how to manage related financial issues. Original.
Download or read book How to Cope with Ivf written by Silvia Dunn and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-04-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'How to Cope with IVF' guides you through a series of lifestyle, nutrition and wellbeing tips in order to maximise your chances of conceiving, and offers clear, practical guidance and information on what's involved in each stage of the IVF process."How to Cope with IVF" feels like a virtual hand-hold: one I would have wanted to hold very tightly if I'd been able to read it when I went through my IVF treatment" - Infertility Network UK Watch the book trailer here: https://youtu.be/UWZQpa4TlPkIf you've just discovered that you need to undergo IVF treatment, or you're in the middle of an IVF cycle, you may find yourself in unfamiliar territory and it can be easy to feel bogged down by the science, the statistics, the success stories and, most worryingly, stories of unsuccessful IVF treatment. Written by Silvia Dunn, a writer with personal experience of both successful and unsuccessful IVF treatment, 'How to Cope with IVF' gives a jargon-free breakdown of the IVF process and recommends coping strategies for each stage, from preparing emotionally and physically for your IVF cycle through to coping with the results.This book also explains how to enhance your nutrition by eating a variety of superfoods known for boosting fertility, strengthening and repairing immune systems and keeping bodies strong, happy and healthy. It also recommends simple fertility-boosting juices you can add to your daily routine before, during and after IVF. It also arms you with ways in which you can cope with IVF in a healthy and positive way, from relaxation and meditation exercises through to pampering yourself using natural products to manage any physical side effects of fertility drugs. Whatever your fears, concerns, doubts, misconceptions or worries may be, this book will give you hope: hope that you can and will emotionally and physically survive IVF and hope for the future, no matter what happens.
Download or read book Science and Babies written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1990-02-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By all indicators, the reproductive health of Americans has been deteriorating since 1980. Our nation is troubled by rates of teen pregnancies and newborn deaths that are worse than almost all others in the Western world. Science and Babies is a straightforward presentation of the major reproductive issues we face that suggests answers for the public. The book discusses how the clash of opinions on sex and family planning prevents us from making a national commitment to reproductive health; why people in the United States have fewer contraceptive choices than those in many other countries; what we need to do to improve social and medical services for teens and people living in poverty; how couples should "shop" for a fertility service and make consumer-wise decisions; and what we can expect in the futureâ€"featuring interesting accounts of potential scientific advances.
Download or read book Empowered Fertility written by Claire Hall and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infertility can make women - and their partners - feel completely powerless. This clear, perceptive and incredibly helpful book enables women to empower themselves to not only deal with infertility but navigate the often difficult and confusing path through IVF. Written by experienced counsellor Claire Hall and fertility expert Dr Devora Lieberman, Empowered Fertility is a practical guide for women to help them cope with their psychological wellbeing, their emotions, family and friends and their attitudes during a very difficult time. It contains clearly structured and expressed information and offers women practical steps to assist them as they go through the experience of and treatment for infertility. The steps are: 1. How Did You Get Here? 2. Accepting What Is 3. Letting Go of Expectations 4. Feeling a Bit Off-Kilter? 5. A Conversation with Fear 6. Releasing Control 7. Building Your Emotional Toolkit 8. Handling Family and Friends 9. Relationship Bumps 10. Moving Forward 11. When Enough is Enough 12. Embracing The reader can work through at their own pace, making use of the coaching tools and exercises to help with each step. For readers who are starting or in the midst of IVF treatment, the last section of the book forms an IVF Cycle Handbook, to guide women through their experience. Included in the handbook: Milestone 1: The Injection Phase Milestone 2: The Egg Collection Milestone 3: The Embryo Transfer Milestone 4: The Waiting Game Milestone 5: Taking the Test The book concludes with a list of resources for readers who seek more information, and includes online resources for Australia, New Zealand, the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Claire Hall (Author) Claire Hall is a counsellor/life coach who writes a variety of coaching articles that have been published in several popular magazines, including Wellbeing and Cosmopolitan. She also writes and delivers tailored workshops and presentations on a broad range of topics. Dr Devora Lieberman (Author) Devora Lieberman joined Genea in 2003, when it was still called Sydney IVF. Prior to that, Devora had spent 3 years as Associate Medical Director, Women's Health at Organon (now part of MSD). Devora now devotes most of her clinical work to infertility and miscarriage management. Devora has also been a clinician in the Menopause Clinic at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital since her arrival in Australia in 1998. She served as President of Family Planning NSW from June 2003 to March 2014. She became a Director of Sexual Health and Family Planning Australia in 2003, and served as its President from 2006-2008. Devora has also been a Director of the Board of the Fertility Society of Australia from 2005-2013, and held the office of Vice President from 2007-2009.
Download or read book Big Fat Negative written by Emma Haslett and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2022-01-20 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility' Sophia Money-Coutts Big Fat Negative (BFN) - a term commonly used on internet forums to refer to a negative pregnancy test. Infertility can be a lonely journey. One in every six couples will struggle to conceive but, despite this, many don't feel comfortable talking openly about their experiences and sharing what they are going through. As a result, they feel isolated and alone. It doesn't have to be this way. By talking, laughing and shouting about our experiences we can start to lift the cloak of shame that so often engulfs those going through it. Big Fat Negative does just that. This no-nonsense, honest guide to infertility from the hosts of the Big Fat Negative podcast smashes the taboo around this isolating and heartbreaking illness, offering first-hand experience, an understanding voice when friends don't get it, expert advice, reassurance for when you feel alone and - most importantly - humour when it you need it the most. Using first-hand accounts of the various hurdles of infertility, from work to diagnoses and IVF, coupled with advice from leading experts, Big Fat Negative will hold your hand on the not-so simple journey to motherhood - helping you to face and defeat the trials of trying for a baby.
Download or read book IVF All You Need To Know written by Susan Bedford and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-09 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by world-leading fertility experts and edited by mums who have undertaken multiple cycles of IVF and know what it takes to succeed, this guide advises you on the entire IVF process and how to maximise your chances of success . All IVF topics are covered, from how to choose your fertility clinic, to understanding the stages of an IVF cycle, to how to prepare yourself physically and emotionally for the treatment. · Looks at how to optimise your nutrition and how to improve egg and sperm quality · Examines the growing trends of egg freezing and donor-assisted IVF · Shares real-life stories of a variety of IVF journeys and their inspiring outcomes · Includes key contributions from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the UK's independent regulator for fertility treatment and research IVF: All You Need to Know is an essential handbook for couples and individuals who are considering IVF, who want to find out what's involved, and who want to be as well prepared as they can be. It is also for those who may have already tried IVF, have experienced failed cycles and want to boost their chances of success next time around.
Download or read book Your Future Family written by Kim Bergman and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to technology and marriage equality, more and more people are looking to become parents. Third-party reproduction has become easier, more accessible, and more successful, yet it is a complex process. Regardless of their gender or marital status, people come to the process with questions like, "How are sperm, eggs, embryos, or surrogates screened?" or "What are the legal issues surrounding surrogacy?" or "How do I find an egg donor?" or "How do I tell my family's story?" Your Future Family is the definitive handbook to answer these important questions. This book will fill a void for hopeful parents and their loved ones, answering questions both common and complex that have not been suitably addressed in previous books. Filled with personal anecdotes from author Kim Bergman's own life, as well as the lives of her clients, it is both informative and reassuring.
Download or read book Stronger Than Infertility written by Heather Huhman and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable, comprehensive, and accessible reference book to infertility provides people with the tools they need to be their own best advocates as they navigate fertility treatments and highs and lows of their infertility journey. Author Heather Huhman guides readers through every stage of the process—from knowing when to seek medical advice to parenting after infertility, and everything in between. There's the medical nitty gritty: getting a diagnosis (or not); selecting a fertility clinic that's right for you; understanding IUI and IVF and genetic testing; a comprehensive list of medications and their side effects, and much more. There are emotional high and lows: staying hopeful while managing grief and depression, maintaining and strengthening your relationship, and navigating religious and ethical concerns. And then there is the practical and often complicated questions around affording treatments, dealing with your workplace (including the military), and everything you need to know about insurance and fertility treatments. Stronger Than Infertility breaks down complicated clinical information and expert medical advice from top specialists in the field. The book includes first-person stories and hard-won advice from women who have been down this long and often painful road (Huhman included) and offers a clear-eyed look at the emotional and psychological landmines that come with the journey. The result is a book that inspires as much as it educates and is a much-needed source of support and inspiration for readers hungry for understanding and hope.
Download or read book 1000 Needles written by Karissa Stelma and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infertility affects about 15 percent of couples globally, yet somehow infertility and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) are taboo subjects, often hidden and un-talked about. 1000 Needles: How to Increase Your Odds and Take Control of Your IVF Journey removes the stigma with a touch of sass and an unapologetically honest voice, exploring one couple’s IVF challenges and discoveries in order to normalize the infertility conversation. This guidebook: addresses the medical and personal sides of the fertility coin, suggests research-backed lifestyle changes to boost your odds of success, sifts through drug and treatment options, dispels myths, breaks taboos, and more! Most importantly, 1000 Needles offers that elusive kernel of hope, whether you are just beginning IVF or nearing its desperate end. The combination of meticulous research and personal experience that resulted in a successful pregnancy and birth for the author provides a solid cheat sheet of what to expect as you traverse your own IVF journey.
