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The New No-Pill, No-Risk Birth Control

Nona Aguilar

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Informative, but tough to get through 3 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This book had a lot of information, but nothing different/new than what I read in other books on the subject. There were no pictures or sample charts to view, so if not for having other books on hand to reference I don't think I would be able to successfully track my fertility. This book would be best used to supplement another fertility awareness book. I would reccomend "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler

Used this to conceive! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

My body and mind have never been in sync, so this book was a real eye-opener for me! Easy to follow and logical. We used this book in conjunction with a series of Clomid and both feel we scored a hit (and a gorgeous baby boy!) almost first try because we used both in conjunction. It also saved my husband's energy!! We shall use it again (in reverse, like another reviewer) when we're ready for our second.

Effective 'Breastfeeding Birth Control' 5 out of 5 stars.
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I can't say that I've used all of the information in this book just YET.
I am writing a review because I have used the advice contained in this book that explains all of the 'necessary conditions' for using breastfeeding as a method of birth control.
Well, for me, this was a 'leap of faith'. I knew I did not want to take the pill, and also that I did not want children closer than nine months apart! So, in addition to the advice that is given in this book, we also used condoms for the first two or three months after birth(s), and 'the rest' has worked great for spacing each of my 3 children 3 years apart.
This is definite reading for every married couple, but especially every woman that does not want to take the pill (especially while breastfeeding).

Assisted Reproduction: The Complete Guide to Having a Baby with the Help of a Third Party

Theresa Marie Erickson

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

If you are considering using technology such as surrogacy or embryo, egg, or sperm donation in your desire to have a baby, Assisted Reproduction: The Complete Guide to Having A Baby with the Help of a Third Party is an invaluable, one-stop resource.

This comprehensive guide takes you through the steps necessary to begin the process, as well as checklists to follow as you make your choices. Authors Theresa Erickson and Mary Ann Lathus bring more than fifteen years of experience in guiding clients through the process of having a baby. In clear, concise, and matter-of-fact language, Erickson and Lathus emphasize what to look for and what to do at every step. Assisted Reproduction covers the entire field of assisted reproduction including:
• Surrogacy
• Egg Donation
• Sperm Donation
• Embryo Donation
• Legal rights and responsibilities
• Choosing a physician
• Choosing an attorney
• Selecting an agency
• Nontraditional families

Erickson and Lathus honor the often emotionally daunting task of making assisted reproduction decisions. Assisted Reproduction serves as a roadmap on your journey to having the child you always wanted. The authors remind parents to use their minds to guide them, not just their hearts.

Tears of Sorrow, Seeds of Hope: A Jewish Spiritual Companion for Infertility and Pregnancy Loss

Nina Beth Cardin

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A Prayer Book for Infertility 5 out of 5 stars.
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Being Jewish, I discovered there are few prayers for a woman or man to cite for infertility. This book is wonderful!

It contains many prayers to be cited thoroughout the entire infertility process. My husband and I both use it. We even take it with us to the Fertility Specialist's office. The book contains prayers to cite for waiting in a doctor's office; prior to examinations; for procedures; for conception; and, especially there are prayers to be cited at Shabbat and Holidays.

I also love it because it relates inferility back to the Bible (Sarah and Rebecca)and even reviews rituals that have been utilized. It is truly helping us through this difficult time in our lives.

Editorial Review:

Enables those frustrated and pained in their attempts at parenthood to mourn the loss of a pregnancy or infertility through the prayers, rituals, and meditations of the Jewish tradition.

This new edition--updated and expanded--includes guided questions and pages on which to add personal reflections of your own emotions and experiences along the path toward parenting.

Childbirth With Love

Niels H. Lauersen

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Informative, intelligent, reassuring pregnancy manual! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this book prior to becoming pregnant and I must say that it has been a pregnancy reference manual for both my husband and me. This book puts your mind at ease by answering the most common questions and informing you on the many exciting aspects of pregnancy. Although every pregnancy is different, we will refer to this book time and time again for answers, information and reassurance. Unfortunately, it is no longer in print. However, if you can find it at your local library, I suggest you borrow it.

Dr. Richard Marrs' Fertility Book: America's Leading Infertility Expert Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Getting Pregnant

Richard Marrs

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

A pioneer in the field of assisted reproduction, Dr. Richard Marrs has spent his life counseling couples who struggle with the pain of infertility, developing new treatments, and helping thousands to experience the wonder of birth. Now Dr. Marrs shares his knowledge and expertise in a groundbreaking book that answers all your questions, understands your concerns, and covers every aspect of fertility problems, including infertility's emotional price as well as its financial one. Based on the latest research and technologies--and the real-life experiences of thousands of couples--Dr. Marrs tells you everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including:

Which cutting-edge advances in reproductive technology--including in vitro, gift, zift, sperm manipulation, and immunological therapy--are right for you
Is it your nerves? How emotions can delay or stop ovulation
The biggest mistake doctors make when a man's sperm count is borderline or subnormal
Which fertility drugs work best...and the side effects you should expect
Your chances of multiple births...twins, triplets, or more
When to change doctors or see a specialist
The good news about using a partner's sperm and not a donor's...even if your partner's count is very low
Your insurance coverage--what you can and cannot do
And much more

Micromanipulation in Assisted Conception: A Handbook and Troubleshooting Guide

Steven D. Fleming, Robert S. King

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Editorial Review:

This guide to micromanipulation techniques, for assisted conception in a clinical setting, includes detailed descriptions of all common micromanipulation systems currently in use in IVF laboratories. In explaining how to optimize their successful use, the volume covers state-of-the-art techniques including ICSI, and procedures such as assisted hatching and the blastomere biopsy (for PGD). Valuable information on troubleshooting mechanical and technical difficulties is provided to help professionals ranging from technicians to consultant obstetricians master the techniques.

Patient Guide to Semen Analysis

Rajasingam Sivaperagasam Jeyendran

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Editorial Review:

Semen analysis can be a confusing, intimidating procedure. Patient Guide to Semen Analysis is a guidebook expressly written for male fertility patients undergoing testing.

Presented in an easy to read "Question & Answer" format, the text covers everything from the procedure itself, to the biological foundation of fertility and the male reproductive system. Several jokes and cartoons lighten the text, and make an otherwise technical subject easy to grasp.

The author, Dr. Jeyendran, is a leading expert in the field with numerous publications. Having worked directly with patients for over twenty-five years, he feels that sharing his medical knowledge makes the entire fertility management process easier. By knowing exactly what's involved during each step of the process, the male fertility patient and their partner will feel more at ease and capable of making the best decisions.

How to Get Pregnant: The Classic Guide to Overcoming Infertility, Completely Revised and Updated

Sherman J. Silber

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Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

For decades this book has been the most popular resource for couples trying to conceive. Now thoroughly revised and updated to provide cutting edge information on all the very latest treatments the new hardback edition of How To Get Pregnant will be the ultimate guide for prospective parents in the 21st century. One in every five couples is infertile and with more and more people putting off pregnancy until later in life, Dr. Silber's compassionate, informative book is in greater demand than ever. The comprehensive text explains not only the essential facts of getting pregnant but also how to solve once-insurmountable fertility problems with the latest high-tech findings, tests and procedures-including the revolutionary antral follicle count, which allows women to disover how many eggs they have left and may determine whether they have to find a way to preserve their eggs. For all couples determining whether to have a child, this book will be the only resource they will need, addressing all concerns they may have.

Wanting a Child

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Beautiful, complex writing about wanting children 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I always find people's stories about their infertility and fertility to be very moving. Stories about children and parents are always the most heartbreaking. But in the hands accomplished writers like the 22 in this 90%-nonfiction anthology, the subject is very nearly devastating in its sadness, joy, and beauty.

I traded most of my own writing time for time with my own long-sought-after children, and reading these writers made me feel, really for the first time, the pain of what I gave up to be a father! Writing, too, can be so wonderful!

WANTING A CHILD is not a breezy read because the writing generally is complex, though always quite clear. And there are maybe two duds. But overall, it is just magnificent.

Don't read this if you're pregnant!! 2 out of 5 stars.
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I am 4 months pregnant and got this book as a gift. I'm not sure if the person who bought it for me realized what it was about. As an expectant mom reading stories of the troubles people had conceiving and carrying children, it made me depressed and anxious - what if my child has Down's syndrome, what if it's stillborn, etc. So, if you have had trouble conceiving, by all means, this book is great support. I believe people need to "bond" with others who share similar trials and tribulations. But if you are not, and are easily spooked, I'd suggest picking up something more light-hearted and happy.

Editorial Review:

The first book of its kind, "Wanting a Child" is a collection of personal essays written by literary authors about their difficult, sometimes heartbreaking but ultimately mostly successful quests for parenthood.

The Infertility Assistant

Dr Chantal Caviness, Ann Montalvo Guillerman

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Very Helpful-Great Organization Tool 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this book for a friend and she was so excited to start using it. They seemed to have thought of everything and I think it is a great guide for women going through infertility treatment and related decisions. My friend was excited for the level of organization it is going to bring to her life and this particular situation!

LOVE this organizer!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is such a wonderful guide and resource for anyone who is trying to navigate through the maze of infertility. I love that it is written by a pediatrician who has experienced her own reproductive challenges. It is thoughtfully written and very well organized! I HIGHLY recommend this book! It is amazing!

Editorial Review:

If you are having trouble getting pregnant, this organizer is for you. Co-authored by two friends, The Infertility Assistant will guide you through the infertility process while helping you maintain a sense of control and well-being. There are many details to keep track of in the evaluation and treatment of infertility; from the results of your first tests, to the phone number of your pharmacy, to your daily estrogen levels should you undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF). The Infertility Assistant will help you organize the details of your medical information, take part in your care, and travel toward your goal of parenthood.