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"For the better part of a decade, Marc Sedaka and his wife belonged to a thriving, exclusive club that no one in their right mind wants to join. They were one of more than six million American couples suffering with infertility. In that time, they battled through endless rounds of drug therapies, 16 artificial inseminations, 10 in-vitro fertilizations, 3 miscarriages, and 1 gestational surrogate (womb for rent) who carried their twin girls to term..."--P....
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First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage... but what happens, when that baby is just out of reach? Kevin and Mariah are no strangers to grief, but they never thought they would be, facing so much on their journey to become parents.
Follow Mariah and Kevin's journey through infertility treatments as they candidly and some times, a little too openly recount the ups, downs, sorrow and grief and learn to find true...
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Confronting a problem that affects one out of 10 American couples, this all-inclusive, question-and-answer guide offers insight and encouragement in the face of infertility. Addressing the deep disappointment and emotional distress that accompany a diagnosis, this resource emphasizes that there is still hope regarding this daunting condition. Penned by a reputable endocrinologist who has treated thousands of couples, this helpful reference provides...
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An intimate and inspiring memoir of my journey of sadness, utter despair, sheer determination and triumph to become a mother after eleven rounds of In Vitro Fertilization.
I fought so hard for so many years treading down the infertility road. Throughout the obstacles and setbacks of which there were many, the flame inside me to meet my child never burnt out. I just knew I needed to be a mum. I often cried into my pillow at night, hoping IVF would...
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An esteemed doctor who has helped countless women achieve their dream of having a child offers his program for enhancing fertility through traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Dr. Daoshing Ni, descended from more than 70 generations of Taoist masters, has achieved renown among high-tech infertility specialists, TCM practitioners, and his many devoted patients. The Tao of Fertility is the first book combining a practical plan for conceiving using TCM...
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So many women are suffering alone and in silence from a dreadful, relatively unknown disease called adenomyosis, and they don't even know it.
Too often, women have been told its simply a condition they need to live with. But every day, they have to build their lives around heavy, painful periods. They stay at home, wear black clothing, and have little or no energy to do the things they want in life.
Many women diagnosed with infertility or...
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An OG/GYN and fertility specialist details her personal struggles with getting pregnant, sharing a doctor's perspective on a journey faced by many.
After years of dedicating her career to bringing new lives into the world, ob/gyn and fertility specialist Dr. Dorete Noorhasan wanted to have a child of her own. But her journey to motherhood was not an easy one.
This is her story. The story of a girl who grew up amid hardship, natural disaster, and...
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When mind and body are at war, time is the ultimate enemy. What if she can, never achieve the one thing she has, always dreamed of? What if she has, waited too long? Can a Buddhist Monk help her find peace?
Sarah's Story is a fictional novel depicting the common experiences of thousands of women going through the infertility journey. It sensitively gives a heartfelt account of the reality of infertility and the emotional rollercoaster that is IVF,...
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Neither marginal nor secret, contracting surrogate mothers is growing rapidly and is regarded as socially progressive. Yet the "process" is vitiated from the get-go, i.e., commissioning a woman to bear, birth, and surrender a baby.
Surrogacy undermines a woman's human dignity. It makes her an instrument in other people's project and attacks her equal gender rights. It also objectivizes and denies the rights of the child to be born.
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In recent years, infertility has become a medical phenomenon that affects more and more adults of reproductive age. In western countries, between 10 and 15 percent of couples are infertile. These couples are victims of a silent human tragedy that can cause major suffering and significantly erode quality of life. This work presents a guide to reproductive difficulties and the medical approaches that can help prevent and treat infertility.
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As young girls, we dream of becoming mothers. We are given baby dolls, we care for younger siblings, and we spend our teenage years babysitting. All of these experiences prepare us to grow up, fall in love, marry and become mothers. But what happens when motherhood is not your reality?
The story of one woman's experience with endometriosis, fertility treatments, hysterectomy, and childlessness. Follow her journey as she eventually gives herself the...
12) IVF Success: An Evidence-Based Guide to Getting Pregnant and Clues To Why You Are Not Pregnant Now
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IVF Success is the first independent, evidence-based book with no conflicts of interest to address major issues surrounding IVF success and failure.
Successful IVF treatment can bring you immeasurable happiness, but it can also be responsible for profound disappointment when it does not go as planned.
The emotional and financial costs of undergoing IVF are considerable, especially when you have to undergo multiple cycles.
This can leave you feeling...
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From one of the world's leading authorities, a practical resource guide filled with the essential information you need to know about assisted reproduction
Third-party reproduction is now easier, more accessible, and more successful than ever before, yet it is still a complex process. Before you start down this path to parenthood, there are important questions to consider such as, "How are sperm, eggs, and embryos screened?", "How do I find a donor?",...
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This extensively updated and revised edition of In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T. of Making Babies addresses the key issues and concerns of infertile couples. Written by one of the top in vitro specialists in the country, this book discusses in plain language everything couples need to know about IVF. From how to locate and choose the best IVF programs to what to expect as you go through the process, this book will prepare couples for the complex...
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Planning to have a baby is an exciting time for any family, but difficulties with conception can quickly turn excitement into anxiety and worry. For 14 percent of couples in the United States, creating a life is not the miraculous experience they expected, but rather one filled with stress, trips to the doctor, and invasive procedures. But infertility treatment doesn't have to be invasive and distant. In Curing Infertility with Ancient Chinese Medicine,...
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Un guide de survie illustré et plein d'humour à mettre entre les mains des couples infertiles... et de leur entourage!
10 à 15 % des couples souhaitant avoir un enfant consultent pour des problèmes d'infertilité. Et pourtant, qu'est-ce qu'on se sent seul quand on apprend qu'on va devoir recourir à l'Assistance médicale à la procréation (AMP) pour le faire, notre mme.
Entre les examens intrusifs, le diagnostic qui tombe comme un couperet,...
17) Chasing Rainbows
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Whether you dreamed of it your entire life or you just began to desire it, God's promise to you is what you want. The Rainbow represents God's promise and who wouldn't want to chase after that? Pursuing God's promise is similar to Chasing Rainbows. For some, the journey is black and white, and for others, it's a colorful metaphor. No matter what, at the end of it all, God's promise is waiting for you at the end of the journey.
From purpose to pain,...
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Do you feel like a failure because you cannot conceive or carry a baby to full term? Do you feel unworthy for being infertile? Are you ready to transform from a mindset of defeat and low self-esteem to one of victory, freedom, and peace?
There was a time when I saw myself as damaged goods. I was hard on myself, felt unworthy because of my infertility, and was tormented by negative thoughts and emotions. The worst part was that I didn't know how to...
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Ask Your Gynecologist was written for all of the women who cannot find the information they need to answer their questions about their bodies. Drs. Thornton and Schramm examine the most commonly asked questions and give valuable insight and advice about everything related to gynecology, including pap smears, the menstrual cycle, family planning, infections and disorders, pregnancy, and surgery. Each chapter is divided into questions so readers can...
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An intimate memoir of miscarriage, premature birth, and motherhood from a bold and brilliant new voice in Atlantic Canada
I am the space between motherhood and longing for it, but it's a space that doesn't exist. I can't be both fertile and infertile, our language doesn't allow for it. So, this is the space I have created for myself. This is where I live. Forever fertile and infertile. A mother to six, a mother of one. I am childless, and with child....
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