What to Do When You Can't Get Pregnant: The Complete Guide to All the Options for Couples Facing Fertility Issues by Daniel Potter

by Daniel A. Potter

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.

Paperback

First published May 10, 2005

Reviews

[Samantha Garner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really good read! Very clear, scientific explanations. This book is not for you lucky families just starting off on your ttc journey (if you are, start with "Taking Charge of Your Fertility"); no, this book is for those of us who've been at it. The majority of the book explains pills, injectables, IUI, and IVF, what to expect, how to plan, and how to best prepare for it. It was very valuable and practical advice.

[Lena Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a change. Picked up a rather medical terminology intensive book for my two-week Christmas holiday. Pretty technical and informative and interesting at the same time. Overall good balance of content and flow of information.

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some good general info, written in plain English so everyone can understand it. It explains most of the common treatments. It has a whole chapter on IVF that is very informative. I liked the chapter on living a fertile life style, it talked about treatments like acupuncture and aromatherapy.

[A.L. Sowards]

A useful book that explains a wide range of treatments, from simple diet changes to IVF. The authors do seem to have a political agenda, but both of them have gone through IVF so they do know their stuff. One is a doctor and the other is a journalist.

[Carm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is really like a text book and quite hard to read.