In Pursuit of Parenthood : Experiences of Ivf

by Kate Brian

This account of IVF treatment chronicles the joy and pain of couples embarked on the emotional roller-coaster of IVF. Their stories cover a range of circumstances, from couples who had early successes to a lesbian couple. Advice on coping with the stresses of the treatment are also offered.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Kate Brian began her career at the BBC as a News Trainee, and went on to work on Panorama before leaving for ITN. She spent ten years at ITN, working mainly on Channel Four News as a specialist producer covering Home Affairs.

Kate wrote her first book, In Pursuit of Parenthood, giving the patient perspective on IVF, after going through fertility treatment herself. Her two children were both IVF babies. Kate's second book, The Complete Guide to Female Fertility, was published by Piatkus in 2007, and she is currently working on a new book due out next year.

Kate is a member of the board of Infertility Network UK and has worked with the charity on numerous projects over the years. Kate was also a member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority expert advisory group on multiple births.

Kate writes a blog that gives all the latest news and views on fertility issues, as well as useful advice and links for anyone trying to have a baby.