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Infertility/Waiting

All Things Are Possible
This story tells of 15 years of infertility, in vitro, foster care and adoption

Enduring the Wait until you Adopt

Infertility:School for Parenting or
Everything I needed to know for parenting, I learned from infertility

Children of Choice
Book Review about New Reproductive Technology from Law Journal

From Infertility to Baby
The journey from infertility to parenthood by adoption

Bundles of Love
The journey from infertility to parenthood X4 by IVF

Resources

Infertility Penpals

Resolve

Surrogacy Resources

Adoption Resources

Books

50 Essential Things to Do When the Doctor Says It's Infertility by B. Blake Levitt
(Paperback, 1995
While today's medical advances offer a host of treatment choices for infertile couples, sifting through the multitude of expensive and often painful options can be overwhelming and confusing. With this reader-friendly book, infertile couples can understand clinical information in a positive, effective manner and make the best choices.
Table of Contents
Pt. 1. What Infertility Is, Introduction: Understanding Infertility
Pt. 2. Understand the Physiology of Female Infertility
Pt. 3. Male Infertility
Pt. 4. Pay Attention to Your Lifestyle
Pt. 5. Stack the Fertility Deck in Your Favor
Pt. 6. Investigate Today's High-Tech Infertility Solutions
Pt. 7. Set Up Your Support Team
Dr. Richard Marrs' Fertility Book, by Richard Marrs, M.D., Lisa Friedman Bloch and Kathy Kirtland Silverman. Published by Delacorte Press,
The conversational tone of this book is misleading---the reader suddenly finds him/herself in the midst of an extremely technical explanation that is virtually painless! An excellent overview of all aspects of infertility, from acknowledging that there is a problem to finding competent care, to getting through the diagnosis and deciding on a treatment plan. The book advocates being a partner in your treatment plan, not just the subject of the treatment plan, and clearly explains details of misleading studies and media stories. "Pull Quotes" are used effectively to highlight important information and insights in each section. A welcome addition to the infertility bookshelf.
In Pursuit of Fertility, by Robert Franklin, M.D., and Dorothy Kay Brockman. Published by Henry Holt and Company, Inc.
This book is a clearly-written, easy-to-follow book that covers the full spectrum of family-building for the infertile couple---from balancing hormones to surrogacy to adoption. Notably, this book also contains extremely comprehensive sections on the reproductive challenges of women suffering from Endometriosis and histories of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If you know a young woman who is suffering from either of these, buy her In Pursuit of Fertility now, even if she isn't planning to start a family for some time. The information in this book just may guide her to the care she needs to preserve her ability to have children.
A Woman Doctor's Guide to Infertility , by Susan Treiser, M.D., Ph.D., with Susan K. Levinson. Published by Hyperion.
This book is a simple, easy-to-understand introduction to the world of infertility diagnosis and treatment, with clear descriptions of important tests and treatment options. It debunks many infertility myths, and pays special attention to the importance of culling through the "facts" presented by treatment facilities so the couple can make an educated decision about which clinic or practice is most qualified to meet their needs.
The Couples Guide to Fertility
With the Newest Scientific Techniques to Help You Have a Baby, Updated Version,By Gary S. Berger, M.D., Marc Goldstein, M.D., and Mark Fuerst. Published by Doubleday,
A comprehensive guide to understanding a wide range of infertility diagnoses and treatments. Excellent descriptions of diagnostic tests and when they should be conducted. Clear explanations of infertility drugs, their effectiveness with specific diagnoses, and potential side effects. Addresses donor issues, the psychological impact of treatment, when to move on to other options, and pregnancy after treatment. Includes directory of board certified fertility specialists by state and city. Will become a favorite reference book.
How to Be a Successful Fertility Patient: Your Guide to Getting the Best Possible Medical Help to Have a Baby,by Peggy Robin. Published by Quill, a Division of William Morrow and Company,
An excellent "Beginner's Guide" for those starting on the road to infertility diagnosis and treatment. Includes many worksheets and charts on the pros and cons of each kind of treatment, how to select a doctor that's right for you and knowing when it's time to switch, and how to wage the insurance coverage battle. Lots of anecdotes from patients. Excellent overview of religious and moral considerations of various treatments.
Getting Pregnant When You Thought you Couldn't: The Interactive Guide that Helps You Up the Odds, by Helene S. Rosenberg, Ph.D., and Yakov M. Epstein, Ph.D. Published by Warner Books.
Excellent guide for managing treatment, and making treatment decisions, as a team. Covers a broad range of emotional and financial issues, and includes a variety of well-designed worksheets. Also provides comprehensive descriptions of tests and therapies.
Getting Pregnant: What Couples Need to Know Right Now,by Niels H. Lauersen, M.D., Ph.D., and Colette Bouchez.
This book presents easy-to-understand explanations of a range of fertility diagnoses and treatments, as well as some patient-directed methods to improve fertility. Though it does not give detailed information (such as specific hormone levels which indicate a problem or exactly HOW drug therapies interact with the endocrine system), it does provide a comprehensive overview. Much attention given to diet and fitness.
How to Get Pregnant with the New Technology, by Sherman J. Silber, M.D. Published by Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-39322-3. Everything you never thought you'd need to know about the human reproductive process---until you discovered a fertility problem. Very comprehensive explanations of what could be wrong on both the male and female sides of the equation. Also, excellent explanations of Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ARTs---IVF, ZIFT, GIFT), though written before ICSI breakthrough technology. Heavily slanted toward moving directly to ART procedures and bypassing lengthy diagnostic testing and low tech treatments.
Preventing Miscarriage---The Good News, By Jonathan Scher, M.D., and Carol Dix. Published by Harper Perennial, a division of Harper Collins, A series of personal miscarriage histories supported with insightful medical information on the causes and treatments for recurrent miscarriage. Includes hormonal disorders, anatomical barriers, immunological problems and chromosomal anomolies. Excellent advice for grieving and recovering from loss. List: $12.50 --
The Infertility Book: A Comprehensive Medical and Emotional Guide, by Carla Harkness. Published by Celestial Arts. Although a bit unwieldly in its presentation, this book is full of information and insights. Provides personal anecdotes from both health care providers and patients, as well as clear descriptions of medical procedures and treatments.
Will It Hurt the Baby? The Save Use of Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding, by Richard S. Abrams, M.D. Published by Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-51809-0. While not a book considered particularly relevant to infertility treatment, this book is invaluable for those in treatment who wonder what medications might have an impact during those most vulnerable first weeks of pregnancy. Contains clear explanations of ramifications of use for hundreds of prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as FDA pregnancy risk categories.