IVF and Beyond For Dummies
A guide to the medical, emotional, legal and financial aspects of IVF and life after treatmentAre you trying for a baby but suspect you may have an infertility problem and need IVF to conceive? IVF & Beyond For Dummies gives you clear advice on the causes of infertility, getting ready for IVF, the steps involved in treatment and managing the ups and downs of this difficult time. This comprehensive guide also prepares you for life post-IVF.Find out why you can't fall pregnant — learn about the causes of infertility and what it takes to get a diagnosisImprove your chances of IVF success — change your lifestyle to boost your fertilityUnderstand IVF step-by-step — get detailed, easy-to-follow explanations of what happens in a treatment cycleNavigate the system — educate yourself about the legal and financial realities of IVFTake charge — be empowered to make informed decisions about your IVF treatmentManage treatment stress — discover strategies for surviving the emotional turmoil of IVFHelp a friend — get advice on how to support a loved one who's undergoing IVFEnjoy life after IVF — find out what's special about being pregnant, giving birth and parenting after IVFOpen the book and find:Tips for improving your odds of having a baby with IVFHow to estimate your likelihoodof treatment successExplanations of the drugs usedin IVFWays to survive the emotional highs and lows of the IVF journeyAdvice on using a donorStrategies for coping when treatment doesn't workIdeas for handling your lifepost-IVFTips for enjoying your IVF babyLearn to:Manage the emotional roller-coaster of infertility and IVFAssess the treatment options for you and your partnerTranslate the medical jargon so you know what's happening, and whyEnjoy your life post-IVF — whatever the outcome