(Ebook) The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant (Unofficial Guides) by Liebman Joan, Jacqueline Nardi Egan, John J., M.D. Stangel ISBN 9780471781752, 9780764595509, 0471781754, 0764595504

(Ebook) The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant (Unofficial Guides) by Liebman Joan, Jacqueline Nardi Egan, John J., M.D. Stangel ISBN 9780471781752, 9780764595509, 0471781754, 0764595504

The inside scoop... for when you want more than the official line! Once you decide to start a family, you may think pregnancy will occur quickly. However, it takes the average healthy young couple six months to a year to conceive. This guide helps you get in the best possible shape for conceiving, discussing conception and misconceptions in depth. If pregnancy doesn't happen "automatically," you're not alone; one in six couples have fertility problems. The Unofficial Guide to Getting Pregnant provides clear, unbiased guidance on the many confusing medical, emotional, and financial issues related to getting pregnant. This book objectively reviews state-of-the-art infertility treatments and procedures, including fertility drugs, corrective surgery, IVF, and the other assisted reproductive technologies. It also covers third-party procedures, such as sperm and egg donation and surrogacy. Vital Information few resources reveal--information that can help you zero in on the most effective, economical approach for you. Insider Secrets about choosing a specialist, potential legal issues with third-party procedures, and alternative treatments that might work. Money-Saving Information to help you compare the cost of different treatments, decipher state laws on insurance coverage, and more. Time-Saving Tips to avoid delays in diagnosing and treating problems while your biological clock is ticking. The Scoop on the newest fertility drugs, microsurgical techniques, and assisted reproductive technologies.