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1	Baby Chase - The Comic book story of a couple's quest to have a baby	3751	0.00
	This is a free online comic book which tells the story of how a couple used IVF to complete their family
2	Making Babies	3189	5.00
	Making Babies is a thorough and comprehensive compilation of up-to-date scientific research, blended with a wealth of informative, practical knowledge, and is packed full of relevant self-help information that has something to suit everyone. This book has been combined to offer you a 'warts and all' overview of both the medical approach to reproductive dysfunctions and the effective benefits that holistic, natural medicines and conventional, orthodox medicine can have on influencing your reproductive health, general wellbeing and gender selection. Making Babies is an easy-to-read guide that covers in-depth descriptions of all the major medical and complementary therapies from acupuncture, diet, clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, medically assisted technology, surgical procedures, IVF, prescription medications and much more. This book is essential reading that will assist in preparing and educating you on the various causal factors, medical conditions and all the very latest in treatment protocols. Some of the topics covered include: endometriosis; miscarriage prevention; PCOS; PMS; fibroids; menstrual dysfunction; hormone imbalances; male reproductive disorders; pregnancy support; and fertility boosting techniques. Learn of new and traditional methods that are available today that can improve both you and your partner's pre- and post-conception health care and optimise fertility success. Making Babies is an invaluable guide that can assist you to resolve your reproductive problems and help you to manage your way through the complexities of the infertility maze. Jason Jackson runs a successful Natural Medicine practice from Brisbane, Australia. He has lectured and consulted extensively on numerous health topics throughout Australia and overseas. Mr Jackson specialises in reproductive health and infertility and is recognised as one of Australia's leading Naturopaths in this area and is an authority in the field of Clinical Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. Jason has appeared widely in the media and his encyclopaedic knowledge of Alternative and Complementary Medicines has been greatly sought after. The phenomenal success of Jason Jackson's Natural Fertility Programmes has not only helped thousands of couples all over Australia but has reached clients from around the world.
3	The Infertility Comic Book	4880	1.00
	Free online book, which teaches infertile couples all about infertility, in an entertaining comic book format ! Read the book at http://www.drmalpani.com/comicbook/book.html
4	Everything Conceivable: How Assisted Reproduction Is Changing Our World	3195	4.00
	A revolution is taking place and it's being driven by the most fundamental of all human urges—the desire to reproduce. This revolution is the subject of Mundy's utterly fascinating book on assisted reproduction. The breadth and thoroughness of Mundy's investigation makes it nearly impossible to come away without having your opinions challenged if not changed altogether. Mundy, a feature writer for the Washington Post, combines a science reporter's objectivity with a mother's understanding, and she delivers her emotionally charged and often scientifically complex material in clear, bright and eminently readable prose. Mundy's research starts with the facts: 80 million people worldwide suffer from infertility; 500,000 frozen embryos exist in America alone; and fertility drugs are a $3-billion a year business. From there she interviews mothers, fathers, infertility doctors, surrogate mothers, egg donors, sperm donors and adult children conceived through surrogacy and in vitro fertilization. The picture that emerges is one of a social experiment so new and untested—legally, medically, ethically and socially—that it behooves us all to be as informed as possible. There couldn't be a better starting point than this book.
5	The Complete Book of International Adoption	2377	5.00
	Davenport, an attorney, has firsthand experience with international adoption; she's the mother of four children, one of whom was adopted from Korea. An attorney and avid researcher, Davenport leaves no stone unturned as she guides parents through the adoption process, covering such subjects as choosing between domestic and international adoption, deciding on a country, locating an agency, determining adoption costs and wading through the often overwhelming amount of paperwork. She also delves into emotional issues, including how to know when you're ready to adopt, anxieties about the health of the baby, worries about becoming a parent and telling other children and/or friends and relatives. Though upbeat, the author doesn't sugarcoat the experience, exploring the risks of adoption (i.e., developmental delays, attachment issues and other potential problems) as well as the rewards. Interspersed are poignant accounts from parents who have adopted. A comprehensive resource guide is included, as well as an invaluable chapter on what to bring and expect when traveling to pick up one's child. Davenport has aced the complex preliminary footwork; parents considering or in the process will find this to be an essential companion on their adoption journey. You will find: ? An easy-to-understand analysis of the differences between domestic and international adoption ? Advice on choosing a country, including 25 important factors to consider, such as the waiting times involved and the estimated costs for each of the top placing countries, with charts for easy comparison ? A detailed discussion of the potential health issues based on the latest research and interviews with doctors who specialize in international adoption ? Worksheets and a suggested system for preparing and organizing the extensive paperwork involved ? Parenting tips to enhance attachment and suggestions for addressing the issues that come up in raising an internationally adopted child ? Real parents? stories and advice at every stage of the process ? Plus all of the information you need to select your agency, plan financially, prepare for the home study, travel sensibly, evaluate your child?s health and integrate your new family More than just provide the facts, The Complete Book of International Adoption also helps parents manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the territory. Sensitive, wise, and often witty, this book is a must-have for any parent considering building their family through adoption.
6	One in a Million: The Real Story of Ivf And the Fight to Forge a Family	2689	2.00
	The first investigative look into the medical miracle that has also become an unregulated, lucrative industry, by a journalist who has experienced first-hand both its wonders and its dangers Increasingly doctors are telling women and couples that in vitro fertilization is their best chance to have a baby. The procedure is advancing so quickly, it is replacing most other treatments for infertility. Since the first baby was born a generation ago, there are now more than one million IVF children in the world. Still, at least twice that many families have had their hearts and bank accounts broken in the attempt for their own one in a million. IVF, after all, remains an experiment, and an imperfect one at that. It has never had any significant public funding for research and is instead supported by patients, human lab rats, who are willing to give almost anything and to go through almost anything for a child. Sherry Sontag entered this world of raw emotion, medicine and commerce in an effort to win a baby of her own. To understand this field that so often blends art, science and science fiction, she interviews the scientists and doctors who have created IVF, and those that continue to push it. She also talks to the people whose experiences, good and bad, are often airbrushed out of the statistics. One in a Million will answer the questions every IVF patient inevitably asks: "How did I get here?" "How should I go about this?" and "Is it worth it?"
7	IVF: The Wayward Stork--What to Expect, Who to Expect It From, and Surviving It All?	3092	5.00
	We understand how difficult it is to see this book and need it. Every needle phobic, financially draining, hormone raged aspect of it. We get it and we?re here to help you though it. From two strong women who have endured numerous miscarriages, faced their fear of invasive tests and injections, and coped with the great possibility of cycle failure comes a must-have resource for anyone dealing with infertility. Authors Sarah Tursi, M.S.W. and Lea McCarthy will help you navigate this emotional journey with your sanity still intact. Discover how to alleviate the mystery and fear that is often associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Learn the tricks necessary to cope with treatment, overcome apprehension associated with needles and tests, and engage your support network to provide a compassionate environment. By incorporating medically accurate information presented in laymen?s terms, Tursi and McCarthy share their expertise regarding the plethora of IVF topics, including: ? Emotional survival ? IVF cycle expectations ? Tests, injections, and procedures ? Understanding your IVF treatment The down-to-earth and witty advice in IVF: The Wayward Stork also stresses the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. Become empowered to be an active participant in your care; after all, no one will be as invested in your care and a successful outcome as you.
8	Nurturing Yourself Through IVF	3192	3.00
	In vitro fertilization (IVF) offers considerable hope for couples facing infertility. It also presents distinct challenges, leaving many women feeling tired, alone and powerless. Nurturing Yourself Through IVF offers a warm, encouraging approach to this difficult subject. Author Lynn Daley supports the notion that the more women are able to improve their experience through IVF, the better their chances of success. Daley draws on the principles of the mind-body connection and the practical advice of more than one hundred women going through IVF. She offers simple, helpful ways for women to make the most of an IVF cycle.
9	Unsung Lullabies : Understanding and Coping with Infertility	2249	0.00
	This empathetic self-help book argues that when couples find out that they can't have a baby, they're inflicted with an "unacknowledged trauma that leaves them feeling not only frustrated and angry, but sad, frightened, confused, guilty, overwhelmed and out of control." Having found little support for their own struggles with infertility trauma, Jaffe and the Diamonds (all clinical psychologists) co-founded The Center for Reproductive Psychology in San Diego, Calif. Here they sympathetically cover the core psychological issues of the matter, including the initial shock and denial, the persistent feelings of not being "healthy" or "normal," the relationship problems, the loss of sexual privacy, the grief and the belief that you're not really an adult until you have a child. Using their own and their patients' experiences, the authors offer many approaches to these problems: journaling, talking about infertility with your partner, practicing rituals to validate the losses, incorporating structure into your daily life and seeking out support groups and therapy. But the most important step, they say, is to recognize infertility for the trauma that it is. "Your losses are real," they explain. "Infertility does not merely represent a recent failed pregnancy, but a whole lifetime of dreams, hopes and plans that have gone horribly awry." One in ten adults of reproductive age is affected by infertility. For them, and for the friends and professionals who want to help them, this book provides compassionate insight into infertility's often unacknowledged ramifications.
10	My Beginnings: A Very Special Story	3726	4.50
	A Children's book with CD-ROM to help parents tell their children about their conception as a result of IVF. The package is designed so that 8 different treatment options can be covered by a simple change of one page. Full instructions are included to change the story from IVF to IVF with donor eggs sperm or embryos, DI, AIH, ICSI and Frozen Embeyos. The book is designed for parents to tell their child/children at a very early age (3-6). The author provides a servuce to customize the story to suit the parents - changes in text, addition of photographs - output as PDF file. The CD-Rom is more suitable for parents undergoing treatment, or the older child who wishes to explore the miracle of their Assisted Conception. The author has been an independent fertility counsellor since 1982.