{"product_id":"getting-pregnant-for-dummies-isbn-9781119601159","title":"Getting Pregnant For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe hands-on guide that addresses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e the common barriers to achieving pregnancy and offers tips to maximize your potential for fertility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor millions of people, starting a family is a lifelong dream. However, many face challenges in welcoming children into the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 12% of women in the US from ages 15 to 44 have difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant. A variety of factors exist that can contribute to infertility, such as ovulation disorders, uterine abnormalities, congenital defects, and a host of environmental and lifestyle considerations. But infertility is not just a female problem. For approximately 35% of couples with infertility, a male factor is identified along with a female factor, while in 8% of couples, a male factor is the only identifiable cause. Fortunately, there are many treatment options that offer hope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGetting Pregnant For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003ediscusses the difficulties related to infertility and offers up-to-date advice on the current methods and treatments to assist in conception. This easy-to-read guide will help you understand why infertility occurs, its contributing risk factors, and the steps to take to increase the chances of giving birth. From in vitro fertilization (IVF) to third party reproduction (donor sperm or eggs and gestational surrogacy) to lifestyle changes to understanding genetic information to insurance, legal and medication considerations, this bookcovers all the information you need to navigate your way to the best possible results. Packed with the latest information and new developments in medical technology, this book:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps readers find real-life solutions to getting pregnant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the latest information on treatments for infertility for both women and men\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers advice on choosing the option best suited for an individual’s unique situation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the different types and possible causes of infertility issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides insight to genetic testing information\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides suggestions for lifestyle changes that help prepare for conception\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGetting Pregnant For Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis an indispensable guide for every woman trying to conceive and for men experiencing infertility issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Are We There Yet? Wondering Why You’re Not Pregnant 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Where, Oh Where, Can My Baby Be? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: What Does Anatomy Have to Do with It? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Blame It on My Genes! The Role of Genetics and Family History 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Before the Baby: Exploring Lifestyle and Behavioral Factors 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: It Worked the First Time! Tackling Secondary Infertility 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Taking the Initiative 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: DIY Methods to Increase Your Chances 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Considering Special Circumstances 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Harnessing the Power of Modern Medicine: Finding a Doctor and More 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Improving Your Odds with Diet, Supplements, and Exercise 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Are We Having Fun Yet? Managing Your Emotions and Relationships 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Seeking Answers, Identifying Causes, and Dealing with Disappointments 183\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Ladies First: Female Testing Basics 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Your Turn, Honey! Back to the Boys 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Riding the Roller Coaster of Early Pregnancy Loss 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Moving from No-Tech to High-Tech Conception 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: First: The Lower-Tech Options 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Going High-Tech: Welcome to the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Club 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ready, Steady, Go! Starting Your IVF Cycle 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: The Care and Feeding of an Embryo: Amazing Teamwork in the Lab 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Keeping Your Head in the Game: Successfully Waiting after an IVF Cycle 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Staying Afloat When You’re Drowning in a Sea of Fertility Data 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Exploring Alternative Routes to Conception 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Considering Third-Party Reproduction Options 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Moving On: Not Necessarily the End of The Road 381\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: The Future is Now! 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