Book DescriptionThe 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 озйзч in depth If pregnancy doesn't happen "automatically," you're not alone; one in six couples have fertility problems The Unofficial Guide to GettingPregnant 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 Download DescriptionUnbiased, medically sound advice for couples who want to have a baby but have trouble conceiving Infertility affects more than 6 million couples in the U S Misconceptions abound, and treatments can be astronomically expensive This guide covers preconception health checks, fertility charting, lifestyle changes, and other natural; steps to improve the chances of conception In case those efforts prove unsuccessful, it explains the latest advances and high-tech treatments such as in vitro fertilization The book helps readers understand their fertility problems, find the right doctors, and ultimately optimize their chances of conception It also discusses alternatives such as adoption and child-free living, helpingcouples find a positive outcome Joan Liebmann-Smith, PhD (New York, NY), is a medical sociologist and award-winning medical writer Jacqueline Nardi Egan (Darien, CT) is a medical journalist and the former medical editor of Family Health magazine John Stangel, MD (Rye, NY), is Westchester County Medical Director with Reproductive Medical Associates of Connecticut He is the editor of the textbook Infertility Surgery and the author of The New Fertility and Conception.  Philhar2005 г 430 стр ISBN 0764595504.