Book description
Created especially for the Australian customer!
A guide to the medical, emotional, legal and financial aspects of
IVF and life after treatment
Are 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.
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Find out why you can't fall pregnant -- learn about the
causes of infertility and what it takes to get a diagnosis
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Improve your chances of IVF success -- change your lifestyle
to boost your fertility
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Understand IVF step-by-step -- get detailed, easy-to-follow
explanations of what happens in a treatment cycle
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Navigate the system -- educate yourself about the legal and
financial realities of IVF
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Take charge -- be empowered to make informed decisions about
your IVF treatment
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Manage treatment stress -- discover strategies for surviving
the emotional turmoil of IVF
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Help a friend -- get advice on how to support a loved one
who's undergoing IVF
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Enjoy life after IVF -- find out what's special about being
pregnant, giving birth and parenting after IVF
Karin Hammarberg, RN, PhD, is an Honorary Fellow at the University
of Melbourne. As one of the world's first IVF nurse coordinators,
Karin helped establish holistic care for infertile couples. Her
research into the psychosocial aspects of IVF and parenting after IVF
has been widely published.
