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6 Good Books About Infertility and Getting Pregnant

We haven’t been able to get pregnant for three years, and thus I’ve been reading tons of books about infertility, getting pregnant, fertility clinics, and assisted reproduction! Here are a few of my favorites – starting with the most recent book I’ve read about getting pregnant.

“Most women ask themselves at one time or another what it means to [...]

Deciding What to Do With Unused Embryos for IVF Couples

In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be a successful way to get pregnant for infertile couples, but deciding what to do with unused embryos after IVF can pose a major ethical dilemma. Here are five suggestions for coping unused embryos for couples from a psychologist who specializes in infertility issues.

“For many infertile couples that undergo In Vitro [...]

Surrogate Motherhood - How and Why Women Get Pregnant for Infertile Couples

In this interview, a surrogate mother describes how she helps couples coping with infertility have their own children. Not only does she share her views on surrogate motherhood, she explains how infertile couples find information on surrogacy.

First, a quip about motherhood:

“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.” – Marion [...]

Not Getting Pregnant – Adventures in Infertility

If you’re not getting pregnant as fast as you hoped, check out Kathleen Puls Andrade’s adventures in infertility for a break from the same old struggles. Her perspective of infertility is totally different — and includes humor and wackiness!

If you feel hopeless and scared, click on the book I Am More Than My Infertility by Marina Lombardo and Linda Parker [...]

5 Tips for Overcoming Fear of Infertility

Some couples don’t know if they’re dealing with infertility issues, because they haven’t overcome their fear of finding out about infertility! If you’re one of those couples, here are tips on overcoming your fear of never getting pregnant.

“Fear grows in darkness,” says Dorothy Thompson. “If you think there’s a boogeyman around, turn on the light.”

Overcoming the fear [...]

Dealing With Infertility - 5 Ways to Cope With Not Getting Pregnant

Are you having trouble getting pregnant? Fertility expert Iris Waichler, author of Riding the Infertility Roller Coaster, shares five ways to cope when you’re dealing with possible or confirmed infertility. Getting pregnant can take a long time for some women…but don’t give up hope yet!

“I struggled with infertility and eventually got incredibly lucky and had a healthy girl,” [...]

Tips for Couples Coping With Not Getting Pregnant

These tips for couples coping with not getting pregnant will help you deal with the monthly curse of not getting pregnant when you really, really want. Infertility isn’t just heartbreaking for you as a woman or man, it’s hard on your marriage.

Before the tips, a quip from actress Reese Witherspoon about being pregnant:

“I was surprised when the ultrasound [...]