Product Description

With warnings about rising infertility rates and the dangers of leaving motherhood too late, many women are concerned about when or whether they will manage to have a baby. Written by an international expert on fertility, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO FEMALE FERTILITY deals with the medical facts, the emotional and social aspects of female fertility, and includes the real-life experiences and insights of dozens of women. It includes information on: * how your repoductive sustem works * when you are at your most fertile * how you age affects your chances of conceiving * how you can boost your fertility naturally * what may stop you getting pregnant * what reproductive technology can do to help

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #317533 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
'This is the book that no woman who ever wants to have a baby should be without, no matter what her situation is or how old she is now' --Olivia Montuschi, Donor Conception Network

'Kate Brian manages to discuss complex scientific concepts in beautifully plain English, and gives a very modern view of infertility and its problems' --Professor William Ledge, University of Sheffield

Professor William Ledger, University of Sheffield, 'The Complete Guide to Female Fertility', September 2007
"Kate Brian manages to discuss complex scientific concepts in beautifully plain English, and gives a very modern view of infertility and its problems."

Professor Peter Braude, Head of Dept of Women's Health, Kings College London, 'The Complete Guide to Female Fertility', September 2007
"Kate Brian's excellent new book provides a helpful and easily understandable guide for a wide range of women; for those who are just exploring whether, when and how they might embark on having a child, through those needing guidance through the emotional and practical minefield of assisted conception, to those who have been struggling to conceive for years and need a sympathetic ear and approach as to what to do next."

Customer Reviews

Essential reading for women of all ages
Why wasn't this book published years ago?? That was the question I was left with after reading Kate's latest book. For me opening the Contents page was a joy in itself. No having to search for what I wanted to find, the easy layout meant I could dip in and out to relevant sections as and when I wanted to.
The book gives a brilliant overview of everything to do with female fertility, beginning with the basics which as well as explaining terms I thought I was incredibly familiar with, also gave added depth. The book moves on to trying to conceive, improving your chances and seeking further help.
With sections of the book titled `Finding the Right Time' and `How Late can I Leave it?' I feel this book is applicable to all females regardless of age and current relationship situation.
The book goes succinctly in to everything you could want to know about fertility, but not just the physical side. The emotional aspects of infertility don't just have their own section; there is a recognition throughout the book of the emotional difficulties experienced when trying to conceive.
This book gives a comprehensive overview and a thorough explanation of the techniques and drugs used in fertility treatment, it also continues beyond treatment, looking at other ways of creating a family and the option of living involuntarily childless.
Had I seen this book on a shelf at a book shop I may have been put off by the lack of glossy pages full of pictures - but that would have been to miss out on a brilliantly written, easy to use source of reference that is written with warmth and compassion for fellow females.
This book is presumably written for women who are thinking about their fertility - yet I am left feeling I should have read this in my late teens or early twenties. I feel I would have known me better. What I plan to do is give this book to my goddaughters as part of their 21st birthday presents. Sure to raise a few eye brows, but I feel sure one day they'll thank me.

Tracey Sainsbury MBACP