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When You're Not Expecting: An Infertility Survival Guide [NOOK Book]
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Surviving the challenges of infertility
Often enduring years of heartache, couples with infertility number over 7.3 million. Enduring the daunting difficulties of treatment is something few women are prepared for. Based on the personal stories of 200 women determined to overcome infertility, this surprisingly upbeat survivors' guide gives the kind of hard-won wisdom essential to making it through the process. Not only does the book detail coping strategies, it also presents tips for strengthening stressed relationships and addresses the unique needs of single women and lesbians.
An essential guide for women and couples, friends and family, and health care providers and therapists, this book offers the solace and strength needed to prevail even after years of struggle.
For any woman or couple who feel as if they're facing infertility alone, When You're Not Expecting is a must-have book.
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Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Infertility: The Journey Begins 5
Infertility Testing 7
Seeking Help from an Infertility Specialist 10
Choosing an Infertility Clinic 13
Communicating with Your Partner and Confiding in Others 14
Would a Support Group or Therapist Help? 17
Learning to Deal with Infertility 25
Chapter 2 The Club: On the Outside Looking in 31
Friends and Coworkers in The Club 32
Family Members in The Club 34
Creative Coping 37
Getting Support from Club Members 40
Chapter 3 Emotional Overload: Staying Together through Infertility 45
Husbands 46
Lesbian Partners 57
Chapter 4 The Waiting Game: When Life Is on Hold 71
Waiting 72
Not Taking On New Challenges 75
Infertility and Your Job 77
The Financial Crunch 79
Considering Adoption or Surrogacy 81
Chapter 5 Scheduled Sex: When Making Love Becomes Hard Work 87
Infertility and Your Sex Life 88
Seeking Counseling for Your Sex Life 94
Chapter 6 Celebrations and Special Events: Coping with Gatherings 99
Baby Showers 100
Religious Rituals 102
Holidays 105
Family Celebrations 109
Dealing with Gatherings on Your Own Terms 111
Chapter 7 Another Shoulder to Lean On: Support Groups and Therapists 115
In-Clinic Support Groups 116
Community Support Groups 118
Counselors and Therapists 121
The Counseling Experience 124
Chapter 8 Pregnancy Loss: A Shattered Dream 131
Types of Fetal Loss 132
Grief, Guilt, Regret, and Anger 133
Reactions of Family and Friends 135
Early Loss 135
Loss after the First Trimester 139
Loss in a Multiple Pregnancy 141
Stillbirth 146
Your Partner's Experience of Pregnancy Loss 153
Chapter 9 Achieving Pregnancy: An Emotional Roller Coaster 159
Why Your Pregnancy Feels Different from Others' 159
The Many Reactions to Pregnancy 161
Prenatal Testing 163
Emotions in the First Trimester 166
Emotions in the Second Trimester 169
Emotions in the Third Trimester 172
Unanticipated Complications 175
Post-birth Concerns 176
Chapter 10 Ending Treatment: When Enough Is Enough 183
Finances 184
Time Disruptions 185
Clinic Accessibility 186
Work Performance 187
Statistical Odds or a Poor Medical Prognosis 188
Emotional Issues 189
Letting Go 193
Moving On 196
Chapter 11 Different Dreams: Opening New Doors to Life 201
Adoption 201
Surrogacy 212
Child-free Living 218
Epilogue - The Legacy of Infertility 233
The Aftermath of Infertility 234
The Challenges of Living Child Free 236
Re-evaluating Relationships 237
Your Long Journey 239
Resources 241
Index 257
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Surviving the challenges of infertility
Often enduring years of heartache, couples with infertility number over 7.3 million. Enduring the daunting difficulties of treatment is something few women are prepared for. Based on the personal stories of 200 women determined to overcome infertility, this surprisingly upbeat survivors' guide gives the kind of hard-won wisdom essential to making it through the process. Not only does the book detail coping strategies, it also presents tips for strengthening stressed relationships and addresses the unique needs of single women and lesbians.
An essential guide for women and couples,...