Synopses & Reviews
With recent warnings about rising infertility rates and the dangers of delaying motherhood, many women are concerned about when or whether they will manage to have a baby. At the same time, news of the latest advances in reproductive technology suggest it may be possible to beat the female biological clock and put childbearing on hold. This practical and accessible guide answers the myriad questions that women have about fertility and pregnancy in the modern world. Proven facts are provided in an accessible manner with topics addressed including how the reproductive system works; when women are at their most fertile; how age affects chances of conceiving; how to boost fertility naturally; possible roadblocks to becoming pregnant; and what reproductive technology can do to help. Designed to inform and reassure, this essential resource also includes information on the common emotional aspects of relationships and fertility.
Review
"Kate Brian manages to discuss complex scientific concepts in beautifully plain English, and gives a very modern view of infertility and its problems." William Ledge, professor, University of Sheffield
Synopsis
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
About the Author
Kate Brian is a writer for the Guardian, Parentwise, and The Parents' Guide magazines and the author of In Pursuit of Parenthood.