Zita West's Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception: Essential Advice on Preparing Your Body for IVF and Other Fertility Treatments

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Издателство: Vermillion
Град на издаване: London
Наличност: singular
Ширина (мм): 155
Височина (мм): 235
Дебелина (мм): 37
Корици: Твърди

Embarking on IVF - or any assisted fertility treatment - can be a very demanding and stressful experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can minimise the stress and enhance your overall wellbeing.

In this practical guide, leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West offers an in-depth explanation of all aspects of fertility and, uniquely, addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception.

In her clear, yet sensitive, style Zita explains:

> All aspects of fertility, including trying naturally and assisted conception

> What is involved in the IVF process

> How to prepare your mind and body to increase your chances of conceiving successfully

> The importance of a proactive approach to diet and nutrition

> How complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, can increase your chances of success

Including interviews with leading experts in the field, personal stories from patients and Zita’s own holistic principles, this is an invaluable guide for anyone considering medical intervention or for those who have already started assisted fertility treatment.

‘Zita is often referred to as a fertility and pregnancy guru ... that’s exactly what she is. And I’m definitely one of her followers, alongside so many other mothers in the UK’
Kate Winslet

‘I can’t imagine how I would have coped without Zita. Not only did she give me sound, rational advice, but invaluable emotional support and guidance along the way’
Jemma Kidd

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Contents

Acknowledgements xi
Introduction 1

Part 1: Understanding Your Fertility
1 Assessing Your Fertility 9
2 A Woman’s Fertility 19
3 A Man’s Fertility 55
4 Could Your Lifestyle Be Affecting Your Fertility? 73

Part 2: Getting Ready: Preparing Your Mind and Body for Pregnancy
5 Managing Your Mind 95
6 Your Relationship 123
7 Nutrition, Fertility and IVF 135
8 Acupuncture and Complementary Therapies 189

Part 3: If You're Not Getting Pregnant Naturally
9 Investigations for Women and Treatment Options Before IVF 211
10 Testing Sperm Health 263

Part 4: Understanding IVF
11 Starting IVF Treatment 287
12 The IVF Process 317
13 When IVF Works - A Positive Pregnancy 381
14 When IVF is Unsuccessful 391
15 Moving On 447

Final Word 473

Appendix 1: Interviews with Some Top Doctors 475
Appendix 2: IVF Treatment Protocol 484
The Zita West Clinic 485
Resources 488
Index 491