50 Essential Things to Do When the Doctor Says It's Infertility, B. Blake Levitt, 1995, Plume. A reader-friendly book where infertile couples can understand clinical information in a positive, effective manner to make the best choices.
101 Answers to Your Fertility Questions, Michelle Arnot, 1997. Dell Books. A guide to the facts that clarify the complex issues of infertility, from in vitro fertilization and costs of treatment to natural therapies and much more.
A Little Pregnant: Our Memoir of Fertility, Infertility, and a Marriage, Linda Carbone, Ed Decker, 2001. Grove Press. This is a moving story of one coupleÕs 10-year journey to have a child. Along the way there are two miscarriages, ten surgical procedures--including one for the male in a failed attempt to increase sperm count--and even a failed adoption attempt. A powerful tale that at times makes you want to cry and at others make you want to burst out laughing.
Adopting After Infertility, Patricia Irwin Johnston, 1996. Perspectives Press, PO Box 90318, Indianapolis, lN 46290-0318. Couples struggling to decide whether adoption is a good option for them to pursue, those who have said yes to adoption, and the professionals who work with all of these consumers are the audience for this book.
And Hannah Wept: Infertility, Adoption and the Jewish Couple, Rabbi Michael Gold, 1988. The Jewish Publications Society, New York, NY.
Barren in the Promised Land: Childless Americans and the Pursuit of Happiness, Elaine Tyler May, 1997. Harvard University Press. The author traces the evolution of a national preoccupation with reproduction from colonial times to the present, focusing on the baby boom of the fifties and current attitudes toward infertility.
Beyond Infertility: The New Paths to Parenthood, Susan L. Cooper and Ellen S. Glazer, 1994. Lexington Books, Lexington MA. Helps couples confront the complicated psychological, social and ethical questions posed by new reproductive technologies and offers a comprehensive introduction to many new options.
Beyond Second Opinions: Making Choices About Fertility Treatment, Judith Steinberg Turiel, 1998. University of California Press. Takes beyond hype to hard data about diagnoses and treatments.
Choosing Assisted Reproduction: Social, Emotional and Ethical Considerations, Susan Cooper and Ellen sarasohn Glazer, 1999. Perspectives Press. The title shows the complexity of assisted reproduction, but the authors deal with these issues in a clear and comprehensive way.
Coffee and Clomid: The art of being normal while undergoing infertility treatment, Melanie Dillion. Available from Centering Corp., (402) 553-1200. This is a fun and easy to read book that talks openly and honestly, and with much humor, about the ups and downs of infertility treatment.
Conceptions Misconceptions: A Guide Through The Maze of In Vitro Fertilization and Other Assisted Reproduction Techniques, Arthur Wisot and David R. Meldrum, 1997. Hartley & Marks. The author claim the book is a "buyers beware" guide for infertile couples, and that couples must become their own experts to avoid scams, schemes, and complex technologies.
Conquering Infertility: Medical Challenges and Moral Dilemmas, Elizabeth L. Marshall, 1997. Franklin Watts Incorporated. Discusses the causes of infertility, making the decision to seek treatment, various treatment methods, and controversies surrounding them.
Coping with Infertility: A Guide for Couples, Families, and Counselors, Judith A. Stigger, 1983. Augsburg Fortress Publishers, 426 South 5th St., Minneapolis, MN 55415, (612) 330-3300.
Crossing the Moon: A Journey Through Infertility, Paulette Bates Alden, 1996. Hungry Mind Publishing. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. A thoughtful memoir examines what it is like to be infertile in a fertile world and to choose child-free living in a world full of families with children.
Dr. Richard Marrs' Fertility Book, Richard Marrs, M.D., Lisa Friedman Bloch and Kathy Kirtland Silverman, 1997 (Paperback 1998). Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Groundbreaking info plus compassionate advice about infertility in one book. Clearly written with everything you need to know about the medical, emotional, financial and practical aspects of getting pregnant.
Empty Womb, Aching Heart : Hope and Help for Those Struggling With Infertility, Marlo M. Schalesky, 2001. Bethany House.
Enhancing Fertility Naturally: Holistic Therapies for a Successful Pregnancy, Nicky Wesson, 1999. Inner Traditions Intl Ltd. A guide to safe and inexpensive natural alternatives to conventional treatments. Gives guidelines for diet, exercise and relaxation techniques, as well as therapies such as acupuncture, reflexology, homeopathy, cranial osteopathy, aromatherapy and herbalism. Experiencing Infertility: An Essential Resource, Debby Peoples and Harrietta Rouner Ferguson, 2000. WW Norton & Co.
Experiencing Infertility: Stories to Inform and Inspire, Ellen Sarasohn Glazer, 1998. Jossey-Bass Publishers. Essays, poems, and very personal stories of courage and triumph and shows the profound effect infertility has on emotions, relationships and careers. New chapters (this is a new edition of "Without Child") include cancer and infertility and also gestational care.
Fierce Longing : Women and Infertility, Ruth H. Judy, 2001. RSHJ Communications. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 26 women, Fierce Longing explores women's psychological, physical, and spiritual nature, her family and larger community, and the decisions and healing that can and do occur at various stages throughout her journey through infertility.
Fertility and Conception An Essential Guide for the Childless Couple, John J. Stangel, 1978. Facts on File, New York, NY.
Fertility Solution: A Revolutionary Approach to Reversing Infertility, A. Toth and Jack Maguire, 1991. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. According to research and testing, up to 50% of infertility cases are caused by common bacterial infections and thus can be cured with intensive antibiotic therapy. "Fertility Solution" is a must for those who have tried everything, and for those who want to start with the least invasive treatment regimen.
Getting Pregnant and Staying Pregnant: Overcoming Infertility and Managing Your High-Risk Pregnancy, Diana Raab, BS, RN., 1989. Sirdan Publishing, PO Box 217, Station TMR, Montreal, Quebec H3P 3B9. Reprint 1991, Hunter House Publishers. Paperback, 1999. Part one details new technologies, tests and genetic risks. Part two combines info on what to expect during high-risk pregnancy and coping issues.
Getting Pregnant Naturally: Healthy Choices to Boost Your Chances of Conceiving Without Fertility Drugs, Winifred Conkling, 1999. Avon Books. Combining accessible and straightforward information with simple checklists, the author gives dietary suggestions, herbal remedies, homeopathy, acupressure, and stress-reduction techniques such as biofeedback, meditation and massage. It may be the place to start before moving on to more expensive, invasive high-tech fertility treatments.
Getting Pregnant: What Couples Need to Know Right Now, Niels H. Lauersen and Colette Bouchez, 2000. Fireside.
Healing the Infertile Family: Strengthening Your Relationship in the Search for Parenthood, Gay Becker, Gaylene Becker and Robert D. Nachtigall, 1997. University of California Press.
Helping the Stork: The Choices and Challenges of Donor Insemination, Carol Frost Vercollone, LICSW, Heidi Moss, LMSW and Robert Moss, Ph.D., 1997. MacMillan General Reference. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. This comprehensive book moves through each step of the process of donor insemination‹reaching a solid decision about whether or not it is the best choice for your family.
High Tech Conception: A Comprehensive Handbook for Consumers, Brian Kearney, 1998. Bantam Books. A cutting-edge examination of all aspects of high-tech reproductive medicine in a balanced and forthright critical assessment. Resource list.
How To Be A Successful Fertility Patient, Peggy Robin, 1993. Quill. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. A guide to medical help in order to have a baby. Reviews different diagnosis and treatments, how to choose a fertility doctor, how to maintain a sense of control, and how to pay for the treatment.
How To Become Your Own Best Infertility Counselor, Joyce Sutkamp Friedeman, 1995. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Examines the many questions and issues associated with infertility, written by a therapist who understands because she has experienced them herself.
In Pursuit of Fertility: A Fertility Expert Tells You How To Get Pregnant, Robert R. Franklin, MD, and Dorothy Kay Brockman, 1996. There is a growing problem of infertility. This revised guide covers all treatments and technological discoveries. It explores alternative options such as adoption, artificial insemination and surrogacy. Answers all questions about causes and cures of infertility and miscarriage.
In Search of Parenthood: Coping with Infertility and High Tech Conception, Judith Lasker and Susan Borg, 1987. Beacon Press, Boston, MA. Revised 1995, Temple University Press.
Infertility: A Guide to the Childless Couple, Barbara Eck Menning, 1977. Prentice Hall, Inc, Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
Infertility: A Woman Doctor's Guide : Essential Facts on Techniques and Treatments to Achieve Pregnancy, Susan Treiser, Robin Karol Levinson (Contributor), 2001. Kensington Publishing Corp.
Infertility: How Couples Can Cope, Linda Salzer, 1986. G.K. Hall and Company, Boston, MA.
Infertility: Old Myths, New Meanings, Jan Rehner, 1989. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Presents an examination of the condition of infertility and how to deal with it. Focuses on the experiences of women who are interviewed, and looks critically at the medical and technological approaches encountered.
Infertility: The Emotional Journey, Michelle Fryer Hanson, 1994. Fairview Press, 2450 Riverside Ave. So., Minneapolis MN 55454, (800) 544-8207. Available from Centering Corp., (402) 553-1200. Book follows 7 couples stories of infertility and includes in vitro, adoption, shared infertility, surrogacy, etc.
Infertility: The Tapestry Guide, Laurie S. Wallmark, 1997. Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. This 32 page guide is th beginning place to understand the issue of infertility. Great overview.
Infertility: Your Questions Answered, S.L. Tan, Howard S. Jacobs, and Machelle M. Seibel, 1995. Paperback edition, 1997. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Three renowned experts in infertility answer all the questions‹from ones that are technical to ones you are just too embarrassed to ask.
Infertility and Identity: New Strategies for Treatment, Lara L. Deveraux and Ann Jackoway Hammerman, 1998. Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco. Challenges traditional thinking on the topic.
Infertility on the Internet: How to Get On-Line and in Charge of Your Fertility, Julie A. Watson and Connie Greenberg, 1998. Conceiving Concepts, Inc. A detailed directory of over 250 web sites containing fertility information and an extensive list of fertility-related mailing lists, newsgroups, and support chat rooms. Gives good guidelines on how to get on the net and learn how to get the information you need.
Infertility Solutions: Natural Approaches, Shana Albo, 2000. Avery Publishing Group. Trying surgery, drugs and technological approaches will often not succeed without delving into the emotional, biological and environmental causes. This book covers natural ways of improving chances.
Male Infertility, Richard Amela, 1979. Lawrence Dubin, and Patrick Walsh. Basic Books, New York, NY.
Men, Women, and Infertility: Intervention and Treatment Strategies, Aline P. Zoldbrod, 1992. Lexington Books. A guide for mental health professionals who counsel couples facing infertility. Examines the spectrum of issues associated with infertility and offers guidance for helping infertile couples to understand one another.
New Conceptions: A Consumer's Guide to the Newest Infertility Treatments, Lori B. Andrews, 1984. St. Martin's Press, New York, NY.
Not Yet Pregnant: Infertile Couples in Contemporary America, Arthur L. Greil, 1991. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Being infertile can pose a major threat to a couple's expectations for their future and their sense of identity. Explores the effect infertility has on marriage, relationships with relatives and friends, and their emotional struggle.
Overcoming Infertility: A Compassionate Resource for Getting Pregnant, Robert Jansen, MD, 1997. WH Freeman & Company, paperback edition, 1998. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Current, state-of-the-art fertility treatments included. Written in accessible language, it still contains complete technical information.
Overcoming Infertility: 12 Couples Share Their Success Stories, Herbert A. Goldfarb, MD, with Zoe Graves, and Judith Greif, 1995. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., NY. Couples share their personal struggles with infertility and their joy when they overcome it. The medical facts and treatments for each problem is explored in detail.
Overcoming Infertility Naturally: The Relationship Between Nutrition, Emotions and Reproduction, Karen Bradstreet, 1993. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. This book presents an alternative to standard medical methodology by taking a look at the use of vitamins, minerals and herbs, as well as emotional resolution, in order to increase the chances of conception.
Pennies from Heaven: 101 Meditations for Couples Trying to Get Pregnant, Frances and Philip Stone, 1998. Penguin Books USA. These daily meditations provide comfort, support and hope. Written by a couple who underwent their own struggle to conceive, each entry begins with a quote or idea and is followed by a discussion of that issue. Covers topics from the mundane to the philosophical.
Resolving Infertility, Diane Aronson, Diane N. Clapp, Margaret R. Hollister, 2001. Quill. Resolving Infertility, from the country's foremost infertility organization, is an invaluable roadmap to navigating the vast landscape of infertility options. Its special interactive design offers simple tools to facilitate your decision making, from "Decision Tress" to "Questions to Ask" to sections sharing firsthand accounts from people coping with infertility.
Six Steps to Increased Fertility: An Integrated Medical and Mind/Body Approach To Promote Conception, Robert L. Barbieri, Alice D. Domar, Kevin R. Loughlin, 2000. Simon & Schuster. Yes, you probably can get pregnant -- and the really good news is that most can conceive naturally, without expensive high-tech intervention, using the information offered in this six-step fertility enhancement program from Harvard Medical School.
Surviving Infertility, A Compassionate Guide Through The Emotional Crisis of Infertility, Linda Salzer. Available from Centering Corp., (402) 553-1200. Covers everything from sex in a fertile society to religion to roller coaster emotions and high tech decisions.
Sweet Grapes: How to Stop Being Infertile and Start Living Again, Jean and Michael Carter, expanded edition 1998. Perspectives Press, PO Box 90318, Indianapolis, IN 46290-0318. This 1990 PMA Benjamin Franklin Award-winning book in the best new Psychology/Self Help division, empowers couples to take back control of their lives through discussion of communication and decision-making.
Taking Charge of Infertility, Patricia Irwin Johnston,1994. Perspectives Press, PO Box 90318, Indianapolis, IN 46290-0318. Publishers Weekly said that this book offers solace, and even more important, guidance in helping couples communicate realistically and effectively at a difficult time. The author asserts that couples have to take back control from medical specialists when deciding treatment and family building options.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility,Toni Weschler, MPH, 1995. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. The book discusses FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) as a simple, biologically proven method to help couples conceive. The book maintains that almost a half of infertile couples will be able to conceive using this inexpensive and non-invasive method.
The Fertility Sourcebook: Everything You Need To Know, M. Sara Rosenthal, 1996. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. Meant to educate those who are experiencing fertility problems, including how to find a specialist, change your lifestyle to enhance fertility and how to assess fertility drugs and their risks.
The Infertility Book: A Comprehensive Medical and Emotional Guide, Carla Harkness, 1992. Volcano Press, 330 Ellis St., Dept. INF, San Francisco, CA 94102. A sourcebook that discusses the social and emotional effects of infertility, details the latest scientific discoveries and offers hope for those who do not respond to treatment. Created with the help of more than 70 medical specialists, psychologists, infertility patients, adoptive parents, surrogate mothers, and recent parents.
The Infertility Diet: Get Pregnant and Avoid Miscarriage, Fern Reiss, 1999. Peanut Butter & Jelly Press, Newton MA. "A compelling review of the numerous links found between diet and reproductive function." The Pregnancy Prescription:
The Infertility Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Cope with the Challenges while Maintaining Your Sanity, Dignity, and Relationships, Judith C. Daniluk, Fluker, Judith C. Daniluk, Margo Fluker, 2001. New Harbinger Publications. Testimonials from men and women who have survived fertility difficulties accompany exercises and practical strategies designed to help readers make informed decisions, cope with stress and anger, consider third-party reproductive options, and decide when itÕs time to quit treatment and move on.
The Success-Oriented Approach to Overcoming Infertility, Hugh D. Melnick and Nancy Intrator, 1998. Pathway Book Service. A step-by-step plan for overcoming infertility by augmenting the natural process of conception and using advanced reproductive techniques to bypass those stages that appear most likely to be malfunctioning.
"The problems of infertility," The Woman Patient, 1978. Plenum Press, New York, NY.
The Wedded Unmother, Kaye Halverson, 1980. Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House.
The Whole Person Fertility Program: A Revolutionary Mind-Body Process to Help You Conceive, Niravi B. Payne and Brenda Lee Richardson, 1998. Three Rivers Press. Examines the hypothesis that some infertility is mind-body based for psychological reasons, and her program for healing requires self-exploration and analysis.
Understanding Infertility: Insights for Family and Friends, Patricia Irwin Johnston, 1996. Perspectives Press, PO Box 90318, Indianapolis, IN 46290-0318. Available through Tapestry Books, (800) 765-2367. This 28-page booklet is for those family and friends uninitiated to the stress and strain of infertility and provides them with specific advice on how to be supportive to the infertile couple.
Wanting Another Child: Coping With Secondary Infertility, Harriet Fishman Simons, 1995. Lexington Books, Lexington MA. Discusses the emotional costs of secondary infertility on parents as well a on the child or children the couple already has. Provides strategies for coping and eventually resolving infertility issues.
What to Expect When You're Experiencing Infertility: How to Cope With the Emotional Crisis and Survive, Debby Peoples and Harriette Rovner Ferguson, 1998. W.W. Norton & Company. Written in question/answer format with lots of practical advice on how to contend with the emotional ups and downs of infertility.
When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility, Sandra Glahn and William R. Cutrer, 1997. Broaman and Holman Publishers. This book focuses on building and attitude of hope and optimism stressing that half of the couples diagnosed as infertile will eventually conceive a child.
Without Child: Experiencing and Resolving Infertility, Ellen Sarasohn Glazer and Susan Lewis Cooper, 1988. Lexington Books, Lexington MA.