What to Expect When You're Experiencing Infertility: How to Cope with the Emotional Crisis and SurviveW. W. Norton & Company, 1998 - 297 Seiten This comforting and informative book addresses the medical, financial, and emotional issues that couples must work through while resolving their infertility. Warm and practical, the book is divided into twelve chapters, grouped according to the four stages involved in resolving infertility: crisis, acceptance, resolution, and epilogue. An extensive section at the end addresses issues and concerns of professionals dealing with infertility patients. In addition, there are self-help exercises and a guide to resources. |
Inhalt
WOMEN AND INFERTILITY p | 4 |
What If Never? p | 17 |
Secondary InfertilityThrough the Eyes of a Parent | 27 |
Communicating Effectively in CrisisGaining Understanding | 39 |
Family and FriendsLiving in a Fertile World | 51 |
Working 9 to 5Balancing Career and Baby Making | 71 |
Dealing with the Medical CommunityThe Challenges of | 85 |
Working Through LossCoping with Grief and Mourning | 103 |
ChildFree LivingA Family of Two | 171 |
Waiting for Your BabyAdoption and Pregnancy | 187 |
SelfHelp Guide | 257 |
Resource Directory | 263 |
NOTES | 271 |
REFERENCES AND SUGGESTED READINGS | 279 |
PERMISSIONS | 287 |
Religion Spirituality Myths and MiraclesKeeping Your Faith | 133 |
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