Conceiving a baby (found 16 titles)

The Fertile Female: How the Power of Longing for a Child Can Save Your Life and Change the World

Author: Julia Indichova
Publisher: Adell Press
Publication date: 2007-04-01
ISBN: 0966007875
Pages: 259
Rating:
Price: $25.95

Written by an author whose expertise grew from an extensive counseling practice as well as personal experience. The Fertile Female offers a hope-filled view of reproductive difficulties, with a deeper understanding of the often-confusing messages of mind-body and alternative medicine. With an engaging mix of passion and humor the book initiates a public debate on the politics of infertility and its effect on our health care system. Includes practice exercises and a section on dietary recommendations, complete with recipes.

Customes reviews 21

Hope ... in the midst of despair. (2009-10-19)

After the dismal picture our reproductive endocrinologist drew for us - even before any exam or diagnostic testing - my husband & I were shell-shocked. I ruminated over the words "premature ovarian failure," "old eggs," and the mountains of over 40 statistics quoted to us, for several days. Searching on Amazon.com, the title of Julia Indichova's book, Inconceivable, jumped out at me and I ordered it immediately. I couldn't put it down. Julia's honest, open account of her own struggles with fertility, eventual conception, and birth of her second child, is so inspirational and full of hope! It gave me the courage not to just accept a bunch of hope-squelching statistics as the only truth and to follow a different path. I quickly read her second book and began practicing the Fertile Heart tools. I also attended Julia's workshop in Woodstock, NY and am so grateful for the tools and Julia's amazing message of hope. I recommend her books and the Fertile Heart tools for anyone who is struggling with fertility issues. They offer something rarely heard in the world of "infertility" - hope.

A Life-affirming treasure (2009-09-08)

This book is a beautiful and wonderful life-affirming resource to any woman wanting to conceive and having difficulty. I am not infertile, but am an older wanna be mom. Just like many women who are either older or infertile, I've had to deal with the very harmful way our culture can treat moms and moms-to-be. The popular culture tends to value youth far more than wisdom and truth. What's more is that there is so much judgement out there regarding women and their reproductive choices - whether it's pro-choice or so-called "pro-life." But Julia does not get into the politics of this - that's just my observation.

What this book does is show you how to get in touch with that beautiful, god-given (my words)desire to create life. It is not just a "feel good" book - there are concrete tips as well as many case stories of women who have come to her workshops and what they have discovered on their way to becoming parents. She also shares her own experiences as well. If you are serious about your journey, you will also confront whatever pain you've experienced that could be getting in the way. You will have more insight into what it is you want and why you want it. What I love about it is how beautifully she validates the absolutely profound desire to create life and how unique and magnificent this is. Our culture wants to tell women how to live their lives and use their bodies and too often we end up looking to others to give us the answer. Julia teaches you how to stop looking outside yourself to create what you want. Look within and to your God (or whatever your higher power is) to guide you in creating the life you want.

Also - there are recipes and nutritional guidance that I would not purport to be "expert" but are very common-sense good suggestions. I have changed the way I eat and relate to food and my body as a result and can't say enough about how healthy that is.

There is a reason why you want to create life and have a baby - don't minimize that and don't give your power away to doctors/husbands/medical books, or whatever. Listen to the voice of that baby that wants to come out and ignore all the others!

A Ray of Hope (2009-07-19)

I purchased the book a few weeks ago and could not put it down until I read the entire thing. The positive messages throughout the book are inspiring. Julia gives you hope when it seems like no one else is able to. To those of us who have gone through or are currently going through a difficult time trying to conceive a child, this book is a blessing.

My baby is due tomorrow! All of my gratitude to you, Julia! (2009-05-04)

Julia,
Add me to the list of women that conceived after listening to your wonderful CD, and reading your inspiring book. After a miscarriage two years ago and 10 years of trying, my healthy baby boy is due tomorrow!!! There is no question that your words helped me open my heart and mind to receive this baby. Thank you so much!

With love and gratitude,
-Taryn
(Longmont, Colorado)

fertile female (2009-04-06)

The book arrived in great condition, new condition I would say. Its contents has been really useful. It is easy to read and follow the exercises. I also purchased the CD's (Body Talk and Imagery) at fertileheart.com. The 3 compliment eachother.

The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally: The Latest Information On Conceiving a Healthy Baby On Your Timetable

Author: Christopher D. Williams
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication date: 2006-12-05
ISBN: 1401308708
Pages: 352
Rating:
Price: $14.95

Dr. Christopher Williams's successful guide to conception, updated to reflect the fast-changing science of fertility

Each year a new group of couples decides they're ready to have a baby. One thing they all share: the desire to have a healthy baby as quickly as possible. They've done their thinking, they've made their plans, and they want to get pregnant NOW. Fortunately for them, renowned fertility specialist Christopher Williams, M.D., has updated his popular guide, The Fastest Way to Get Pregnant Naturally (nearly 43,000 copies sold), to include all the later findings. Since the first edition was published in 2001, there have been significant changes in fertility research and recommendations to maximize the odds during each cycle. The revised edition includes:

-An updated introduction
-Revised and reader-friendly figures
-Current statistics
-An examination of new products
-Up-to-date nutritional information
-New developments in all studies covered in the original book
-The latest resource and reading information
-A new chapter preparing readers for the first appointment with a fertility doctor

This book continues to be a valuable and timely resource for couples ready to start their families.

Customes reviews 5

The Fastest Review (2009-04-11)

This book was just as the seller described it. There was nothing wrong with the book when I received it and that was great. I picked regular ground shipping and I received the product well before the expected arrival time.

Great book (2007-12-07)

This is a wonderful book for those trying to conceive. I checked it out of the library twice. Lots of good advice about timing, the science of conception, health tips, fertility problems, pregnancy tests, ovulation tests, and the basics. Answered a ton of questions that I had. Yeah, people know how to have sex to get pregnant, but this book helps you optimize the best times to have sex.

Very Helpful (2007-11-17)

I found this book to be extremely informative and helpful. After reading through it, and following the instructions recommeneded I conceived within 2 months. I originally checked this book out at the library, and I found it to be so helpful that I bought it. If you have questions/ concerns about being able to conceive, and wanting to get pregnant quickly, I would highly recommend this book.

Not worth it (2007-06-20)

I checked out this book from the library to see if it was worth buying. I'm so glad I did not waste my money. This was the most basic information that I'm sure kids in grade school get in their Sex Ed classes. It was all pretty much common sense and I did not learn anything new.

Very Helpful (2006-12-27)

This book gives some great common-sense tips on getting pregnant.
Sure, we all know how its done and we've heard our share of old wives tales, but this is sound, practical advice from a fertility doctor on how to increase your chances of getting pregnant in the shortest amount of time (without fertility drugs). I had no idea that caffeine could affect a woman's fertility, even in moderate amounts! Also, he advises on common sense health information and how to best be prepared to carry a healthy pregnancy. I wouldn't call it required reading, but very informative and I am one of those people that likes to reseach things thoroughly before taking them on.

Getting Pregnant Naturally: Healthy Choices To Boost Your Chances Of Conceiving Without Fertility Drugs

Author: Winifred Conkling
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Publication date: 1999-02-01
ISBN: 0380796333
Pages: 224
Rating:
Price: $13.99

Before turning to high-tech fertility treatments, the 15 percent of all couples who experience fertility problems might consider reading and trying the many conception tips in Winifred Conkling's highly helpful Getting Pregnant Naturally: Healthy Choices to Boost Your Chances of Conceiving Without Fertility Drugs. Conkling, an experienced medical and natural health writer and mother of two children (one who took a long time to conceive), differentiates between "infertile" and "subfertile" couples, and asserts that more than half of all couples who have failed to conceive in a year or more of trying can go on to get pregnant and have healthy babies. Her book describes how.

Conkling begins with a clear description of the complicated mechanics of conception and the basics of enhancing conception chances. Combining accessible and straightforward information with simple checklists, she then presents dietary suggestions (men should avoid cottonseed oil, a natural antifertility agent), herbal remedies, homeopathy, acupressure (complete with pressure-point maps), and stress-reduction techniques (including enjoying good orgasms, biofeedback, meditation, visualization, massage, and refraining from adopting a child as a means to reduce infertility stress). For each suggestion and remedy, a complete, easy-to-follow description is provided. Getting Pregnant Naturally concludes with lifestyle suggestions such as losing weight gradually (if needed) and avoiding bicycling (for men), as well as quitting smoking and recreational drugs, minimizing air travel, and limiting computer use (there may be a link between computer use and miscarriage). A 27-page appendix listing resources rounds out this highly helpful guide. --Ericka Lutz

Customes reviews 9

Some Holistic Advice, Some Terrible Advice (2008-12-25)

This book is all over the map. From the use of herbs, and natural family planing which will surely help getting pregnant, to strange advice of getting a vaccine.

I think some advice in here is wonderful for helping a couple get pregnant, like eating organ meats and egg yolks for vitamin A. But on the next page, she encourages eating soy foods, which contain known disrupting chemicals that will through the body out of balance.

Review is by Ramiel Nagel author of Healing Our Children: Because Your New Baby Matters! Sacred Wisdom for Preconception, Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting (ages 0-6) & Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition (First Edition)

long delivery time (2008-04-05)

this product took forever to arrive... over the 21 business days... when i placed a 2 star review i was sent an email asking me to remove my opinions. now that the book has actually arrived i am redoing my review with more stars. the book was in great condition and had no tears, stains, folds, or markings. if you have a month to wait around on it to be delivered i would recommend buying from this user.

Good NFP info when healthy people are trying to conceive (2001-10-22)

This book does a good job of explaining how to use the methods of natural family planning (NFP) with the goal of conceiving. I had taken a NFP course before I was married to learn how to prevent conception, and this book took that knowledge and helped me learn how to apply it to trying to conceive.

I would agree with other comments that it is not for those who are having great difficulty conceiving and are facing infertility issues.

I was not looking for information about herbs or alternative therapies, so I cannot comment on those sections of the book.

This is great for those wanting details about the physiology of conception.

I don't recomend this book (2001-10-17)

This book is OK for someone who doesn't know her menstual cycle, has never monitored BBT or cervical mucus, has never tried ovulation predictor kit... I mean, WHO HAS NOT STARTED TRYING YET. Otherwise, you won't find anything new here.

This book introduce many herbs to boost your fertility.
But NATURAL doesn't mean harmless.
Each herb is explained like "estrogen promoting" "Progesteron promoting" but it doesn't tell you WHEN of your cycle you should take it.
Don't guinea-pig your fertility.

Some good info, some outdated info (2001-04-02)

Let me begin by saying that the first book anyone should read if they are trying to conceive is Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Wechsler. This book has some good information and recommendations. I tried to conceive for 2 years. I began taking evening primrose oil daily after reading this book. About 6 months later, I discovered the website tryingtoconceive.com and learned that evening primrose oil should only be taken prior to ovulation because it can cause uterine contractions and interfere with the implantation of an egg. After discontinuing the EPO from ovulation to menstruation, I conceived within 3 months. So, I guess you could say, had I NOT read this book, I may have been pregnant sooner.

Alternative Infertility Treatments: Enhance Your Optimum Health and Improve Your Chances of Conceiving Naturally

Author: Nicky Wesson
Publisher: Vermilion
Publication date: 1997-08-07
ISBN: 0091815428
Pages: 192
Price:

Using case histories, this guide explains how to improve fertility naturally through diet, exercise and relaxation techniques, and how to detect ovulation to maximize the opportunities of conception. It also describes the benefits of existing therapies such as acupuncture and reflexology.

Natural Pregnancy and Childcare, The Comp Bk of: Conceiving, giving birth, and raising your child the way nature intended, from birth to age 5; an essential companion guide for every parent and carer

Author: Anne Charlish
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Publication date: 2008-06-03
ISBN: 0754817792
Pages: 512
Rating:
Price: $29.99

This invaluable groundbreaking guide provides the ideal companion for anyone who is seeking a natural approach to conception, pregnancy and childcare.

Customes reviews 2

A great reference book! (2010-02-15)

I checked this book out from the library a few times. I am planning to buy it soon. I am expecting with my first child. This is a fantastic book! There is some great advice. The book starts with thoughts of concieving and follows through to preschool age. It is a book that focuses on a natural approach to pregnancy and childrearing. The pictures and illustrations are fantastic and are not shy about showing breasts and childbirth. I have taken a lot from this book and I highly recommend it!
One small note: It is a book from Great Britain, so some words of what things are called take a minute to figure out what they are talking about (nappies, for example, are diapers). Other than that, if you are trying to concieve, are expecting, or have a small child- GET THIS BOOK!

Very thorough book on natural pregnancy (2009-09-10)

I've read quite a few books on natural care for pregnancy and this is one of the best. It is very thorough and well written. The best pregnancy book on my bookshelf!

Fertility and Conception: The Essential Guide to Boosting Your Fertility and Conceiving a Healthy Baby -- From Learning Your Fertility Signals to Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle

Author: Dr. Karen Trewinnard MD BM MFFP
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publication date: 2005-08-06
ISBN: 1554070627
Pages: 192
Rating:
Price: $19.95

A common sense guide for a successful pregnancy.

Giving a baby the best start in life takes planning. Even before conception, it is absolutely essential to plan for a healthy pregnancy.

Fertility and Conception presents straightforward information and advice for couples and individuals planning a pregnancy. The book covers such crucial topics as: - Maximizing the chances of becoming pregnant - Reproductive health issues for women and men - The natural way of boosting fertility and preparing for pregnancy - How to interpret the body's fertility signals - The effects of diet and stress on conception and pregnancy - Deciding when and how to stop or change contraception

Fertility and Conception offers practical tips and professional advice. Abundant illustrations and easy-to-read text explain the wonders of reproductive biology, every aspect of conception and pregnancy, and the latest medical technology.

This book meets the need of couples and individuals who do not want to leave their baby's health entirely in the hands of fate.

Customes reviews 4

Exactly what I was looking for (2007-08-14)

Without anybody or anything to guide me I came across this book and went to see it in person before I bought it. Not only did the colorful pictures illustrate ideas and concepts nicely, but the layout of the book makes this an easy read. I couldn't put it down! I found myself amazed at all the things I learned about the female body. Oh, I can't forget the male body too, that's just as important. One side note, the book talks about possible complications during pregnancy and since I already have high blood pressure, I started to get a little anxiety reading the part about pre eclampsia, a condition you can have during pregnancy (high blood pressure). So when you read this part, just take it with a grain of salt. Otherwise, the book is great and gives you much knowledge on how to conceive, the best time, how to chart it out, etc. This book went beyond my expectations. I'm glad I read it now since I can take some of the advice and become healthy now for our unborn child. I would recommend it to anybody thinking about trying to have a baby.

Surprisingly Thorough! (2007-05-18)

I was really surprised at how much this book covers!!!
The food advice is invaluable- esp. in increasing Dad's fertility. I love how it also warned about the enviromental factors that lead to decreased fertility for both Mom/Dad-to-be. After reading this, I didn't let dh apply the pesticides/herbicides to our yard anymore.
The book isn't magic, but it sure can help.

Ascetically, it is very pleasing to touch and read, even though it is older now.

Recommend to anyone considering conceiving.

good information (2006-03-03)

This book has a lot of good info. It has a lot of straight to the point facts and numbers. If you worry a lot like me this book will give you good info but don't take the statistics to heart. It does cover a lot of areas of concern and things you wonder about when you and your partner are considering having a baby. Things to do things to not to and how to prepare your body for pregnancy.

Wonderful book - was pregnant within a month! (2004-03-03)

Very detailed and easy to read.

Bought the book and within a month my husband I found out we were pregnant!

Great Book!

The Fertility Plan: A Holistic Program to Conceiving a Healthy Baby

Author: Helen Caton
Publisher: Fireside
Publication date: 2000-04-10
ISBN: 0684869446
Pages: 144
Rating:
Price: $15.00

Prepare for pregnancy, naturally

The Fertility Plan is a uniquely effective guide to boosting your fertility without relying on drug therapies or invasive surgical procedures. With its simple, five-stage holistic program, The Fertility Plan encourages you to develop fertility awareness and play an active, responsible role in your journey toward parenthood. Whether you're finding it difficult to conceive on your own, or you're looking for a safe, reliable way to ensure a healthy pregnancy, you can enhance your chances with:

* A specific nine-month, countdown-to-conception plan that will bring you and your partner to peak mental and physical condition

* Natural self-diagnosis methods for understanding both male and female fertility levels, including how to judge sperm quality and monitor egg production

* Information on identifying and eliminating hazards to reproductive and fetal health

* Instructions on how to use yoga, massage, homeopathy, and other natural treatments to boost fertility and keep your spirits high

* A sound nutritional program for maintaining health before and during pregnancy

Fully illustrated and designed with dozens of user-friendly checklists, charts, and diagrams, The Fertility Plan provides the guidance you need to achieve the healthy pregnancy you want.

Customes reviews 2

Only buy if you haven't started trying yet (2010-01-28)

This book will probably be helpful for couples who haven't tried to conceive yet and are thinking about starting. Do NOT buy it if you are already trying and struggling with infertility. Most likely, if you have already been trying for a while, you will already know all of the information given in the book.

Good book, but not the best (2008-10-01)

I am in the process of trying to get pregnant for the first time and have been told by doctors that it will be difficult. While this book had a lot of useful information, I find I prefer the book Plan to Get Pregnant better.

Thinking Pregnant: Conceiving Your New Life With a Baby

Author: Megan V. Steelman
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Publication date: 2001-03-30
ISBN: 1572242302
Pages: 190
Rating:
Price: $13.95

Media portrayals of beaming mothers and happy, gurgling babies tell only part of the story. Seasoned parents know that the fantasy of perfect motherhood is just that, and that there are enormous changes in all areas of life attendant on having and bringing up children. Thinking Pregnant is for women (and their partners) who know they want to have children but also want to prepare for the reality of the event. Megan Steelman goes beyond the standard medical advice found in many guides. She discusses the shifts in self-image and in one's body that pregnancy and motherhood bring, analyzes potential sources of conflict that a baby can introduce into a relationship, and elucidates the myriad alterations in identity and lifestyle when, in her words, "the new normal" takes over.

Customes reviews 6

Very informative! (2009-07-15)

I read this book like three times so far!!! It is very informative, it has short stories about people on the same situations, but each one took a diffent way and/or solution for that problem, so you can see yourself in that kind os siutation and think if you will do the plan A or plan B, like the people in the story.
It really gave me an idea of parenthood, I am sure I migth not be even close to what parenthood will be, but now I have a better idea than I had before reading this book.

The other book (2002-04-16)

This book is the other book in a collection for hopeful parents. It is not the medical reference or the parenting book. It is for hopeful parents who are interested in discovering and discussing the new world of pregnancy. Megan Steelman includes chapters on financial considerations, healthy lifestyle, non-traditional parenting, and dads. There are worksheets at the end of each chapter to stimulate thought and provide planning guidance.

I received the book as a gift from a friend who has two children. I am in the over-35 age group and found lots of useful information in this book.

I highly recommend it.

Probably better if you or your partner is truly conflicted.. (2002-03-12)

I am contemplating having children but am not actually embarking yet, and I'd hoped for this book to be more along the lines of a "here are some things about parenthood that you might not know" type of book. I am not conflicted about having children at all, just a bit indecisive about the timing. I didn't find much in this book that I hadn't read elsewhere. If you or your partner is truly conflicted about whether or not you want children, this might be a great book to help you articulate what your concerns are, or help you realize that maybe you are prepared, and just understandably nervous. if you're looking for peeks into the lives of parents, I'd suggest "Mothers Who Think" by the Salon.com editors, or "Breeder" by the editors of hipmama.com.

HAVING SEX?? READ THIS BOOK! (2002-01-24)

Everyone over the age of 18 needs to read this book. For that matter, anyone having sex ought to have a copy. Do any of us really know what's around the corner when we conceive a new life? Megan Steelman's book takes over where our mothers left off (if only we had listened to them...) It includes every little tidbit of inquiry about how life is going to look on the other side of pregnancy, and answers all those stupid questions we're too embarrassed to ask our doctors, mothers, or friends. Reading this book is like talking to your best friend, with permission to ask every question that pops into your head. I wish I had read this book 20 years ago before the first glimmers of our kids.

Refreshing and Informative (2001-12-20)

Megan Steelman is amazing! She is a wealth of knowledge on the topic of pregnancy. As somebody who works with new parents I recommend this book highly.

Special Deliveries: Selecting the Gender of Your Baby Before Conception, Boy or Girl?, A Simple, Direct Approach to Conceiving the Child of Your Preference Supported by Scientific Research

Author: Theresa Hebert
Publisher: Special Deliveries
Publication date: 1995-03
ISBN: 0964877708
Pages: 112
Rating:
Price: $19.95

Customes reviews 5

Highly recommended! (2009-01-26)

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to choose the sex of their baby. This book was recommended to me after having my son. I really wanted a little girl and I didn't want to risk the odds of natural selection. I have used this book and now have 3 beautiful girls! It is so simple and logical. It was a very easy read and the instructions were easy to follow. If it hasn't worked for someone, it is because they didn't follow the instructions to the tee. It has worked for me and everyone I have recommended it to! I have Theresa to thank for my sweet girls!

Want something that works? (2000-03-14)

Why waste your money and time reading this book? In my culture, males are considered better than females, even though I somewhat believe in equality. After 2 daughters, I've spent 7 years looking for a way to have a boy! And I finally found a book that actually worked. But this book had been banned since the early 80's! I lucked out and bought it for a hefty price from a family friend (who didn't want to give it up at any cost). But it was worth it. It's old, ripped up, but useful so I've typed it all. EMail me at frisky1999@mailcity.com to get a photocopy of the original, or a even typed copy of it now!

"Remember God makes the final decision". (1999-04-10)

The 10-15 pages that are given to the topic are informative and helpful. I agree with another reviewer and would suggest going to a library instead of spending money. Interesting concept, but in the end does it really matter?

Don't waste your money! (1998-09-22)

I have tried the method described in this book 5 times. I hopes of having a girl - well I have 5 wonderful boys. The Author of this book needs to research more - her so called system doesn't work. Also look at the Basal chart she says was her own - funny she can write a book but does not know there are only 30 days in June. I feel this book is a waste of your money & just a way for a mother to make money from people like us!

Out of 100 + pages, only about 10 focused on the info needed (1998-07-03)

The 10 pages that are directed at the topic are very helpful. The remainer of this book is nothing more than a written infomerical. I would suggest going to a library instead of spending money that could keep your baby in diapers for 3 or 4 weeks! The statement I remember most from the book is "Remember God makes the final decision".

Fertility & Conception The essential guide to maximising fertility and conceiving a healthy baby

Author: Karen Trewinnard
Publisher: Ward Lock
Publication date: 1999
ISBN:
Price:

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