Books about Conception

Trying to conceive or thinking about it? Check out some of these terrific resources from Amazon.com!

Before You Conceive: The Complete Prepregnancy Guide by John R. Sussman, MD and B. Blake Levitt

The most authoritative, comprehensive guide to the critically important concern of reducing the risks to one's baby before conception is sure to become a classic in the field of preventive medicine. Reissue edition. Paperback. 445 pages. 1989. $11.96

The Conception Mandala: Creative Techniques for Inviting a Child into Your Life by Mark Olsen and Samuel Avital

Paperback. 87 pages. 1992. $7.16

Fertility Awareness Handbook: The Natural Guide to Avoiding or Achieving Pregnancy by Barbara Kass-Annese and Hal C. Danzer

The language of a woman's body tells her the days of the month when she is most fertile and likely to conceive as well as when she is infertile and can safely have sex without conceiving. The methods described in this book are based on the signals a woman's body sends her, which she can use as a contraceptive choice or an enhanced opportunity to become pregnant.

Accessible and thorough, this book explains both female and male reproductive systems, using clear illustrations throughout to illuminate the text. From taking a basal temperature to charting ovulation, the book gives step-by-step instructions for following the reproductive cycle and knowing what each pahse of the cycle represents in terms of birth control and pregnancy. Theses scientifically proven methods have no side-effects, no hormone-related dangers. They teach women to be aware of their bodies, more secure in their lovemaking, and in control of their sexual well-being. 6th edition. Paperback. 1992. $9.56

101 Answers to Your Fertility Questions by Michelle Arnot

The managed health care industry limits options and opportunities for infertile couples. This, and the fast-changing science of fertility research, make it important for women and men considering infertility treatment to gain a solid understanding of basic terminology before choosing an option and an insurance carrier. Written by a health writer who has undergone fertility treatment herself, this guide contains comprehensive facts that clarify all the often complex issues, from in vitro fertilization and costs of treatment to natural therapies and much more. Paperback. 256 pages. 1997. $4.40

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