5 books for couples struggling with infertility
Having a baby should be a happy and memorable journey. But when you struggle with infertility, that journey often becomes tough and lonely. It sometimes helps to educate yourself on the challenges or read stories from others in a similar situation. Continue reading to see our book recommendations for couples struggling with infertility.
In this blog post, we have chosen a mix of personal stories and expert advice that can provide some comfort and guidance during this challenging time. Hopefully, you find advice that helps you improve the experience of fertility treatment, or learn how to cope with infertility and still be able to live your life.
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
The book Taking Charge of Your Fertility was first published two decades ago and has since educated a whole generation of women about their reproductive system. Taking Charge of Your Fertility is great if you want to learn more about women’s reproductive health. The book has received multiple updates to ensure it contains the latest research and medical advancements in assisted reproductive technologies.
It Starts with the Egg
Another book focussing on the latest scientific research regarding egg quality and how to improve your fertility is It Starts with the Egg. Poor egg quality is one of the leading causes of age-related infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed IVF cycles. In the book, you can read a comprehensive overview of how to improve your fertility with specific chapters tailored to women diagnosed with diseases that can harm the female reproductive system, like endometriosis and PCOS.
Good Eggs
Good Eggs is based on the author's, Phoebe Potts' own experiences during her struggle with female infertility. The book offers a warm insight into her life and how she learned to appreciate what she had and how others might do the same. On her journey towards parenthood, Phoebe had to endure a lot of different things causing her to reconsider her life and her mental health. If you have struggled on your fertility journey, you will be able to mirror yourself in Phoebe and her journey, hopefully providing you with some comfort.
Infreakinfertility: How to Survive When Getting Pregnant Gets Hard
Melanie Dale and her husband Alex, tried everything possible to conceive, but no matter what they did, no positive pregnancy test arrived. After feeling like the only woman on earth incapable of having children, she wrote the book Infreakinfertility. A humorous window into the life of a couple trying their best to conceive, and how the ups and downs during their journey affected their relationship. Melanie wrote a book to herself filled with dark humor and illustrations of the feelings you experience when going through infertility.
The IVF Dad
Keegan Prue and his wife battled infertility for nearly five years before they had a successful pregnancy. During that time, Keegan noticed a lack of resources designed for men in fertility treatment or struggling with infertility. If you are a man going through fertility treatment and want to improve your understanding of male infertility, fertility treatment, and how to cope with male infertility, we recommend you read the book The IVF Dad. The book also contains practical advice on how to help your partner during the treatment.
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