Making a baby

the long version

You may have waited a long time. You may have tried and tried.Now your chances of having a baby are better than ever!There have been remarkable advances in fertility technology and choices in the last few years, with pregnancy success rates skyrocketing. Now Making a Baby provides the information you need to become your most fertile--and increase your chances for having the baby you've always wanted. Up-to-date, comprehensive, written with compassion and clarity, this book reveals how to protect, increase, and extend your fertility, with essential information on:- The optimal frequency, timing, and sexual positions for getting pregnant- Surprising new findings on which foods and exercise programs boost fertility--and which ones actually decrease your chances- Advances in baby-boosting medications--and a complete assessment of risks, costs, and alternatives- Breakthrough medical techniques that help achieve pregnancy without the risk of multiples- Avoiding the common--and often hidden--threats to fertility at work, at home, and in public places- Choosing the A.R.T. (assisted reproductive technology) that's right for you- Special issues for midlife mothers- What every man should know about his long-term reproductive health- How to minimize emotional stress and keep your relationship strong- How to work with your HMO to get the right treatments--at the right costThis detailed, insightful, and meticulously researched book will help guide you to a wonderful new beginning as a parent!From the Trade Paperback edition.