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Liza Charlesworth - The Couple's Guide to In Vitro Fertilization: Everything You Need to Know to Maximize Your Chances of Success
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The Couple's Guide to In Vitro Fertilization
Authors: Liza Charlesworth
Publisher: De Capo Press
ISBN: 0-7382-0897-3
IVF for most people is a private event that they will learn as they go through each cycle on their personal road to parenthood. This is that journey's guidebook. It is written very matter-of-factly with simple language even with technical terminology. When I decided to go through IVF, I received three books to review on the topic. This book was very good in that it had some visual charts and sample calenders to show you what usually happens on what day. I think that the calender alone is a very handy reference that I will need when I start the procedure as it is a long and tedious process.
Written as a step by step "how to manual" of sorts, what it lacks in that personal touch it makes up for in sheer volume of information. It weighs in at 300 pages (at a bargain price of $16.95) and has 10 chapters with charts, graphs, sample calendars, resource guide, and a glossary of terminology.
For a "IVF for Dummies" type of book, I'd recommend this for its wealth of knowledge. I know I'm glad to have it in my arsenal of books when I understand this complex and nerve wracking procedure for myself. I believe most people will be able to use this guide and benefit from it. A great resource.
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