The following is a list of resources that you may find useful on your fertility journey. If you have any suggestions or have come across any good books, please let us know at info@isisfertility.com.au.
Diet and health relating to Fertility
Infertility — emotional aspects
Infertility — relationship issues
Miscarriage and childbearing loss
Stress management and relaxation
Adoption
Adoption: A handful of hope.
Arms, S. (1990)
The author explores changing attitudes, provides valuable insight into the long-term effects of adoption, and offers detailed suggestions that can empower everyone involved to create successful, humane adoptions.
Be My Family — A guide to adoption in Australia
Powell, S. (1995)
This is a resource book for prospective adoption applicants. It also covers permanent care and fostering.
Adoption Now
Roy Parker
Topics in this book include: the adoption of older children from care; contact with birth families after adoption; trans-racial placement; single-person adoption; children talking about moving to adoption.
Is adoption for you?
Adamer, C (1998)
Adoption is not for everyone & this resource should help potential adopters face such issues as: how do you know you are ready to adopt? What are the issues regarding different race? And how is adoptive parenting different from parenting a biological child?
Childlessness
When you can’t have a child
Susan Powell
Allen and Unwin 1992
In this book women and some men talk about coming to terms with infertility and childlessness. The book suggests many possibilities for living rewarding and fulfilling lives without biological children and offers some new possibilities including co-parenting.
Childless: the Hurt and the Hope
Beth Spring 1997
Part of the “pocketbook” series, this book is designed for couples who are having trouble conceiving and for those who counsel couples who are childless. It is written from a Christian view.
Childlessness transformed: Stories of alternative parenting
English, J. (1989)
The Childless Marriage
Campbell, E. (1985)
An exploratory study of couples that do not want children
Diet and health relating to Fertility
Women's bodies, women’s wisdom
Dr. Christiane Northup
Really good information on how your beliefs dictate biology and the perils of the high GI diet found here
The Fertility Diet
Jorge E. Chavarro and Walter C Willet
What the title says is what it is. Good information on exercise and losing weight with fertility in mind, and really yummy recipes.
The Low GI handbook
Prof Jennie Brand-Miller, Kaye Foster-Powell, and Prof Stephen Colagiuri
Great information on GI and pregnancy, GI and metabolic syndrome, GI and Polycystic ovarian syndrome and an Aussie based GI food listing.
Donor insemination
How I Began: The Story of Donor Insemination
Julia Paul (Ed) (1988)
A book written for children to help them understand their donor inseminated conception. It is written in a language which even pre-school children can understand and is supported by simple and sensitive illustrations.
Donor Insemination — International Social Science Perspectives
Eds Daniels, K. & Haimes, E. (1998)
This book brings together an international group of social scientists to discuss the social, cultural, political and practical dimensions to DI, relating it to the wider debates about fertility treatment and the place of assisted conception in contemporary society.
Artificial Insemination by donor (AID in Australia — medical, social and ethical considerations)
Wood, C; Leeton, J & Kovacs, G.
The Gift of a Child
Snowden, R & Snowden, E. (1984)
This book gives clear, comprehensive and non-technical information about childlessness caused by male infertility. It focuses on artificial insemination by donor (AID)
Gamete Donation: Current ethics in the European Union.
Englert, Y. (1998)
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: an Enigma
Smith, L. (1989)
A concise, educational self-help book based on the Australian experience with references relevant to Australians.
Explaining Endometriosis
Henderson, L., Riley, R, & Wood, R.
Allen and Unwin Pty Ltd (1991)
This book gives information on what endometriosis is, it’s causes, diagnosis and treatments.
Living with Endometriosis
Kate Weinstein (1987)
A comprehensive guide, which includes medical facts and practical strategies for coping with all aspects of endometriosis
Overcoming endometriosis
Ballweg, M and Deutsch, S. (1988)
Put together by the American Endometriosis Association. It discusses causes, symptoms, treatment and ways of coping with endometriosis.
The Endometriosis Answer Book; New Hopes New Help
Lauersen, N. H. & de Swaan, C. (1988)
Explores this disease and provides facts on it’s causes, prevention and treatment.
Hysterectomy
Experiences of Hysterectomy
Web, A. (1989)
This book is written in association with the hysterectomy support group includes many women’s stories about their emotions both prior and after undergoing surgery.
Infertility — emotional aspects
Surviving infertility. A compassionate guide through the emotional crisis of infertility
Salzer, L (1991)
Without child: Experiencing and resolving infertility
Glazer, E & Cooper, S (1988)
IVF and Ever after
Nichola Bedos
Good info on the emotional landscape of IVF
Taking charge of infertility
Johnston, P. (1994)
Infertility — general
Infertility & Identity
L. Deveraux & A. Hammerman (1998)
A therapeutic approach to treating infertile patients that focuses on what it means to be infertile, rather than solving the problem through remedies such as adoption or medical treatment.
Natural Hormone Balance For Women
Uzzi Reiss
Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
Kempers, R. Cohen, J., Haney, A & Younger, J (1998)
Resolving Infertility
Aronson, D
Resolving Infertility, from the country's foremost infertility organisation, is an invaluable roadmap to navigating the vast landscape of infertility options. Its special interactive design offers simple tools to facilitate your decision-making, from "Decision Tress" to "Questions to Ask" to sections sharing firsthand accounts from people coping with infertility.
The Unofficial Guide to Overcoming Infertility
Liebmann-smith, J., Nardi Egan, J & Stangel, J. (1999)
With this guide, couples that experience infertility can find out where to go for help, what treatments really work, how to beat the odds, and how to improve changes of contraception.
Your Essential Infertility Companion
Anna Furse
HarperCollins Publishers 2001
This guide provides information on: different causes of fertility problems; the drug & treatment options available; the medical technology – how does it work? & Self-help and complementary medicine.
Infertility Solutions Natural Approaches
Albo, S. Putnam 2000
This book offers a variety of alternative approaches for increasing the odds of conception naturally.
Polycystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
Carey, C and Harris, A. (2000)
This book offers advice on dealing with this gynecological disorder, which can affect everything from weight to infertility.
Fertility “Why can’t I have a baby?”
Kerrie Lee (1992)
This book is part of the Health Book series and explores causes of infertility as well as treatment options.
Trying for a Baby
Pete Moore — Lion Publishing PLC (1997)
This book explains in simple terms the problems and available solutions to infertility, including IVF and gamete donation. Ethics of treatment are examined and the book questions how people are valued in relation to others and to God.
Getting Pregnant
Anne Charlish (2002)
This book seeks to unravel the issues surrounding fertility and conception. It tackles the medical factors that may affect the likelihood of a woman becoming pregnant and the non-medical reasons for infertility.
Getting Pregnant the Natural way
D.S. Gordon and Deborah Feingold 2000
A guide for women who are struggling with infertility. It explains the benefits of herbal medicine, homoeopathy, nutritional therapies and mind body medicine in conjunction with traditional therapies.
Infertility — A sympathetic approach
Winston, R. (1987)
An estimated one in eight couples has trouble conceiving. This guide looks at the known cures for infertility in men and women; what tests and investigations can be done, and what they involve; and different treatments available and their success, as well as general advice and support.
The New Fertility and Conception: The essential guide for childless couples
Stangel, J. (1988)
The Fertility Handbook: A positive and practical guide.
Bellina, J & Wilson, J. (1986)
Infertility: A common sense guide for the childless
Stanway, A. (1986)
Getting Pregnant: A Compassionate resource to overcoming infertility.
Jansen, R. (1997)
What to Expect When You’re Experiencing Infertility: how to cope with the emotional crisis & survive.
Peoples, D
A practical guide advises couples on how to cope with the emotions surrounding infertility, how to manage the stress of medical treatment, and how to select a doctor.
Natural Fertility
Bradford, N.
One in six couples now experience difficulties having a baby, but by detoxifying your system and adjusting your lifestyle, you can boost your chances of conceiving. This book offers advice on relaxation, complementary therapies, diet and exercise for increased fertility and a healthy pregnancy.
Natural solutions to infertility
Glenville, M (2000)
This text provides information on how to improve chances of conception and promote a healthy pregnancy via a natural program of nutrition and supplementation. It contains advice on how to recognise and eliminate fertility-decreasing factors from both lifestyle and environment.
Infertility in the modern world: present and future prospects
Bentley, G &. Mascie-Taylor, C.
An interdisciplinary perspective on the ways in which human biology and culture can affect fertility
Getting pregnant: all you need to know about fertility and infertility
Winston, R
Examines conception and pregnancy and all the potential surrounding problems. Based on the most up-to-date research, the author gives advice on topics such as how to increase the chances of conception, the causes of male and female infertility, and miscarriage.
Infertility: All your Questions answered
Wood, C, & Kovacs, G (1996)
Infertility — relationship issues
Healing the Infertile Family: Strengthening your relationship in the search for parenthood.
Becker, G (1996)
Infertility: A guide for couples
Callan, V. (1988)
IVF — general
Preimplantation Genetic Disorders
Harper, J; Delahanly, J; Handyside, A,- John Wiley & Sons Ltd 2001
This book provides an introduction and overview of the principles of Preimplantation Genetic Disorders (PGD). It should appeal to the prenatal diagnosis community, clinical geneticists and fetal medicine specialists.
The IVF Revolution
Prof. Winston (2000)
The UK’s leading expert looks at how it feels to have a baby by artificial means, what the chances of success are, & what the implications are – both for the baby & its parents.
The chance of a lifetime: infertility and IVF
Dettman, C & Saunders, D (1987)
Test tube babies: A guide to moral questions, present techniques and future possibilities
Walters, W & Singer, P (1982)
Test tube conception: A guide for couples, doctors and the community to the revolutionary breakthrough in treating infertility including the ethical, legal and social issues
Wood, C & Westmore (1984)
In Vitro fertilisation: The A.R.T of making babies
Sher, G., Davis, V & Stoess, J (1995)
Infertility for Dummies
Sharon Perkins and Jackie Meyers-Thompson
The basics of IVF and all treatments, a good first book to read to get acquainted with what happens
Reproductive technologies: Gender, motherhood and medicine.
Stanworth, M (1987)
Test tube women: What future for motherhood?
Arditti, R., Klein, R. & Minden, S. (1989)
IVF — personal accounts
In Pursuit of Parenthood
Kate Brian — Bloomsbury 1998
This account of IVF treatment chronicles the joy and pain of couples embarking on the emotional roller coaster of IVF. Advice on coping with the stresses of treatment is also offered.
A Childless World
Hans Morse — Pan Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd 2001
This is the story of one couples quest to have a child including their experience of an IVF program. It is written by the husband and therefore offers a view not often heard in the area of infertility.
Patient Letters — Personal experiences of IVF
IVF Friends (1995)
The roller coaster (A country couple’s ride with in vitro fertilisation)
Masters, J. (2000)
This is a very personal and moving book, which shows what involvement with IVF, is really like.
A Baby Maybe
Nugent-Smith, C & Nugent-Smith, J. (1987)
Describes the effect that infertility has on a married couple and their experience of IVF
Battles with the Baby Gods — Infertility: Stories of Hope
Hampson, A. (1997)
In these honest and moving accounts, men and women share the experience of their pursuit of parenthood.
Our miracle called Louise
Brown, L., Brown, J & Freeman, S. (1979)
The first hand account of John and Lesley Brown whose daughter Louise was the first “test-tube” baby.
In Pursuit of Pregnancy
Liebmann-Smith, J (1989)
This book looks at how couple’s discover, cope with and resolve their fertility problems
The Child Within: Surviving the shattered dreams of motherhood
Fiske, L. (2001)
Male infertility
Overcoming Male Infertility: understanding its causes & treatments
Schover, L & Thomas, A. (2000)
Experts from the Cleveland Clinic offer a guide on male infertility from state-of-the-art treatments to advice for men on emotional aspects. It also gives advice for women on helping their man through the trauma of infertility treatment, including how to get him there in the first place.
Miscarriage and childbearing loss
Unspeakable Losses: Understanding the Experience of Pregnancy Loss, Miscarriage and Abortion.
Kim Kluger-Bell — Penguin 1999
This book explores the importance of acknowledging grief and the depth of loss. Practical and helpful advice is offered for women, friends and families.
Miscarriage: Women sharing from the Heart
Marie Allen: Shelly Marks — John Wiley & Sons Ltd 1993
Provides support and advice for those who have suffered trauma of miscarriage. Helps women understand their feelings and also provides helpful advice for husbands, family members and friends.
Miscarriage: What every Woman needs to know
Lesley Regan — Onon Publishing Group 2001
Provides up-to-date information on causes, risks and treatment of miscarriage.
A Silent Love
Adrienne Ryan — Penguin 2000.
A collection of real-life stories gives voice to grief of miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death. It explores the experience of both mothers and fathers and also grandparents.
Motherhood after Miscarriage
Kathleen Diamond — Adams Media Corporation 2002
Describes the physical and psychological consequences of having a miscarriage. Suggest ways to overcome the grief of losing a pregnancy and discusses the biology of pregnancy and ways to understand and prevent miscarriages.
Always a Part of Me
Collinge, A., Danial, S. & Jones, H. (2002)
A Piece of my Heart: Living Through the Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth or infant Death
M. Fumia (2000)
This book is about the necessity of grieving the loss of tiny, unlived lives.
Still to be born
Schwiebert, P & Kirk, P (1989)
A guide for bereaved parents who are making decisions about their future.
Miscarriage
Oakley, A, McPherson, A & Roberts, H. (1990)
This book deals with the physical realities of miscarriage but also concentrates on the emotional and psychological problems created by such an event.
Miscarriage: A book for parents experiencing foetal death.
Johnson, J & Johnson, M. (1983)
Older motherhood
Beating the Biological Clock — The joys and Challenges of Late Motherhood
Armstrong, P. (1996)
The book covers everything from pre-conceptual care to pre-natal diagnostic testing. It is packed with information and anecdotes drawn directly from the experience of women themselves and reassures the older mother-to-be so that she can carry, bear and nurture her new born, confident that she has made the right choices.
The Everything Guide to Pregnancy over 35
Brett McWharter Sember
Good info on all that affects a mum to be over 35, really practical.
First baby after thirty: A comprehensive guide to pregnancy, birth and childcare
Clements, R. (1986)
Parenting
The Long Awaited Stork
Ellen Sarasohn Glazer — John Wiley & Sons Ltd 1998
Offers understanding, advice and support for those who have become parents through adoption, DI or surrogacy or those who have used such medical techniques as IVF or GIFT. Such parents can often feel different and fearful of loss, isolation and incompetence.
Postnatal depression
Depression after Childbirth
Katherina Dalton; Wendy Holton -Oxford University Press 2001
Guide to help women and their families cope with post-natal depression. Includes chapters on careers and motherhood, coping with stress and looks at the role a partner can play and the effects on them of PND.
Postnatal depression. Facing the paradox of loss, happiness and motherhood
Paula Nicolson 2001
Postnatal depression (PND) is usually considered an abnormal reaction after the birth of a child. This book written for the sufferer herself and helpers to help understand that these reactions are normal as well as offering solutions.
Prenatal diagnosis
Which Tests for my Unborn Child: A Guide to Prenatal Diagnosis
de Crespigny, L and Dredge, R. (1991)
Pregnancy and birth
"Practical parenting" pregnancy and birth
Gill Thorn
Offering valuable information on pre-conception planning, how your unborn baby develops, the different stages of labour, ante-natal options and getting to know your newborn, this is a practical and informative guide to bringing a new life into the world.
Planning a baby? How to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and give your baby the best possible start
Brewer, S. (1995)
The Facts of life: A three dimensional Study
Miller, J and Pelham, D (1984)
A Child is Born (photographs of life before birth)
Nilsson, L (1977)
New Active Birth
Balaskas, S. (1989)
Nature birth: Preparing for natural birth in an age of technology
Brook, D. (1985)
Stress management and relaxation
Stress: an owner’s manual
Rowshan, A. (1998)
This guide offers a holistic approach to stress management, including spiritual, mental, emotional & physical stress. It offers a wide range of easily mastered techniques & mental skills for dealing with stress & its symptoms, including meditation and relaxation exercises.
Simple Relaxation: The Mitchell method of physiological relaxation for easing tension.
Mitchell, L. (1987)
Surrogacy
Surrogate mother: One woman’s story
Stevens, K & Dally, E. (1985)
Therapy
Couple Therapy for Infertility
Ronny Diamond (1999)
Telephone Counselling
Hambly, G (1989)
Infertility Counseling: A comprehensive handbook for clinicians
Hammer Burns, L & Covington, S (Eds) (1999)
Infertility and involuntary childlessness
Beth Cooper-Hilbert 1998
This guide is for therapists and doctors working with infertile couples. It shows how to counsel couples during this stressful time including guiding them in making decisions about medical choices and helping them to resolve their grief.
Infertility
Sandra Leiblum — Wiley and Sons Ltd 1997
This book provides an overview of causes and the course of infertility explores psychological relational impact and examines alternative routes to parenthood.
Other books of interest
Sex in the Future
Robin Baker — Pan Macmillan 1999
Artificial insemination (A.I) and IVF, cloning, surrogacy, and paternity testing: what will happen when ancient urges meet future technology? Fictionalised scenes followed by scientific analysis of future of reproduction.
Modern Medicine and Jewish Ethics
Rosner, F (1991)
The Baby Machine: commercialisation of motherhood
Scutt, J (1988)
Planning a baby
Dr Sarah Brewer
An overall conception book
The Natural Way to Better Babies
Francesca Naish and Janette Roberts
The Natural way to a Better Pregancy - good info on all the aspects of things that can affect fertility.
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