The making of a heartbeat : one woman's journey through IVF and beyond... / written by Dr. Donna Marie Day.

  • Day, Donna Marie
Date:
[2013]
  • Books

About this work

Description

"Donna spent over 13 years searching for an answer to her "unexplained infertility" ....she endured countless IVFs, IUIs, medications, testing, procedures, etc. In addition, she traveled throughout the U.S. and Mexico for a variety of medical treatments, sought advice and consultation from a host of doctors, OB/GYNs, Reproductive Endocrinologists, Fertility Specialists and more, in her quest to conceive. Finally, after countless heartaches, and with sheer determination, persisent research and will, she found her answer. This book captures her feelings, frustrations, and triumphs she experienced throughout her journey. In her own words, she offers advice, and makes recommendations to others based on personal experience...what she learned while trying to conceive. Some of her candid writing is addressed to her unborn child...a child that she new, in her heart, she would one day hold. During her long awaited "success", she uncovered her true passion of helping other women with infertility and immunology issues; she is extremely excited about this book, and hopes that readers will find it heartfelt, informative, and inspirational."--From publisher.

Publication/Creation

[United States] : Dr. Donna Marie Day, [2013]

Physical description

66 pages ; 23 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 65-66).

Contents

Preface -- Chapter 1. And for this child, I prayed -- Chapter 2. Infertility insurance 101 -- Chapter 3. The world of immunology... uncovered -- Chapter 4. Nogales, Mexico and LIT - twice over -- Chapter 5. The twelve tried at IUI/IVF/FET -- Chapter 6. IVIG or Intralipid, anyone? -- Chapter 7. FINALLY! -- Chapter 8. Cycle preparation tips -- Chapter 9. Tricks of the trade (ICSI, embryo hatching, embryo glue) -- Chapter 10. Conclusion -- Chapter 11. Recommended reads and support groups.

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Languages

Where to find it

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ISBN

  • 9781483916996
  • 1483916995