Donor Conception Network
| Beyond Childlessness: For Every Woman who Ever Wanted to Have a Child And Didn't (2005) By Rachel Black and Louise Scull Published in the UK by Rodale International Ltd ISBN: 1-4050-7761-1 |
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| The authors interviewed over 200 women for this book, with a wide variety of reasons for remaining childless, including infertility, early menopause, leaving it too late, not finding the right partner at the right time, and being with a partner who doesn’t want children. The book sensitively examines how the experience of childlessness effects a woman';s relationship with herself, her partner and the rest of the world. It discusses coping mechanisms, dealing with grief, and alternative lifestyles and alternative nurturing, including adoption. Recommended |
| MISCARRIAGE AFTER INFERTILITY: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO COPING (2003) By Margaret Comerford Freda and Carrie F Semelsberger Published by Fairview Press ISBN: 1-57749-135-1 |
| This book is from the USA , and it includes the experiences of a number of women who suffered pregnancy loss after infertility treatment. It gives information about the incidence and possible causes of miscarriage, and then goes on to explore common reactions and feelings, and suggests some coping strategies. |
| A MOTHER IN MY HEART: HOW TO OVERCOME THE PAIN OF INVOLUNTARY CHILDLESSNESS (2001) By Ginny Fraser Published by Nightlight Publishing ISBN: 0954018001 |
| More and more women find themselves entering their thirties and forties without children, which was the situation the author found herself in. In the book she charts her progress from despair to acceptance, and includes the personal accounts of others. The book also includes a range of personal development tools for the reader to experiment with |
| INCONCEIVABLE CONCEPTIONS: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF INFERTILITY AND REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY (2003) Edited by Jane Haynes and Juliet Miller. Afterword by Germaine Greer. Published by Brunner- Routledge ISBN: 1-58391-168-5 |
| The editors are a psychotherapist and a Jungian psychoanalyst working in London. The book examines the experience of infertility from a male and female perspective, and aims to unravel some of the implications of advancing reproductive technology. It includes contributions from a wide range of professional disciplines, including medical practitioners, psychotherapists, an author, a social anthropologist and a member of the public. Personal reflections from a woman who had a child by egg donation from a close family member, and that of her donor are included. It also has a chapter consisting of interviews with lesbian couples who have children conceived by donor insemination. |
| CHOOSING ASSISTED REPRODUCTION: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS (1999) by Susan Cooper and Ellen Sarasohn Glazer Published by Perspectives Press: ISBN: 0944934226. |
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An in-depth exploration of the social and emotional issues in assisted reproductive technology. Susan Cooper is a psychologist and Ellen Glazer a clinical social worker. While providing basic medical information about high tech treatment, this book carefully details the social, psychological and ethical considerations involved in assisted reproduction. It provides a detailed discussion of sperm, egg and embryo donation issues, and offers support and advice to couples regarding when to end treatment. It promotes telling children about their donor origins as the only ethical option. It has information that will be relevant to single women and lesbians. Recommended Read a detailed review |
| DR FOSTER FERTILITY GUIDE (2002) Published by Vermillion ISBN: 0091883814 |
| This independent guide provides diverse up to date information on fertility services in the UK, enabling readers to make informed choices. It has information on all UK clinics including eligibility criteria, costs, waiting times and whether funding is available from individual local authorities. It also has a discussion on the issues surrounding egg and sperm donation, and practical information about the availability of counselling and support networks. It also includes easy to understand medical information about the IVF process. The book is highly recommended to anyone who needs fertility treatment. A few copies available to buy, priced at £12.00 |
| YOUR ESSENTIAL INFERTILITY COMPANION: A USERS GUIDE TO TESTS, TECHNOLOGY AND THERAPIES (2001) By Anna Furse published by Thorsons ISBN: 0722534078 |
| Updated edition of a book first published in 1997. Anna Furse is a theatre director; playwright and journalist who with her partner had a baby through IVF treatment, and was featured on the BBC documentary series Making babies. Her book is a clear and thoughtful assertive consumers guide to the world of assisted reproductive technology and complementary therapies as well. The language is straightforward with excellent descriptions and line drawings illustrating procedures such as IVF, IUI and ICSI. The emotional ups and downs of treatment are discussed. There is a list of UK clinics covering issues not discussed in the HFEA Patient's Guide, such as approximate costs, age limits, whether counselling is free or not and whether the clinic treats single and/or lesbian women. |
| IN PURSUIT OF PARENTHOOD: REAL LIFE EXPERIENCES OF IVF (1998) by Kate Brian Published by Bloomsbury. ISBN: 074753747X |
| Despite its prevalence the practical aspects of IVF can be intimidating, and the first section offers a sensitive account of each stage of the process. It includes advice on strategies for coping with the intense psychological stresses that accompany treatment. Real life couples share their experiences in a series of in-depth interviews covering a wide range of circumstances and outcomes. There is a useful list of UK based support organisations. |
| THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF INFERTILITY (1995) by Chrissie Jones. Published by Next Step Publishing. ISBN: 0952605201 |
| Sympathetically written by a woman who has experienced infertility and has listened to numerous other couples describe their journeys. The author highlights feelings commonly experienced, and in a clear easy to follow way, suggests coping strategies. |
| THE INFERTILITY SURVIVAL GUIDE (2001) By Judith Daniluk. Published by New Harbinger Publications. ISBN: 1-57224-247-7 |
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This Canadian book addresses the psychological stresses of infertility particularly well, and is informative and easy to read. It includes chapters titled: "Making decisions you can live with, keeping your relationship alive, dealing with significant and insignificant others and coping with infertility over time. Recommended |
| OVERCOMING MALE INFERTILITY: UNDERSTANDING ITS CAUSES AND TREATMENTS (2000) by Leslie R. Schover and Anthony J. Thomas. Published by John Wiley and Sons. ISBN: 0471244716 |
| Written by an American urologist specialising in male infertility and a psychologist, this book gives clear and detailed explanations of the various causes of male infertility. There is also up to date and detailed discussion of treatment options such as IVF with intra- cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), including research based evidence of the possibility of the children inheriting health problems from their fathers. There is a very good discussion on the psychological effects of male infertility on men and women. Donor Insemination is portrayed as an option that many families cannot accept; chosen as a first option by couples who cannot afford IVF/ICSI. The author feels that most families conceal DI from their children, but the increased use of genetic testing and information in medicine may make this more difficult in the future. |
| MALE INFERTILITY- MEN TALKING (1993) By Mary- Claire Mason. Published by Routledge ISBN: 0415072905 |
| Focuses on how men are affected socially and emotionally by a diagnosis of Infertility. Men talk about relationships, feelings of isolation, their medical experiences and the importance of biological fatherhood. |
