In Vitro Fertilization: The A.R.T.* of Making Babies - Hardcover

Approximately four million couples in the U.S. face infertility. For about 25 percent of them, in vitro fertilization is the best option for conception, yet many couples remain uninformed about the procedure. Written by one of the top in vitro specialists in the country, In Vitro Fertilization, Third Edition presents a clearly written, complete guide to alternative means of conception. Now thoroughly updated and revised, this book discusses everything one needs to know about IVF, including how to find and choose the best in vitro programs, what to expect as you go through the process, and what your chances are of achieving a successful pregnancy. Designed to prepare couples for the complex and emotional process of IVF, this new edition provides readers with the most accurate and current information available. Written in non-technical terminology, this book is the perfect reference for anyone facing this controversial and confusing procedure.

Geoffrey Sher, M.D., established the first non-university IVF program in the U.S. in 1982. He and his clinic have been featured on Good Morning America and in The New York Times Magazine. Joel Batzofin, M.D. Is currently the medical director at The Sher Institute for Reproductive Medicine, New York City. Virginia Marriage Davis, R.N., M.N., is a former medical practice consultant, family nurse practitioner, and lecturer. Jean Stoess, M.A., is a freelance development editor and writer.