How to Have a Baby is Dr. Malpani's complete, plain-English guide to understanding infertility and getting pregnant, across 309 pages.
What is inside
The 40 chapters are grouped like this:
- Getting started: when to worry, how babies are made, and the first tests
- The man: semen analysis, low sperm count, and how male infertility is treated
- The woman: ultrasound, laparoscopy, ovulation, PCOD, endometriosis and the tubes
- Treatments: fertility medicines, IUI, IVF, ICSI and PGD
- Donor and surrogacy: donor sperm, egg donation and surrogate mothering
- When treatment does not work: unexplained infertility, adoption and childfree living
- Coping: stress, the emotional side of infertility, and finding support
Who is this book for?
Any couple trying to have a baby and feeling lost in medical jargon. If you have just started trying, it tells you when to worry and what to check first. If you have already had treatment, it helps you understand your options.
Frequently asked questions
What causes infertility?
It can come from the man, the woman, or both. Common causes include a low sperm count, blocked tubes, ovulation problems such as PCOD, endometriosis, and age. Sometimes no cause is found.
What treatments does the book explain?
Fertility medicines, IUI, IVF, ICSI, PGD, and the use of donor sperm, donor eggs and surrogacy, plus options like adoption.
Is the book free?
Yes. Read all 309 pages online here, and download the full PDF at no cost.
Who wrote it?
Dr. Aniruddha Malpani, MD and Dr. Anjali Malpani, MD of the Malpani Infertility Clinic, Mumbai.
Want advice for your own situation?
The book explains your options. A doctor can tell you which ones fit your case.
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Understanding Male Infertility
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