Zita West's Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception

Author: Zita West
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0091929342
Category : Fertility
Languages : en
Pages : 514

Book Description
Embarking on IVF, or any assisted fertility treatment, can be a very demanding and stressful experience, but the right physical, nutritional and emotional support can lessen these stresses and strains and increase your chances of success. In Zita West's Guide to Fertility and Assisted Conception leading fertility and pregnancy expert Zita West offers an in-depth explanation of all aspects of fertility and, uniquely, addresses the issues involved in using assisted conception.

The IVF Diet

Author: Zita West
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473528720
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
The definitive week-by-week diet and lifestyle plan to support IVF treatment and help you become pregnant from the one of the UK's foremost experts on fertility and conception, Zita West. 'The IVF process is so out of your control and this was a really helpful tool to bring me back in control and nurture my body' -- ***** Reader review 'Excellent book, a great way to feel like you have some control over this crazy process!' -- ***** Reader review 'Terrific and informative - worth every penny' -- ***** Reader review 'Easy to read and easy to understand' -- ***** Reader review 'Brilliant' -- ***** Reader review **************************************************************************************************** More and more couples are turning to IVF each year to help them conceive, and yet there are still many questions to be answered. "What makes IVF successful?" and "what else can we do to support our treatment?" are two of the most important queries couples can have, and here, Zita West offers solutions. Nutrition and lifestyle advice, psychological and emotional support and a positive mindset all play an important part in helping couples conceive, and can even make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful outcome. This book not only advises how to prepare for IVF, but why it's so important to prepare, and with a step-by-step diet and lifestyle plan and over 60 recipes for meals designed for optimum fertility heath, this is a clear way to actively support your treatment.

Fertility and Conception

Author: Zita West
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781409346777
Category : Conception
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
1 in 7 couples in the UK experience difficulties conceiving (nhs.uk). If you're not getting pregnant as quickly as you'd like, this fertility book will reassure you such issues are common, and offers a variety of conventional and complementary ways to help you take charge of your fertility. Renowned pregnancy expert Zita West takes a uniquely holistic approach to fertility and conception, guiding you through every stage of trying for a baby, from before you stop using contraception through to natural conception, fertility testing, and assisted conception, such as IVF. Discover the best time to get pregnant, the reasons behind infertility, understand the relationship between fertility and diet, and much more. With advice you can trust, Fertility and Conception (previous ISBN 9780751338652) is a 'must have' for all men and women looking to maximize their fertility and welcome a new baby into their lives.

Eat Yourself Pregnant

Author: Zita West
Publisher: Nourish
ISBN: 9781848992078
Category : Cookbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book explains how equipping your body with essential nutrients ensures that your reproductive system is prepared for a successful pregnancy. This book will show you how to assess your fertility. Next there is a detox plan to cleanse your body of chemicals that can prevent conception, and prepare your body; followed by a 10-week fertility-boosting programme. The author ensures that the vital nutrients are all included: especially magnesium, zinc, selenium and manganese. She also includes notes for both men as well as women, and for those trying for a baby later in life, or with specific problems, such as PCOS, endometriosis and fibroids.

Your Pregnancy Companion

Author: Zita West
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1409005828
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
Your Pregnancy Companion is an informative and reassuring guide to pregnancy, birth and the first weeks with your baby. Full of the latest essential information and expert advice, it will help you to prepare yourself for motherhood and give your baby the best start in life. Zita also includes her own unique methods and advice which make her so successful with her clients’ pregnancies, such as relaxation techniques to prepare for birth, simple Mind-Body-Baby exercises to start bonding with your baby during pregnancy, and information on nutrition to help control morning sickness, sleep well and feel more energetic. Your Pregnancy Companion includes: · Stage-by-stage photographs of your developing baby · What to eat to stay healthy and help your baby develop · What to expect from antenatal care · How to prepare yourself physically and mentally for the birth · Information on genetics · Sections for expectant dads and preparing for fatherhood · Specific advice for mothers who have had IVF, have a higher risk pregnancy or who are expecting twins · Q&A sections to answer common questions and concerns · Essential advice to help you through the first weeks of parenthood, including breast- and bottle-feeding, promoting good sleep, keeping your baby clean and comfortable, ‘baby blues’/ PND, understanding your baby’s cries and having fun with your baby This is the perfect companion to help you prepare yourself physically and mentally for the most incredible and unique time in your life.

Fertility & Conception

Author: Zita West
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789496904
Category : Conception
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive handbook for couples looking to start a family, including those have experienced conception problems, draws on the latest medical and healthy research to provide practical advice and up-to-date information on how to maximize fertility and presents a number of conventional and complementary therapies, ranging from nutrition to IVF to assist.

Acupuncture in Pregnancy and Childbirth

Author: Zita West
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 0443103712
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
ACUPUNCTURE IN PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH is a concise highly illustrated and practical guide to using acupuncture to treat women throughout their pregnancy and labour. Drawing on an unparalleled wealth of experience as a midwife and an acupuncturist, the author has produced a book accessible to both acupuncture students and practitioners covering physiology related to pregnancy and childbirth, illuminating links between Western knowledge and acupuncture approaches and suggesting points and point combinations for particular stages and actions during pregnancy and labour. Highly illustrated with summary boxes and guidelines Covers nutritional aspects of pregnancy Gives practical advice and instruction on the use of acupuncture through the four trimesters of pregnancy and labour Uses case examples to further illustrate the text Covers recent advances in relation to the effects of aspirin and heparin to the immune system and pregnancy Includes IVF pregnancies Glossary and appendix of useful addresses Fully updated and revised throughout to include recent research Nutrition and its effect on the foetus (new and developing area of research)

Natural Pregnancy

Author: Zita West
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781405302296
Category : Alternative medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Give your baby the best start in life with this practical guide to natural pregnancy. From preconception to pregnancy and postnatal care, fertility expert and midwife Zita West takes you through this special time suggesting safe and natural ways to enhance your experience. Covering the most effective complementary treatments, from acupuncture and yoga to tips on how to boost immunity and minimize morning sickness, this is the definitive guide to enjoying a healthy and natural pregnancy. Zita West's natural pregnancy programme represents the future of childbirth.' Daily Mail

Get A Life

Author: Rosie Bray
Publisher: Orion
ISBN: 140915503X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
Richard and Rosie started trying to conceive after five years of being together but, two and a half years and countless prenatal vitamins and ovulation kits later, there hadn't been even a phantom pregnancy. So began their adventure into IVF, via blood tests, sperm tests, injections and probes, becoming involuntary experts on embryology through failure, despair, persistence and success. After 4 years, 3 different clinics, 2 positive pregnancy tests and 1 miscarriage, they finally had a successful pregnancy. GET A LIFE is the perfect down-to-earth guide for anyone thinking of embarking on fertility treatment. It's two books in one, a book of advice for women and a survival guide for men, each chapter mirrored but with very different experience and advice. IVF is terrifying, awful and extraordinary in equal measures for both partners. GET A LIFE shares Richard and Rosie's ride on the fertility roller coaster, bringing you the funny, emotional and physical sides of IVF. It is an invaluable guide from both perspectives on how to get through the process in one piece.

Fertility Foods

Author: Elizabeth Shaw
Publisher: Hatherleigh Press
ISBN: 1578267048
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 359

Book Description
A complete fertility diet program for women seeking a healthy pregnancy—with expert advice, nutritional guidance, and over 100 recipes from certified RDNs Struggling with infertility can be one of the most frustrating experiences for women looking to conceive. Rather than juggle multiple prescription medications all while scheduling an endless series of doctors’ visits, Fertility Foods helps you to seek better results—just by changing your diet. As you prepare to enter one of the most significant times in your life, you owe it to yourself and your future children to make sure that your body has absolutely everything it needs, at the proper times and in the proper quantities. Fertility Foods includes: • Over 100 nutritious, satisfying dishes to boost your fertility • Dietary breakdowns to help you understand what will help your body conceive, and why • Tips on managing stress and other lifestyle factors • Heartfelt support and guidance from women who have struggled with infertility • A how-to guide on putting together a healthy kitchen Fertility Foods is more than just a diet plan or cookbook. It’s a companion—a constant support system that will provide you with the information you need to ensure you receive proper nutrition before conception.