Trying to Conceive: True Stories of How Couples Overcame Infertility

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When a couple has trouble conceiving, emotional factors can often be at play. While stress is a well-known factor affecting fertility, other more subtle issues can play a major role - such as unresolved fears about becoming a parent, childhood traumas, repressed emotions, self-esteem issues and relationship difficulties. Trying to Conceive provides fifteen real-life stories from women and men who were able to conceive only after they had taken a more holistic approach to pregnancy and resolved the emotional issues underlying their infertility. Mark and his wife Charlotte learned to work together as a team and made their relationship a priority before they fell pregnant. Suzanna resolved her feelings of anger towards her father before she conceived. Deb and Keith endured 23 IVF cycles and had to deal with numerous miscarriages before Deb radically changed her lifestyle and fell pregnant. Compelling, uplifting and often humorous, each of the fifteen case studies is complex and unique, revealing the need for individual solutions for each couple.

Michaela Ryan is a freelance writer and journalist who has contributed to various women's and health publications. She was inspired to write this book through her own experience of finally conceiving after she made significant emotional changes in her life. Michaela has lived in Japan and speaks Japanese and French. She is now the mother of a beautiful boy and lives in Queensland.

'Trying to Conceive is a delightful and helpful book that follows the successful journey to fertility for fifteen couples ... This is an invaluable resource for couples struggling to conceive.' Dr Judy Ford PhD, Geneticist and Fertility Advisor. 'The stories in this wonderful book resonate strongly with the stories that my clients have shared with me over many years. Well done to Michaela Ryan for helping us feel the overwhelming emotions which can be experienced, as well as illustrating ways of coping with the downs and ups of infertility.' Miranda Montrone, Psychologist and Infertility Counsellor. 'Honest, heart-warming and, at times, heart-wrenching - Michaela Ryan's anthology of personal anecdotes highlights the powerful experiences of couples who are trying to conceive ...Told with sometimes painful insights, mixed with delightful flashes of humour, these stories are illuminating and inspiring and will give great encouragement to everyone who wonders when their baby will come.' Karin Bishop, former Editor, Essential, The Sydney Morning Herald.