A Donor Insemination Guide: Written by and for Lesbian Women
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (632 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1560232277 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 130 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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TINY Book, not very detailed Charlie This book lacked a lot of specific details I was hoping for. It covers a variety of options for donor insemination (DI), but didn't really cover the details of how to go about each. I appreciated that it didn't dismiss any of the options available for DI, but more detailed information about topics like how long a sample is viable for, what temperature. In Agreeance Mermaidgrrrl I agree with the other reviewer - their emphasis on timing having to be perfect has caused quite a lot of anxiety for me. After all, there's only so much we can control about this process and the rest is part nature, part luck. I would reccomend this book to someone doing home IVI's with fresh sperm, but it will only cause more angst to those doing fr. Ok, but a tad melodramatic This was the first pregnancy book I read. Frankly, I found it a bit scary. The authors clearly had a very hard time with conception and with their small-town North Carolina doctors. That seems to have made them a tad fanatical about moms-to-be doing *everything* "right" or they'll never have a child. And I'm not sure the authros' (expectation and) exp
Frazer and Ms. She is the author of Homosexual Rites of Passage, and is currently working on a newsletter entitled The Lavender Lighthouse: Helping Women Navigate Donor Insemination, Pregnancy and Parenthood, in which lesbian women and parents are invited to share their experiences and insights with one ano
The possible emotional effects on the relationship. And more!. Choosing donor methods. Now, written especially for lesbians, A Donor Insemination Guide smoothes the way by sharing the experiences of other lesbian women who have successfully conceived using donor insemination, Revealing what many doctors don't tell you about the practical details and emotional aspects of this intimate process, A Donor Insemination Guide offers readers the information they need to make wise choices, including: The pros and cons of known and unknown donors. Tips for dealing with the medical establishment. But when doctors, medical staff, sperm banks, donors and a deep-freeze get in on the act, it can become somewhat stressful. Essential legal considerations. Proven Techniques For Lesbians Who Want To Encourage A Safe And Loving Conception; Conceiving a child together is an act of love
frozen sperm, ovulation, the menstrual cycle, and other physiologic topics, and at the end of each chapter they recount their personal experiences. Given the scant number of lesbian-specific titles on this subject, this volume should be considered for purchase by all public libraries, especially those in areas where gay and lesbian health clinics and support are difficult to find. From Library Journal Mohler and Frazer are life partners and the coparents of children conceived through donor insemination. Martha E. This book blends their recollections with practical advice for lesbians who wish to conceive in a similar manner. Any woman interested in the topic will be able to find useful information