For so many struggling to get pregnant, finding resources and educating yourself offers a sense of control and helps with the frustration of navigating a medical condition.
There are loads of options available for books about trying to conceive and infertility struggles, and healing from pregnancy loss. Here are ten books I recommend adding to your TBR while managing your fertility journey.
Taking Charge Of Your Fertility – Toni Weschler
This book is a fantastic resource if you are just beginning your fertility journey or managing challenges while trying to conceive. You will learn tips on tracking your own fertility cycle, how to identify your fertile window, clues about your infertility and general women’s health.
It Starts With The Egg – Rebecca Fett
A popular choice for woman who are focused on improving egg quality or trying to conceive over 35. It takes a scientific approach to offering advice and information for boosting egg health, getting pregnant naturally, or increase your chances for a successful IVF cycle.
Related Read: Finding Community On Your IVF Journey
Conquering Infertility – Alice Domar, PhD
Dr. Domar’s book is based on years of her research regarding infertility and the mind/ body connection. This book is for anyone managing the stress and mental challenges of infertility and looking for strategies to cope with the mental challenges of infertility.
The Trying Game – Amy Klein
Author of NYT column “The Fertility Diary”, Amy Klein offers a comprehensive guide to fertility treatments and a “roadmap” to infertility covering decision making, mental challenges, and emotional struggles.
Period power – Maisie Hill
This book offers information about a woman’s monthly cycle and how to use this knowledge to take control of your fertility. It includes practical suggestions for managing cycle symptoms and improving overall fertility health.
Related Read: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Navigating IVF
Real Food For Pregnancy – Lily Nichols
We know that nutrition plays a large role in in our fertility. What we eat can support our fertility and influence our chances of conceiving. There is a lot of information available, and it can be confusing. Author and prenatal nutrition specialist, Lily Nichols offers solid advice and information in this comprehensive guide to nutrition while trying to conceive and pregnancy.
Impatient Woman’s Guide To Getting Pregnant – Jean M. Twinge, PhD
This “girlfriends guide” to getting pregnant offers great suggestions and solutions for the frustration and mental challenge of struggle to conceive. The author, a sociologist and researcher, presents science in a casual tone for an easy and fun to read resource.
Three Makes Baby: How to Parent Your Donor-Conceived Child – Jana M. Rupnow
This is an incredibly thorough and helpful resource for anyone pursuing donor conception. The author addresses the most common questions and concerns for parents and intended parents of donor conception and offers supportive strategies for telling donor conceived children their special story.
Related Read: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Using An Egg Donor
Infertility Success: Stories of Help and Hope for Your Journey – Erica Hoke (with collaborating authors)
This collection of heartfelt personal stories told by women who have struggled to conceive and found success in a variety of different ways. The perfect read for anyone looking for hope and encouragement for their own journey. My personal story is featured in this collection.
I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, a Movement – Jessica Zucker
Pregnancy loss is incredibly painful and personal, but the author shares her personal story of loss and healing. The book is a beautiful exploration of grief as well as examining the complicated trauma of pregnancy loss.
