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Book SynopsisAn internationally known nutritional expert has found that couples can maximize their chances of getting pregnant by making changes in diet and lifestyle.
Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Introduction I: Factors that Can Affect Your Fertility 1.Nutrition 2.Alcohol, Smoking, and Drugs 3.Age and Medical Problems 4.Environmental Hazards 5.Occupational Hazards II. What You Can Do to Help Yourself 6.Timing When You Have Intercourse 7.Improving Your Diet 8.Giving Up Alcohol, Smoking, and Drugs 9.Reducing Your Stress Levels 10.Taking Nutritional Supplements 11.Exploring Complementary Medical Approaches 12.Getting Tested for Nutritional Deficiencies and Toxins 13.Protecting Yourself Against Environmental and Occupational Hazards 14.Overcoming Medical Problems III. Seeking Medical Help 15.Identifying the Problem 16.The Man’s Role 17.Infections Which Can Affect Both Male and Female Fertility IV. Medical Treatment—Assisted Conception 18.Where Can You Get Help? 19.What Are the Different Types of Fertility Treatment? V. When Things Go Wrong 20.Preventing Miscarriages VI. Putting It All Into Practice 21.The Four-Month Preconception Plan VII. Looking After Your Health During Pregnancy 22.Eating Well 23.Staying Off Alcohol and Cigarettes 24.Avoiding Infectiosn, Drugs, and Toxins 25.Looking Forward to Becoming a Parent Glossary References Recommended Reading Index
