infertility

The lives of four women intersect in a miraculous way when India Bishop, having married and then fallen in love with a wealthy older man, decides to cement their relationship with a baby, despite the disapproval of his grown daughter Bettina, and turns to Princeton student and egg donor Jules Strauss, and surrogate mother Annie Barrow, for help.

"Kristen Petersen doesn't do drama, will fight to the death for her friends, and has no room in her life for guys who just don't get her. She's also keeping a big secret: facing a medically necessary procedure that will make it impossible for her to have children. Planning her best friend's wedding is bittersweet for Kristen -- especially when she meets the best man, Josh Copeland. He's funny, sexy, never offended by her mile-wide streak of sarcasm, and always one chicken enchilada ahead of her hangry. Even her dog, Stuntman Mike, adores him. The only catch: Josh wants a big family someday.Kristen knows he'd be better off with someone else, but as their attraction grows, it's harder and harder to keep him at arm's length"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses . . . many options available to individuals struggling with infertility"--Amazon.com.

"Sexually transmitted diseases are an unfortunate danger for people who are sexually active. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that half of all sexually transmitted infections affect people ages 15 to 24, so it is crucial to educate young adults about the consequences of unprotected sex before they become sexually active. Full-color photographs and detailed infographics supplement the informative texts discussion of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and the ways in which their spread can be prevented"--Amazon.com.

Melody and Harmony are without a doubt two of the most powerful pregnant teens on the planet, and there's only one thing they could do that would make them more famous than they already are: tell the truth.

In a future where only teens are able to become pregnant, twins Harmony and Melody are each due to deliver twins of their own, awarding them instant fame in a society where babies mean status and money. As their lives spiral in directions they never imagined, however, both sisters consider whether they're truly happy and discover what it will take to be truly happy.

Describes the causes of infertility; reviews the conventional medical therapies that may be used to achieve conception; looks at the history of in vitro fertilization and its variations; and discusses the criticisms that have been aimed at the fertility industry.

A successful doctor with a fairy tale marriage has everything but the child she wants. Obsessed with becoming pregnant, she travels to Hong Kong to explore reproductive technologies and finds she is in incredible danger.

Discusses the steps that are followed when conception cannot be natural and explains the controversy, costs, and positive and negative effects that can result from various forms of fertilization.