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by Ellen Sarasohn Glazer (Author), X (Author), Alan Rinzler (Editor)
Parenting after infertility. Parents who have wondered about the long term impact of infertility on their self image will find the answers in this insightful book.
Front Jacket
A successful pregnancy or adoption is a time of celebration. Yet, all new parents are sleep-deprived, confused, and often overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood. And, if you've come to parenting after a long, arduous course of infertility diagnosis and treatment, you've been faced with a unique set of dilemmas; your experience with infertility causes all parenting's stress and strains to be even more pronounced. Finally, here's a book that's sensitive and responsive to the vulnerable state you are in. The Long-Awaited Stork gives you all the information, advice, and support you need to adjust to and cope with the special problems of parenting after infertility. "Parents who have wondered what the long-term impact of infertility has been on their self-image will find the answers they have been seeking in this insightful book. In her sensitive way, Ellen Glazer makes it clear that having or adopting children does not And the emotional impact of infertility."--Lois Melina, author of Raising Adopted Children and Making Sense of Adoption "The Long-Awaited Stork provides comfort to the infertile and is a must-read for mental-health professionals in the field. Glazer's book is a sensitive and rich exploration into the long-term issues of infertility. Written in clear and entertaining style, [it] provides parents and professionals with the missing piece in our search for understanding."--Hilary Hanafin, Ph.D., Center for Surrogate Parenting "Clearly, the infertility experience puts couples in a unique (and often lonely) place as they strive to be effective parents. I am glad that, as last, I have Ellen Glazer's book to recommend to my patients. It's an important resource and a useful affirmation of many diverse feelings that infertile couples express as they venture forth into parenting."--Linda Applegarth, Ed.D., Center for Reproductive Medicine and Infertility, Cornell University Medical College "The Long-Awaited Stork is a long-awaited book. Many patients will
Back Jacket
Parents who have wondered about the long term impact of infertility on their self image will find the answers in this insightful book. In her sensitive way, Ellen Glazer makes it clear that having or adopting children does not And the emotional impact of infertility.--Lois Melina, author of Raising Adopted Children and Making Sense of Adoption
