‘A must read… A robust, resilient friend for everyone considering their fertility and an essential addition to any fertility professional’s bookshelf’ Susan Seenan, Chief Executive, Fertility Network UK‘A brilliant and well-written piece of work’ Francesca Steyn, Head of Nursing, The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health 
From fertility counsellor Tracey Sainsbury and Sarah Rayner (bestselling author of Making Friends with Anxiety, One Moment, One Morning and The Two Week Wait) comes a full and frank guide to reproductive health.
From the onset of periods and puberty, through egg and sperm production and preparing to conceive naturally, to IVF and assisted conception, in Making Friends with your FertilityTracey and Sarah tackle them all with warmth and humour. Together they take you on a journey not just exploring what happens when things go well (through intercourse, orgasm and pregnancy), but also looking at situations where conception is not so straightforward, as it isn’t for 1 in 6 heterosexual couples experiencing infertility or for those who are single or in same sex relationships and keen to have a baby. It's a book not just for those trying to conceive – it’s for all those keen to support them – friends and family, counsellors and healthcare professionals too. 
There is clear, concise advice on treatment options such as timed sexual intercourse, IUI and ICSI as well as tips on self-nurturing using alternative therapies, plus guidance on alternate paths to parenthood such as adoption, fostering and surrogacy. There are case histories and tips on funding and finding a clinic. And for those who decide not to parent, there are insights into accepting the decision to remain child free. Plus, drawing on her extensive clinical experience, Tracey shares new ways of explaining the desire to parent, the importance of fantasy and the significant impact of the unconscious. 
 The result is a handy, practical primer that makes these complex and sometimes distressing issues less confusing and overwhelming, supporting each individual with sensitivity and honesty so they can ‘make friends’ with their own fertility, in whatever form that takes. * Useful links throughout, plus details of helplines and recommended reads * Fully illustrated by Sarah Rayner * Ongoing online support group available 
‘An important and illuminating book, not just for those struggling with fertility, but for anyone keen to better understand the emotional impact of having – or not having – children. It makes complex concepts really accessible. Simply brilliant.’ Anya Sizer, Fertility Coach, Fertility Network UK
‘The text is relaxed and informal, sections are factual and highly informative, packing in details and diagrams that are easy to follow. The illustrations are humorous, wistful and charming, complementing the great warmth of this useful and well-written work. A comprehensive manual that will be of great use to women, couples and prospective grandparents.’ Susan Tranfield, BIO NEWS’
‘A "must read" book... If everybody got given a copy when they first went to their GP to say that they’re struggling to conceive, the world would be a better place.’ Jessica Hepburn, Author and Fertility Pioneer
PRAISE FOR MAKING FRIENDS WITH ANXIETY'Simple, lucid advice on how to accept your anxiety.' Matt Haig, bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive
'Reads like chatting with an old friend; one with wit, wisdom and experience.'Brighton and Hove Independent
PRAISE FOR SARAH RAYNER: 
 ‘Explores an emotive subject with great sensitivity’ Sunday Express 
 ‘Carefully crafted and empathetic’ The Sunday Times 
‘I finished the book with tears in my eyes. You won’t be able to put it down!’ Kate Brian, author of The Complete Guide to IVF

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What if the fun of tracking down Suzy''s exes brings up unwanted demons from her past? On the morning of her mother''s funeral, a letter lands on Suzy''s doormat. She recognizes the handwriting at once. It''s from Johnny, her first love. Enclosed is a CD, a compilation he''s made from the time they were together in the 80s. At once Suzy feels young again and longs to listen, but then the hearse arrives; now is not the time for nostalgia. After the wake is over, Suzy is returning the teacups she has borrowed to the village hall in the pouring rain when-BAM! -she is knocked down by a car speeding down the country lane. She wakes in hospital, confused and disorientated. Her son, Cameron, and her best friend, Debs, insist she was alone. Yet Suzy''s memory is different. She was with her friends, and there was freezing water all around them... Has she been dreaming? To find the answers, Suzy must get in touch with her past. It''s a journey that involves tracking down several of her exes, facing her inner demons on the way.PRAISE FOR SARAH RAYNER''S FICTION One Moment, One Morning: A moving account of what happens to three women in one week when a man dies on the Brighton to London train. Very impressive - The Bookseller A great, quirky must-read with-a-heart for fans of Kate Atkinson - Red Magazine A real page-turner . . . You''ll want to inhale it in one breath &#8213; Easy Living Magazine The Two Week Wait: ''Evoking ordinary lives invaded by a deep yearning, Rayner''s portrayal of her characters is carefully crafted and empathetic'' &#8213; Sunday Times Delicious, big hearted, utterly addictive . . . irresistible &#8213; Marie Claire Explores an emotive subject with great sensitivity'' - Sunday Express Another Night, Another Day: Rayner has done it again! A gripping read &#8213; Brighton and Hove Independent An irresistible novel about friendship, family and dealing with life''s blows &#8213; Woman & Home A sympathetic insight into mental ill-health as it affects ordinary people. Powerful &#8213; My Weekly The Other Half: For anyone who''s been involved in a secret relationship or is considering an affair, this novel should be compulsory reading &#8213; HEAT A wickedly funny ménage à trois &#8213; Cosmopolitan An engaging, insightful portrait of infidelity, told with charm, Rayner plays it just right in the war zone of love &#8213; Kirkus Reviews Getting Even: A MUST READ! - The Sun If revenge is a dish best served cold, then this is surely the Nigella of cold-cuisine cookery books &#8213; HEAT THE STORY BEHIND THE NOVEL People often ask if my novels are drawn from experience, and the honest answer is Of course they are. Tracking down your exes online - quite a lot of us have been tempted to do this, haven''t we? So, when Suzy sets out searching for her first love, I thought the thrill might resonate with readers. Yet this doesn''t mean my fiction is autobiographical. My husband didn''t die like Simon in One Moment, One Morning and the experiences of Suzy in Searching for Mr. Yesterday are not my own. I do, however, have first-hand experience of losing someone I loved, as others will have. I''m also familiar with psychological trauma and fascinated by the human mind. I believe mental health should be taken as seriously as physical health-yet often isn''t. If reading about Suzy''s PTSD helps others grasp what flashbacks are like and how scary reliving trauma on repeat can be, then writing this novel will have been worthwhile. I hope it''s gripping, yet funny and entertaining too. This year, my non-fiction guides on Anxiety, Menopause and Depression have been fully updated. The new edit

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