In clear, concise language, Dr. Marrs, a pioneer in assisted reproductive technologies who currently heads one of the world's most prominent clinical fertility institutes, provides everything you need to know about the medical, emotional, financial, and practical aspects of getting pregnant.Dr. Marrs also takes you beyond the medical. Having spent hundreds of thousands of hours treating infertile patients, he understands the important role psychological well-being plays in successful treatment. Coauthors Lisa Friedman Bloch and Kathy Kirtland Silverman bring a firsthand knowledge of what it means for patients to cope with the sometimes devastating emotional issues that are commonly faced.This important book will also help you prepare for the financial aspects of treatment by comparing costs at various clinics throughout the country. And it gives you a look ahead at new technologies being tested for the future. Read Less