Wanting Another Child: Coping with Secondary Infertility / Edition 1

by Harriet Fishman Simons, Harriet F. Simons

Overview

Parents experiencing infertility experience many of the losses of childless individuals, but have unique issues to confront as well. Often, theirs is an unacknowledged loss which increases their sense of isolation. This book incorporates the narratives of 60 individuals coping with secondary infertility and draws on their experiences to validate the loss and suggest strategies for moving forward.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780787943745
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	10/02/1998
Series:	Health and Psychology Ser. , #876
Edition description:	2ND
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.32(w) x 9.43(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Harriet Fishman Simons, LICSW, Ph.D.,is a therapist in private practice in Wellesley, MA. She was National Co-Chair of RESOLVE, Inc. and served as a support group leader for RESOLVE of the Bay State (now RESOLVE of New England). She was an Adjunct Associate Professor at Smith College School of Social Work. She is also the co-editor of Infertility: Medical, Emotional and Social Considerations.

Table of Contents

1. An Overview of Secondary Infertility
I. Social and Emotional Issues
2. The Emotional Impacts of Secondary Infertility
3. Weathering Secondary Infertility as a Couple
4. Your Relationships with Family, FriAnds, and Co-workers
5. Caught between Two Worlds
II. Parenting During Secondary Infertility
6. Helping Your Child Cope with Secondary Infertility
7. Other Parenting Concerns
III. Possible Resolutions To and Strategies for Coping with Secondary Infertility
8. Working with Your Medical Providers
9. Considering Possible Outcomes
10. Surviving Secondary Infertility
AppAndix: Survey
Resources

Editorial Reviews

"Simons offers rich descriptions of the unique process of secondary infertility from assessment to resolution and gives perspective and sound, detailed guidance. This book is a wonderful addition to the resources for infertile couples." —James W. Drisko, assistant professor, Smith College School of Social Work

"This book speaks to the millions of neglected sufferers of secondary infertility, offering not only support and comfort but also coping strategies and survival techniques which will be immediately useful to patients and professionals alike. . . .[This book] will soon join other classics in the infertility literature." —Judith Calica, licensed clinical social worker

"Finally, a full and rich book that explores the special challenges of people facing infertility as parents. The personal stories are emotionally evocative and well balanced with explanations and strategies. I particularly appreciate the thorough coverage of how complex coping and decision making is when parents must juggle infertility and the many needs of their children. A helpful book for parents facing infertility and the people who help them" —Peg Beck, former executive director, RESOLVE of the Bay State

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