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The Impatient Woman's Guide to Getting Pregnant Kindle Edition

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Comforting and intimate, this “girlfriend” guide to getting pregnant gets to the heart of all the emotional issues around having children—biological pressure, in-law pressures, greater social pressures—to support women who are considering getting pregnant.

Trying to get pregnant is enough to make any woman impatient. The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is a complete guide to the medical, psychological, social, and sexual aspects of getting pregnant, told in a funny, compassionate way, like talking to a good friend who’s been through it all. And in fact, Dr. Jean Twenge has been through it all—the mother of three young children, she started researching fertility when trying to conceive for the first time. A renowned sociologist and professor at San Diego State University, Dr. Twenge brought her research background to the huge amount of information—sometimes contradictory, frequently alarmist, and often discouraging— that she encountered online, from family and friends, and in books, and decided to go into the latest studies to find out the real story.

The good news is: There is a lot less to worry about than you’ve been led to believe. Dr. Twenge gets to the heart of the emotional issues around getting pregnant, including how to prepare mentally and physically when thinking about conceiving; how to talk about it with family, friends, and your partner; and how to handle the great sadness of a miscarriage. Also covered is how to know when you’re ovulating, when to have sex, timing your pregnancy, maximizing your chances of getting pregnant, how to tilt the odds toward having a boy or a girl, and the best prenatal diet.

Trying to conceive often involves an enormous amount of emotion, from anxiety and disappointment to hope and joy. With comfort, humor, and straightforward advice, The Impatient Woman’s Guide to Getting Pregnant is the bedside companion to help you through it.

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April 17 2012
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Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is author of Generation Me and coauthor of The Narcissism Epidemic and a professor of psychology at San Diego State University. Her research has appeared in Time, USA TODAY, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and she has been featured on Today, Dateline, and National Public Radio’s All Things Considered. She holds degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. She lives in San Diego with her husband and two daughters. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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Jean M. Twenge, PhD, is a widely published professor of psychology at San Diego State University. Dr. Twenge is the author of Generation Me and coauthor, with W. Keith Campbell, of The Narcissism Epidemic. She lives with her husband in San Diego, California.

Vanessa Daniels has worked as a professional actress in theater, film, TV, commercials, and voice-over for almost two decades. She holds a BFA in drama from New York University and is a member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005FLOF1Y
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Atria Books; 1st edition (April 17 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2086 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 255 pages

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Jean M. Twenge, Ph.D., is a widely published professor of psychology at San Diego State University. Her research has appeared in Time, USA Today, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and she has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, and CBS This Morning. She holds degrees from the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. Dr. Twenge lives with her husband and three daughters in San Diego, California.

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Get pregnant fast

Reviewed in Canada on December 26, 2020

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I ordered this book on November 28th because I decided I wanted to get pregnant before my 30th birthday... which was Dec 17. And it worked, got a positive test on December 23rd!!! Didn’t think it would happen this fast but I did everything this book said!

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Brenswee

Great book, great info, wonderfully written! A must-read for anyone trying to get pregnant.

Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2017

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This book is incredible!!! I have been starting to feel a little bit crazy with all of the googling, temping, tracking, etc. one does when trying to get pregnant and I feel like this book has brought some sanity back to my life. Knowledge is power and this book does a tremendous job breaking down what is myth vs. fact when it comes to trying to get pregnant. It's such a quick read, too, and in a very relatable, humorous voice. Was just what I needed!

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I liked that it wasn't completely fact based with statistics etc

Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2017

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After reading this book, I wouldn't say you HAVE to read it, but it definitely helps calm your mind down a little bit, and gives some tips that you might not have thought of. I liked that it wasn't completely fact based with statistics etc, but seemed more like a general conversation. I was able to read it in two nights. Friendly reminder for people reading this that are probably trying to get pregnant: just because it hasn't happened this month, doesn't mean that your odds of it ever happening are lower. You have just as much of a chance getting pregnant next month as you did getting pregnant this month. Stay Hopeful! : )

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Bedi's

It's a must read!!

Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2019

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Such a fun read!!! It's a must read if you are planning on conceiving and don't know much about prenatal and stuff.
I feel so much much in control after reading the book, how to monitor my cycle, what to expect, how to prep your body - what to eat and what not to eat etc. I wish I would have read it long back.

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Smile4theSoul

It feels like a chat with a close friend about your journey to getting pregnant

Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2020

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Many pregnancy books can be intimidating, but this one feels like a chat with a close friend. I highly recommend it for any woman looking to increase her odds of getting pregnant sooner :)

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V

This was a very funny book. I found it enlightening at the begining ...

Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2015

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This was a very funny book. I found it enlightening at the begining of my TTC journey.
However i would not recommend this book for anyone trying long term. I didn't learn anything new from the book but i did find it funny. And the information she gives on how to get pregnant doesn't help when you have other issues (like hormonal imbalances).

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Cara P.

Highly recommend

Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2021

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Great book, I learned a ton.

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Alison

The advice in this book helped me get pregnant on our first try.

Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2017

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Don't want to try and try for months? Been trying for a while? No clue about how your reproductive organs work other than what you were taught in a health class? Read. This. Book!

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Rebecca

For women out there ready to take charge of their fertility journey, this book is a must-read!

Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023

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This book is like having a wise and comforting friend guide you through the journey of trying to conceive. It covers everything from the medical to psychological, social, and sexual aspects of getting pregnant. Dr. Twenge, with her candid and reassuring voice, addresses the emotional rollercoaster that can come with trying to start a family. For all the women out there ready to take charge of their fertility journey, this book is a must-read!

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Andrea G

Muy buen libro de fertilidad

Reviewed in Mexico on April 19, 2019

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Me encanto este libro, tiene buena información si estas buscando embarazarte. Te explica muchas cosas y da buenos tips.

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sgs

funny and easy to follow

Reviewed in Italy on November 2, 2018

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fun and easy book to read for those obsessed women like me who wants a baby after 40s.
through story telling the author helps identifying key recommendations and tips to follow for those who wants to quickly pursued the goal....with me it worked... ;)

Sophia G.-W.

Ein muss für alle die es nicht erwarten können!

Reviewed in Germany on May 29, 2018

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Ich muss zugeben ich gehöre zu denen, die sich unendlich viele Webseiten durchgelesen, Apps heruntergeladen und Bücher gekauft hat, als mein Freund und ich begonnen haben an unserem perfekten Sohn zu basteln. Obwohl wir Mitte 20 waren, gingen die Monate vorüber an denen es nichts wurde. Die Zeit die für uns erfolglos verging war definitiv nicht so lang wie manch andere auf ihr Glück warten mussten, aber als junges, gesundes Paar, welches schon lange auf hormonelle Verhütungsmethoden verzichtet hatte, fragt man sich dann doch "warum wird es nichts???".

Irgendwann bin ich über dieses Buch gestolpert und habe es mir mit dem Gedanken "ein Buch mehr ist auch schon egal" und "dieses ist das LETZTE was ich kaufe" gegönnt. Und es war das einzige Buch, das ich jemals gebraucht hätte !!!

Gleich vorab, das Buch ist auf Englisch. Da ich im Ausland aufgewachsen bin, sind mir englische Bücher lieber als Deutsche und ich bin sofort darin verschlungen gewesen. Es ist witzig geschrieben und ich habe meinem Freund unendlich viele snapshots von Absätzen geschickt, wo sie mir aus der Seele gesprochen hat.

Es gibt einem Infos zum Schwangerwerden, Ideen um den Zyklus zu verfolgen und wie man dies richtig macht. Und es gibt einem Ideen, wie man den "two week wait" (diese zwei Wochen zwischen Eisprung und möglichem Test) überlebt ohne verrückt zu werden.

Dieses Buch hat mir damals Mut gemacht, und hat mich immer zurück geholt wenn ich am Rande der Verzweiflung war. Ich kann es wirklich allen empfehlen die es gar nicht mehr erwarten können und bei jedem negativen Test enttäuscht und leicht depressiv werden. Einfach lesen und alles rundherum vergessen - und noch wichtiger, nicht aufgeben. Mittlerweile ist unser Sohn fast 3 Monate alt.

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DANIELLE

Fantastic read

Reviewed in Spain on August 10, 2017

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A great book to help you get ready! The author is funny and witty making the book an easy and enjoyable read. I thought I knew what I was doing, but it turns out I've got a lot more to learn! (Well, not now that I've read the book!) 100% recommend

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