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Zita West's Guide to Getting Pregnant: The Complete Programme from the Renowned Fertility Expert (Paperback)

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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Thorsons (5 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007173717
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007173716
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,651 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Much sought after acupuncturist and midwife who helped Kate Winslet stay in shape during her pregnancy.' Elle 'West is renowned for helping women to get pregnant when everything else has failed.' Times 'one of Europe's leading authorities on using natural health to enhance fertility.' Style magazine 'Zita, the baby dream maker.' Sunday Mirror 'With her conventional-meets-complementary approach to pregnancy, midwife Zita West has become a favourite with celebrity mums-to-be.' Natural Pregnancy 'Zita West is consulted by the rich and famous when they want a trouble-free pregnancy.' Mirror 'Zita is so in demand that she opened a clinic in Harley Street last month.' You magazine


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A pioneer in the field of fertility, Zita West's programme is invaluable for couples trying to conceive. Harley Street's most popular fertility expert, and favourite consultant to celebrity clients, guides the reader through a process of vital physical and mental preparation. The book is for every couple trying to conceive and has fascinating advice taken from Zita's 20 years of experience as midwife and 7 years as an acupuncturist. It provides a structured, easy-to-follow step-by-step programme, complete with case studies and and enormously detailed questionnaire. The guide includes details on: - when and how often to have sex - what can prevent fertilisation and conception - everything you need to know about sperm and ovulation - nutrition, supplements and herbs - complementary therapies such as acupressure, lymphatic massage and hypnotherapy - how to overcome stress and other emotional blocks to pregnancy - PCOS, endometriosis and other health issues - tests and procedures if there is a problem - and much much more.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Highly flawed, 4 May 2009
By A. Reader (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This book may be helpful for people who wonder why they can't get pregnant when they work 100 hours a week, live off nothing but Diet Coke and junk food and are severely under/overweight. Most of her case studies seem to involve people like this and you have to wonder how many people are that uninformed. Some of the more advanced nutritional advice is interesting (such as avoiding alcohol around ovulation) but much of this book just plugs Zita West's very expensive clinic and seems to be written for the lowest common denominator.

There are two specific glaring omissions in this book:
1. She fails to point out that period pain may be caused by endometriosis or that this is a leading cause of infertility. This is a shameful omission as many people with endometriosis are not aware they may have this disorder.

2. She fails to inform readers having trouble with lubrication that there are several products on the market (one is called Pre-Seed) that do not interfere with conception and can actually help. Like a judgmental matron, she just says 'you can't use saliva or eggwhites' and that's all. Yet this is something that affects 50% of women!

If you are trying to get pregnant I would highly recommend 'Taking Charge of Your Fertility' by Toni Wessler, and consider buying the charting software too. This will help you understand your cycle to maximise your chances of conceiving, and it has a lot of useful related information and a far more supportive and intelligent tone than Ms West.
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68 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a book that offers really helpful conception advice, 16 Feb 2006
I have PCOS and just wasn't getting pregnant. Despite traditional help (Clomid) nothing worked. I read this book and now, just four weeks later, I'm pregnant using no drugs. The book recommended a diet, acuptuncture and hypnotherapy, and I used all three.

What's really great about this book is that it refutes some of the traditional ideas (saving sperm, that you ovulate in the middle of your cycle to name but two) and instead helps women understand their fertility and feel empowered to do something about it.

The only part of this book I didn't like was the bit about chinese herbs but that's probably more to do with my prejudice against taking any form of drugs or supplements than anything else.

I can highly recommend this book.

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read., 8 Feb 2007
By C. Molesworth "thatkat" (Winchester) - See all my reviews
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I bought this when we decided to try for a baby. I knew that this would be challenging as I have PCS and am overweight. The book gave me a greater understanding of my own fertility. It was easy to read and avoided excessive jargon. I'm pleased to report that I got pregnant first time as did a friend of mine to whom I passed it on. Now, this may not be down to Zita's advice but I certainly think that I increased my chances with this book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Agree with the reader above
agree with previous reader. This book is sold on the basis of zita west's marketing her name and everyone falling for that. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Janet

5.0 out of 5 stars great book!
This has been a good purchase with lots of ideas on things you can do to improve your chances. No success yet, but I feel far more in control of my cycle. Read more
Published 26 days ago by Michelle Lefevre

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally a book that deals with ALL aspects of conceiving
I've only just received my copy and started reading the first chapter and glancing through the rest. I am so pleased that this book takes an holistic approach. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Yoga love

4.0 out of 5 stars A great starting point
My husband and I are beginning to think about starting a family. I bought this book as a pre Christmas gift to myself so I could begin the process of understanding my cycle and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. C. Collier

4.0 out of 5 stars A book to help you relax at a stressful time
I got this book when my husband and I decided to start trying for a baby.

I realised I only knew the very basics about fertility and wanted to understand it a bit... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Me

5.0 out of 5 stars This book worked for me!
I bought this book as I thought I was going to have lots of trouble as I have PCOS. The great thing is that Zita covers the basics (ovulation, helping the sperm reach the egg etc)... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Watersign76

5.0 out of 5 stars This book really works
We were trying for our second baby, nine years after the first, but I had PCOS and I was told I had to get shots to stimulate ovulation. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2007 by Valeria Fangarezzi

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to fertility issues
I read this book after trying unsuccessfully to get pregnant for over a year. I found it easy to read and a good source of general information and advice. Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2006 by Kam

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book very user friendly
I ordered this book when my husband and I made the decision to try for a baby, I found it very easy to read, it started with the basics and I realised how little I knew. Read more
Published on 4 Jul 2006 by Richard C. Marten

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