The Infertility Companion: Hope and Help for Couples Facing Infertility (Christian Medical Association)
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| Rating | : | 4.29 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0310249619 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-25 |
| Language | : | English |
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Where other books fall short, this 'companion' aids the patient not only with the physical and emotional aspects of this journey, but also helps answer the tough spiritual and ethical questions that arise in a couple’s desire to conceive.' -- Julie Watson, , Conceiving Concepts . 'An all-encompassing guide for the Christian infertility patient
The Infertility Companion draws on the Bible and on current medical knowledge, including the latest research, to shed light on such questions as: •Can people of faith ethically use high-tech infertility treatments? •How do we make moral, biblical decisions about medical treatment, third-party reproduction, stem cell research, and embryo adoption? •Is God punishing me? •Does God even care? •Will adoption increase our chances of getting pregnant? •How can we reduce the stress of infertility on
Absolutely the best Infertility Primer and Dictionary for Christians The Infertility Companion: Hope and Help for Couples Facing Infertility (Christian Medical Association) is a book that is part almanac, part dictionary, part personal testimony and part Bible teaching and study. It's written by a Christian Infertility Doctor and a Christian Infertility Patient.I'll start with my critiques because they're pretty minor. My biggest complaint about the book is that for some reason I've not quite put my finger on, DH and I both found it visually hard to read. I can't decide if the text is smaller, the leading is smaller, the characters are closer together, the lines a. Mary E. DeMuth said Practical information with heart. Right around this time of year, sermons about Mother's Day and the beauty of parenthood bring grief to those experiencing the hellish ride of infertility. Though I have not personally experienced this, I have walked with several friends that have. This book was invaluable in helping me understand the medical, spiritual and emotional issues facing infertile couples. Glahn's personal story is woven throughout, giving the reader glimpses into the pain of infertility. Cutrer offers the reader practical and sound medical advice, gleaned from years and years of treating infertile couples. Both grapple . "A great resource!" according to A Customer. The Infertility Companion, written by Sandra Glahn and William Cutrer, isindeed a comforting read to both the hurting and those who want to "be there"for the hurting. At one time or another, most of us are in one of thosepositions, that is, burdened with heartache or wanting to help loved onesthrough their burdens. The insight into the personal lives of those who sharetheir stories through this writing was a great help to me. Equally, I was encouraged by the reminderthat there really are doctors who see you as a person with feelings and notjust another medical patient, and that we have a choice t
Cutrer, M.D., is an OB/GYN and an ordained minister. He has also coauthored the novels Lethal Harvest, Deadly Cure, and False Positive. She is also editor-in-chief of the award-winning magazine Kindred Spirit. . She serves on the board of the Dallas Christian Medical/Dental Associations and the advisory board of Hannah's Prayer.William R. Sandra Glahn, ThM, is adjunct professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, her alma mat