The Quest for a Child: Two Small Wings

This book has been written to provide hope, support, motivation and focus for couples who are trying to conceive a child. It has evolved from a body of research carried out in the form of hundreds of interviews with childless couples, their doctors, and fertility specialists. Dr Konecna, (who was for many years childless herself and therefore has a profound empathy and understanding of the issues) is able to consider the deeply emotional subject of involuntary childlessness both from the scientific viewpoint of a professional obstetrician and from the humanitarian aspect of a sympathetic mother herself.

The book does discuss the various medical conditions which cause infertility, but it is written in an easy to understand style. Far more significant, effective and entertaining is Dr Konecnas analysis of childlessness by using examples of biblical stories, traditional folk songs and fairy tales. The content of each chapter is interlaced with case studies from these sources, which reveal the timeless nature of childlessness and the pain and heartache it causes.

Paradoxically, the tone and message of the book is upbeat and uplifting. The interviewees relate their experiences, feelings and hopes to Dr Konecna, she is able to discuss their circumstances dispassionately, and she offers a positive viewpoint on even the most desperate situation. On the Quest for a Child succeeds on a number of levels the medical problems causing the inability to conceive, the psychological suffering endured, the remedies and solutions to be considered, and the legal/ethical issues to be confronted all are dealt with thoroughly, and across an international, multi-cultural range of cases.

It is hoped that this book will bring comfort to anyone who is going through the pain of childlessness, but will also be read and valued by medical practitioners, specialists, psychologists, social workers and allied health professionals who deal with childlessness in their daily work. Contents What is hidden in the word sterility? Is infertility an illness? Are we an exception? Is the infertility rate increasing? What is the story about womens age? What are the causes of infertility? What are the prerequisites for a successful quest for a child? What did they teach us at school? To sum Up. Do nerves play a role? Is there any meaning to all of this? A Map of the Quest for a Child. What can you find in the Map? Ill Toss a Coin Why or the diagnosis of fertility problems A detailed anamnesis. The spermiological examination. The basical physical examination. The examination of ovulation. The examination of the uterine mucus. The examination of the vaginal and the uterine environment.The Blood examination. Laparoscopy. Hysteroscopy . Hysterosalpingography. Sonography. The therapy of fertility problems. Medicamentous methods. The Mojzisova rehabilition method Balneotherapy Surgical Therapy The methods of assisted reproduction Psychotherapy as a causal treatment Acupuncture Homeopathy Fytotherapy The application of hands Astrological calculation Why dont you turn the radio on, love A Biometeorological forecast. Some desire for a child. Some ability to handle stress. Ones Own Activity, Can I bear it? Fairy Tales, Myths and Legends, Childlessness in the Bible, Folk Wisdom, Case Studies, Psychological Help, Help from Civic Associations and Foundations, Nine Tips for the Quest for a Child, Data Sources and Collection Methods, Data Interpretation Methods, Data Validity Control, Research Ethics

Also available:

The Infertility Manual, 2nd Edition - ISBN 1904798160
The Fallopian Tube - ISBN 1905740743