Overview
1 in 6 people worldwide face infertility, yet each journey is unique. Whether you're navigating IVF, coping with loss, or searching for answers, this guide offers the science-backed information you need and the compassion you deserve for each step of the way. Embryologist, Jessica Manns, offers a compassionate, science-based exploration of the emotional, physical, and medical realities of infertility and IVF. With clear, accessible explanations of reproductive biology, diagnostic testing, and treatment options, Manns helps readers understand what’s happening in their bodies and what to expect from an often confusing and overwhelming process. This journey can be filled with uncertainty, grief, and isolation. Many worry whether they’ll be able to conceive, carry a healthy pregnancy, or recover from the heartbreak of miscarriage and loss. Manns addresses these emotional challenges head-on, offering guidance for navigating fertility clinics, receiving a diagnosis, and coping with failed cycles. To enrich this volume, Manns brings together leading experts in reproductive health, including a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist, a trauma-informed therapist, and a certified genetic counselor. Their insights are paired with personal stories from individuals who have experienced infertility firsthand stories to offer comfort, connection, and hope. Whether you're trying to conceive, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand the complexities of reproductive health, this book is a vital resource for anyone navigating the deeply personal path of infertility.
Full Product Details
Author: Jessica Manns
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.454kg
ISBN: 9798881807351
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 19 February 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
This is the compassionate, clear-eyed guide we’ve been waiting for. Jessica Manns brings empathy, science, and strength to every page, offering readers both practical tools and emotional connection. Whether you're beginning your fertility journey or deep in it, this book will empower and support you every step of the way. -- Dr. Aimee * The Egg Whisperer * If you’re doing IVF or even thinking about it, this book is a must read! A brilliant, compassionate, and educational guide that blends science and patient stories, giving readers the knowledge they need to feel empowered. -- Dr. Sasha Hakman, MD, FACOG
This is the compassionate, clear-eyed guide we’ve been waiting for. Jessica Manns brings empathy, science, and strength to every page, offering readers both practical tools and emotional connection. Whether you're beginning your fertility journey or deep in it, this book will empower and support you every step of the way. -- Dr. Aimee * The Egg Whisperer *
Author Information
Jessica Manns, MS, is an embryologist and the creator of the Instagram account Explaining IVF. Throughout her career, she has assisted with multiple research studies and helped develop an improved method for thawing embryos. She is currently a traveling embryologist and assists with IVF procedures in fertility clinics across the United States. Jessica has shared her knowledge by appearing on multiple IVF podcasts, writing dozens of professional online articles, and leading a handful of personal and virtual educational sessions.
