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More Than A Medical Issue: The Emotional Aspects
of Infertility and its Treatments Explored in New Book
Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion
UPTON, Mass. - For Kristen Magnacca, infertility was a life-changing experience.
Being unable to conceive a child changed her personality, how she viewed the world, and even her relationship with her husband and with God. She was unable to focus on her work, lost all sense of joy in her life, and eventually slipped into a deep depression.
Magnacca and her husband, Mark, experienced treatment after treatment - invasive surgery after invasive surgery. From Mark's experiences in the "spank tank" to the emergency room where Kristen's first pregnancy came to a shocking and depressing end, Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion reveals the most personal experiences faced by those who endure modern medicine's answer to infertility.
Since giving birth to a happy and healthy boy, Magnacca has dedicated herself to helping other women and couples experiencing fertility problems. In Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion (available in paperback and electronic formats from 1stBooks Library), Magnacca shares knowledge and insights gained during her emotional three-year experience with infertility.
the hardest lesson of her life. Had she known then, what she knows now, Magnacca says she would have been spared years of emotional anguish.
Girlfriend to Girlfriend offers tips that only a true friend would share:
- How to keep your marriage together when you feel like you are falling apart.
- How to take "mind vacations" while experiencing physically invasive procedures.
- How to focus on the positive when the negative seems ever-present.
Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion offers peace of mind and companionship to women experiencing the trials of infertility and offer the instant sisterly connection of a woman who has been there and survived. Magnacca's insights provide critical strategies for those traveling through the difficult terrain of infertility and help friends and family members better understand the challenges of infertility.
"Navigating the emotional minefield of infertility is heartbreaking when you face it alone," Magnacca says. "I would have appreciated the companionship and understanding of someone who had already gone through it."
Girlfriend to Girlfriend: A Fertility Companion is available online at 1stbooks.com, amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com. Please see girlfriendtogirlfriend.com for more information about Kristen Magnacca and her inspiring book.
From Readers:
"I've read many technical books about infertility (mostly written by men!) They are as cold and sterile as some of the procedures I've endured. Girlfriend to Girlfriend left me laughing and crying, but most importantly, more informed about additional avenues and opportunities." - Amy
"Girlfriend to Girlfriend is a wonderful and personal story. I feel a greater sense of hope after reading it. I am positive this book has helped me face my situation and know it will continue to help others." - Tina
"I've learned a great deal from Girlfriend to Girlfriend, most specifically from the tips on overcoming anxiety and insomnia. I now write down five things I am thankful for each night. I've been sleeping soundly for two straight weeks." - Carol
About the Author
Last fall, Magnacca testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee offering her experiences to help raise awareness about infertility and the importance of medical funding for research and treatment.
Today Magnacca remains active in fertility issues as a member of the board of directors for RESOLVE, a national organization that provides infertility education, advocacy, and support for individuals experiencing fertility challenges. Along with her husband, Magnacca created a program of seminars, Strategies for Surviving the Journey and Your Fertility Game Plan, which she delivers to organizations upon request.
Kristen Magnacca, now 40, founded a preschool when she was just 22 years old. Over a ten-year period, Magnacca developed the preschool into a childcare center, which she ran with a staff of 16.
Kristen, Mark, and their four-year-old son, Cole, live in Upton, Massachusetts.
Contact
Jackie Herskovitz 617/269-7171
jackie@teakmedia.com
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