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It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IVF Paperback – March 25, 2014

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**** YOU ARE CURRENTLY VIEWING THE 2014 EDITION. FOR THE 2019 EDITION, CLICK ON THE KINDLE OR AUDIBLE VERSION, OR SEARCH FOR ISBN 0999676180 *****The latest scientific research is changing the way we think about fertility. Poor egg quality is emerging as the single most important cause of age-related infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed IVF cycles. It is also a major contributor to infertility in PCOS. Based on a comprehensive investigation of a vast array of scientific research, It Starts with the Egg reveals a groundbreaking new approach for improving egg quality and fertility. With a concrete strategy that includes minimizing exposure to toxins such as BPA and phthalates, choosing the right vitamins and supplements to safeguard developing eggs, and harnessing nutritional advice shown to boost IVF success rates, this book offers practical solutions that will help you get pregnant faster and deliver a healthy baby. “This timely synthesis of scientific literature is essential reading for both women and men wanting practical, evidence-based recommendations to enhance their fertility.” - Dr. Loretta McKinnon, Epidemiologist, Princess Alexandra Hospital. “A thoroughly-researched and eye-opening account of how small, simple lifestyle changes can have powerful, positive effects on your health and fertility. A must-read for women wanting the best chance of conceiving a healthy baby.” - Beth Greer, bestselling author of Super Natural Home
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"With detailed, up to date research Rebecca Fett provides a clear, cool-headed guide to both the science that determines IVF success, and the practical changes that patients can make to drastically increase their chances of IVF success." - Dr. Lindsay Wu, Laboratory for Ageing Research, University of New South Wales Medical Center, Australia.

"Rebecca Fett's stellar constellation of perspective, experience, knowledge, and scientific background may well revolutionize our current global conversation, understanding and practices related to fertility... It is hard to overestimate the impact that this book may have on the lives of many." - Dr. Claudia Welch, author of Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life.

"It Starts with the Egg presents a reasoned and balanced review of the latest science linking environmental chemicals to reduced fertility and other health problems. Readers will find sound advice for how to avoid chemicals of concern, providing a useful guide for couples that want to improve their chances of a healthy pregnancy." - Dr. Laura Vandenberg, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, School of Public Health.

"With 'It Starts with the Egg,' Rebecca Fett delivers a much needed overview on the available scientific evidence regarding the influence of nutrition on fertility and fertility treatment, providing a valuable resource for couples trying to conceive." - Dr. John Twigt, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Erasmus Medical Center, Netherlands.

"This is a very useful resource: well-researched, accessibly written and with easy-to-follow take-home messages and action plans. I would recommend this to any woman who is trying to conceive." - Dr. Claire Deakin, University College London.

"Rebecca has done a great service for all women, children, and future generations by starting at the beginning of a human life and examining which toxic chemicals cause harm to the egg… This book is a wonderful addition to the growing library of information on toxic exposures." - Debra Lynn Dadd, Author of Toxic Free: How to Protect Your Health and Home from the Chemicals That Are Making You Sick

“Rebecca Fett’s ‘It Starts with the Egg’ is a complete guide to everything a woman can do to improve her egg quality before trying to conceive...“It Starts with the Egg” also breaks information down in easy-to-digest bullet points that show exactly what to do to get to where you want to be: the parent of a happy, healthy, gorgeous baby.” - Cheryl Alkon, author of Balancing Pregnancy With Pre-Existing Diabetes: Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby.

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"It Starts With The Egg uses the latest fertility research to show that women can take a proactive stand in assuring egg health and production, complimenting physician efforts to support fertility and health. Thus the specific strategies offered here are solidly backed by the latest medical research, not idealism; and they provide women with step-by-step options that are easily followed and clearly outlined...The text is lively, easily grasped, and blends solid science with all the background readers need to thoroughly comprehend the subject, from the history of fertility efforts to modern approaches...it doesn't get any clearer, more contemporary, or any easier than It Starts With The Egg. Any aspiring parent needs to add this self-help primer to their fertility program!"
- Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

"For couples or individuals thinking of conceiving, and for those who have endured miscarriages, or been labeled with low fertility, this practical rendering of how to improve one's chances for pregnancy should be required reading."
- San Francisco Book Review              

"I wish this book had of been available when I first commenced IVF and before I miscarried four babies; it would have prevented me from some of the blind alley's and false turns I have pursued. In my view, this is a must read for those who want to get pregnant naturally and are having some difficulties, for those undertaking IVF, and for those who have experienced multiple miscarriages. I could not put this book down, riveted as I was to the simple explanations of complex science. I now find myself informed and empowered regarding the reasons and possible solutions for my infertility. It all makes much more sense now."
- Carolyn Martinez, The Compulsive Reader

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Franklin Fox Publishing LLC; 1st edition (March 25, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0991126904
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0991126903
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.76 x 8.5 inches
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Rebecca Fett draws on her scientific background in molecular biology and biochemistry to translate complex science into plain English, on topics including infertility, pregnancy, and autoimmunity. Her first book, It Starts with the Egg, has been one of the bestselling fertility books for the past nine years, reaching hundreds of thousands women struggling with infertility or pregnancy loss. Join her at www.itstartswiththeegg.com

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It was a dedicated day. But I did read it in a day. It's worth having a notebook and pen and sticky notes too.There's a wealth of information in this book! Like SOA MUCH info! Info if you have a Dr who works with you and info on what tests and how to look for a Dr. Things to start doing on your own and where to start or advance with a fertility specialist. This book really isn't just for someone trying to conceive, but any woman (person born with a uterus ;) who wants to understand her body better. I'm reading it in conjunction with Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Tony Weschler, MPH.The combo is absolutely phenomenal!I have no baby miracle stories here, besides my two that I somehow ended up with after multiple miscarriages (early and mid term.) But the author does wonderful explaining vital minerals, vitamins, enzyme and fats that our bodies need. She even covers some for our men folk out there.Truly, wonderful read!
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Charles
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
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I keep reaching for this book! Most info I find on fertility tends to talk more about PCOS than other issues, but this one is much more balanced. Very handy for dealing with fertility issues that are not PCOS. Very well written and gives you actual practical advice and steps you can take.
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Tracy
5.0 out of 5 stars very informative
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It was a dedicated day. But I did read it in a day. It's worth having a notebook and pen and sticky notes too.
There's a wealth of information in this book! Like SOA MUCH info! Info if you have a Dr who works with you and info on what tests and how to look for a Dr. Things to start doing on your own and where to start or advance with a fertility specialist. This book really isn't just for someone trying to conceive, but any woman (person born with a uterus ;) who wants to understand her body better. I'm reading it in conjunction with Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Tony Weschler, MPH.
The combo is absolutely phenomenal!
I have no baby miracle stories here, besides my two that I somehow ended up with after multiple miscarriages (early and mid term.) But the author does wonderful explaining vital minerals, vitamins, enzyme and fats that our bodies need. She even covers some for our men folk out there.

Truly, wonderful read!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024
It was a dedicated day. But I did read it in a day. It's worth having a notebook and pen and sticky notes too.
There's a wealth of information in this book! Like SOA MUCH info! Info if you have a Dr who works with you and info on what tests and how to look for a Dr. Things to start doing on your own and where to start or advance with a fertility specialist. This book really isn't just for someone trying to conceive, but any woman (person born with a uterus ;) who wants to understand her body better. I'm reading it in conjunction with Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Tony Weschler, MPH.
The combo is absolutely phenomenal!
I have no baby miracle stories here, besides my two that I somehow ended up with after multiple miscarriages (early and mid term.) But the author does wonderful explaining vital minerals, vitamins, enzyme and fats that our bodies need. She even covers some for our men folk out there.

Truly, wonderful read!
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Cici
5.0 out of 5 stars Read the whole book in 1 day!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2021
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I read this whole book in one day and I haven’t done anything like that in about 15 years lol. I’m in my 30s and I was diagnosed with a diminished ovarian reserve last year. I have never been pregnant. I was told that my odds were very low. My first egg retrieval my doctor got double the eggs she was expecting (which was still under 10, 10 is the least amount ideal for IVF) but all embryos were abnormal. 2nd retrieval, same amount of eggs and 2 normal embryos. Now this wasn’t because of the book...I believe that happened due to Coq10 my husband and I were taking, which I later found the book mentions highly. Unfortunately my first transfer last week was a fail. Now to the book. I just finished reading. I honestly wish I read this years ago. With all the knowledge I learned about IVF but now reading this book, I believe this could have gotten me pregnant naturally years ago. This book has amazing information, easy to understand, and case studies to back it up. My plan is to give my body a break from almost a year of IVF and try naturally based on suggestions of this book. If it doesn’t work in 6 months, I believe my body will at least be fully ready to accept my next IVF transfer.

My take aways from this book are: If you are trying to convince naturally and would never consider IVF down the line, understand this book mentions IVF ALOT so go into it knowing that. For me that’s great since I went through it and there’s a possibility I may have to again. I understood all the terminology and it made sense. However based on the reviews, this book is still extremely helpful for natural pregnancy which is my new goal and focus now anyway. It looks like most of the reviews were a result of a natural pregnancy.

The book only has one chapter for male issues so if you are looking for more context, this book doesn’t give it. But that should be expected, the purpose of the book is to concentrate on the egg not sperm.

I suggest do your own research on acupuncture which is supposed to be very helpful. They touched on it very briefly, not a lot of context, but maybe because acupuncture helps other fertility factors and not necessarily the egg.

Don’t put too much weight on getting rid of every toxic item you have. If you did that you would have nothing left. Also, you don’t have to change every single thing you eat. The book clearly states that’s not practical, but the idea is to switch out as many toxic items/foods as you possibly can for safer alternatives.

I truly believe this book will work and I will be sure to update this review hopefully with good news by year end!
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Kristi P.
4.0 out of 5 stars You can tell she knows her stuff!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2016
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I very much enjoyed reading about the actions I can take to ready myself, my home, and my eggs to give myself a better chance of successful pregnancy. Great tips- most of which can be easily implemented. I learned I've been taking a sub-par prenatal for the last month, have way too much BPA leaching plastic in my house and REALLY need to ease up on the air freshener. I'm excited to implement many of the authors tips. However, this book is not filled with one liners of what to do and what not to do. Rebecca Fett really gives you a comprehensive picture and puts you in a "can-do" mindset for giving yourself the best possible chance of getting pregnant. I feel confident about taking action on her tips because the research she bases her suggestions on is provided for you as proof. This book definitely equips you with a healthy baseline of knowledge to continue to make informed decisions when it comes to improving egg quality and maintaining a pregnancy when the time comes!

One suggestion for ladies who have not yet started trying to conceive is to read this book a few months ahead of time. That gives you time to make changes and actually have those changes affect the eggs that will be ovulated when you do start trying.
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Fei
5.0 out of 5 stars informative and precise
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Clear and succinct way to present scientific data and actions . Excellent book to guide fertility issues or trying to conceive Journey.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024
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I was diagnosed with PCOS by my fertility dr about a year ago and started treatments soon after. I bought this book off of a recommendation and it has helped sooo much! It is so informative and teaches you about everything that could have an impact on your fertility. I started doing the things that she recommends you do to help with the fertility process. I am now 25 weeks with our baby girl. I don’t give this book all of the credit, but I do contribute some of the credit to the information in this book.
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G&V
5.0 out of 5 stars READ THIS BOOK BEFORE IVF
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2024
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I came back here to write my review. (Months later....)
I got this book simply to educate myself after suffering a MMC in July of 2023.
I started reading this wonderful book In September and went through IVF in late December. I followed her recommendations and followed her vitamin regimen.
We went through IVF: Egg retrieval, Embryo fertilization, etc. And we got pregnant successfully with a fresh transfer 5 days after.
I truly believe this book helped me achieve that. The supplements she has you take, the diet she makes you do; is very beneficial for conceiving. This is an AMAZING book!! RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE TRYING TO CONCEIVE.
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tips and recommendations
Reviewed in Brazil on May 16, 2022
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The book shows many scientific studies and give to us a good opportunity to apply some recommendations in order to have a good pregnancy
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Jutta Garry, B.Sc.
5.0 out of 5 stars Super book!
Reviewed in Germany on March 27, 2024
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I have purchased this book on kindle and I am very happy with it. It is a fairly new book on the market about IVF and I highly recommend it!
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Stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars Une vraie bible pour qui veut concevoir
Reviewed in France on March 18, 2024
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Livre remplis d'informations pertinentes et utiles pour tout couple dans une démarche de conception. Une vraie mine d'or.
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Bianca
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. A must read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 26, 2023
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I got this book after 2 miscarriages following IVF and I really just wanted to understand what more I could do. And just have more knowledge about the terms being used. I finished this book feeling extremely powerful, able to advocate for what I wanted in the next stage of our journey, and just so full of knowledge and understanding. This book took all the things I’d heard online, from nutritionists, doctors etc, and explained it perfectly. This has become my fertility bible.
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