Conception

This chapter discusses the science and biology behind getting pregnant. As the author faces difficulty in conceiving her own first child, she describes the science of conception, ovulation, and why the small ovulation window might make it difficult for any woman, regardless of age, to become pregnant. She goes on to describe the added difficulties that might come with having a baby in your 30s and some surprising benefits that having a baby later in life might impart. The chapter includes a lengthy discussion of genetic screening and potential interventions for women who have difficulty conceiving.