Ultimate Fertility Guidebook

by Christina Burns

DEALING WITH INFERTILITY IS WILDLY STRESSFUL -1 in 6 couples have difficulty getting pregnant -As Millenials push the average age of pregnancy up, more and more people are searching for solutions to their infertility woes. -While some strides have been made to reduce the stigma around infertility, it still exists - adding to the stress of not being able to conceive from the get-go. -The uncertainty sparked by infertility can increase anxiety levels. A natural and holistic approach can help skyrocket the chances of getting pregnant, but current books on the topic can be confusing, intimidating or too “woo-woo” and unrelatable. The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook is a no-nonsense holistic approach to fertility helping readers naturally take charge of their reproductive destiny. It comprehensively breaks down the science of how lifestyle factors, like nutrition, exercise, clean living, and emotional balance can act as barriers to conception or pave the way to baby. It is the ultimate guide to getting knocked up NOW, inspired by the wisdom of natural medicine. As one of the top Integrative Fertility Specialists in NYC, and having overcome her own fertility challenges through the help of holistic medicine, Dr. Christina Burns provides an honest and relatable guidebook on how to naturally get pregnant. The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook outlines how to identify the underlying cause of any fertility issue and how to take action through daily lifestyle shifts to conceive a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Christina has helped thousands of women conceive (including celebrity clientele) throughout her almost two decades of work in the space. The principal mission of this book is to provide a simple and easy guidebook with proven tactics to help women tune into their body’s natural “language” and increase their chances of conceiving.The book introduces readers to The Four Fertility Foes ("The Big Four") that may be compromising their efforts to get pregnant. These culprits--inflammation, insulin, stress, and toxicity--are more persistent in the lives of women today than any pre- existing medical condition. Identifying the issue is an empowering first step to taking action. It also provides the know-how to start a dialogue with their doctor when conventional approaches haven’t been successful. What makes this book The tone of the book is edgy and conversational, making the information relatable, less intimidating, and easy to implement. The style of writing holds the reader's attention and conveys the years of clinical experience and real stories that went into the creation of the book. The content and recommendations are the accumulation of 2 decades of clinical experience of the author, as well as evidence derived from well regarded research in the areas of nutrition, acupuncture, herbal medicine, mindfulness and more.

356 pages, Paperback

Published March 21, 2023

About the author

Christina Burns was born August 22, 1985 in Altoona, Pennsylvania. She attended college at the Pennsylvania State University, majoring in Human Development and Family Studies across the life span. Christina also took extra courses centered in counseling. She made time to freely give herself and services, when and where she was able to do so.

Taking a stance in volunteering, she worked with after school programs for at-risk youth, the Suicide Prevention and Crisis Hotline, as well as, women victims of domestic violence. Christina also actively held office positions within the community of recovering addicts, chaired meetings, organized sober events, and offered sponsorship to females new in recovery.

Upon graduating from PSU, Christina was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree, in addition to, a Certificate of Chemical Dependency and Preventions Counseling. She went on to attain many personal and professional achievements. Following graduation, Christina worked as a Case Manager/Counselor at a residential facility for homeless veterans. She was then hired privately to design, develop, and facilitate as the CEO of a non profit faith-based organization. Creating a 19 bed residential Veteran's facility offering a wide variety of services to include a holistic approach to life recovery, was an exciting experience in her career. Going on to work as a counselor at a residential rehabilitation facility and focusing on mental health, behavioral health and drug and alcohol, is one of her most favorite of all professional accomplishments. In following her heart and desiring to help as many lives as possible, Christina wrote her first book. A memoir of life experience, finding inner strength, and keeping hope alive. “The Journey Called Life”.

As a published author, a member of the International Women’s Writing Guild, a Good Reads Author, and an Amazon Author, she now shares her story with the world.

Christina loves being a mommy, helping others, and all things outdoors. From working on mechanics to wearing high heels, she is magnificently well rounded and down to earth! As a true free spirit, Christina enjoys kayaking, mudding in her lifted ’77 Chevy truck, riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers, fishing, sleeping under the stars, museums, amusement parks, dancing, traveling, furthering her education, reading, motivational speaking, thinking, and more- as long as it involves spending time with her son!
Discovering true love and happiness in her child, the answers to life’s questions in her education, and fulfillment in her career, Christina finally found her serenity.

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is such a fantastic, comprehensive book on fertility. It covers holistic fertility health, but also includes fertility treatments, which have higher success rates when the former are integrated in. It is extremely rare that I learn anything new from fertility books, though I do still read them all for fun. Yet, I was excited to find some new information in this one! It was published this year (2023) and has more recent research included and a more modern feel to it. Most of this book is information I have been giving to my friends who struggle with infertility that have asked me for help, minus the TCM blends as I'm not an herbalist, though the author has obviously found using them beneficial, but more in detail. As a woman trying to conceive, understand your cycle and what is going on in your body is vital to giving yourself the best chance of conception and Dr. Burns covers that thoroughly. All of the advice on improving fertility is more personalized, based on particular fertility issues like PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, etc, but there is much advice that significantly improves odds for everyone, such as a clean diet and acupuncture, just to name a few. This book is a vital companion for anyone looking to get pregnant (good quality egg and sperm health is the goal regardless of how long it does or doesn't take to conceive) or dealing with infertility. Especially if fertility treatments are not yet an option, financially or otherwise, this book can maximize odds without any assistance. I checked this book out from the library, but bought a digital copy to refer back to in assisting friends or for when we are ready to add to our family again at a later date. It has roughly 300 pages of fantastic content and has definitley made its way into my ⭐️top 3⭐️ favorite fertility books! I highly recommend!!

[Miranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is all encompassing. Dr. Burns presents different possible diagnosis and treatments both in a holistic manner and traditional Western medicine. The information is presented in a combination of Layman's terms and medical terminology which is usually supplemented with less medical jargon heavy explanations. The writing is empathetic and includes examples of previous patients, the writing is aimed at connecting to the individual reading and not a textbook format. I enjoyed that both Eastern and Western medicinal styles were included as a lot of women today do not know or implement Eastern techniques. She emphasizes focusing on the four main factors that women have more control over. Dr. Burns includes a comprehensive list of foods that can boost fertility and vitamins to consume at different stages of your cycle. Dr. Burns focuses on a holistic approach, de-stressing physical and mental stress. Furthermore, fertility treatments are also described and ways to support in a naturopathic perspective during them. This book left me feeling very informed and confident to implement practices she describes to better my health and fertility. The Ultimate Fertility Guide contains a vast amount of information and step by step techniques to help one's and one's spouse's fertility.

[Emily Coppinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book that I will continue to reference— not only applicable to those wanting to get pregnant. Insightful to females with hormone imbalances. Pick this up to learn more about what foods, supplements, exercises, etc. help create the healthiest reproductive system. I liked how she organized and presented the information.

[Sam Veltre · Rating 4 out of 5]

thanks to netgalley, the author, and publisher for an ARC.

great resource for folks struggling with fertilely. very similar to numerous other fertilely boosting books but they are all unique in their own way's and this will find its needed audience.