Taking Charge Of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement and Reproductive Health: The Definitive Guide to ... Pregnancy Achievement and Reproductive Wealth [Paperback]

Taking Charge of Your Fertility is a comprehensive book that explains in lucid, assured terms how to practice the fertility awareness method (FAM), a natural, scientifically proven but little-known form of birth control. Author Toni Weschler has been teaching fertility awareness for almost 20 years, and it's only just now gaining in popularity. As the book explains, by using simple fertility signs including peaks in morning body temperature and changes in cervical position and cervical mucus, it's possible to determine when ovulation is taking place. Fertility awareness is therefore useful for not only couples who are trying to conceive, but for those who are aiming to avoid pregnancy without the use of chemical contraceptives. It will be of special interest to those women who have suffered from infertility; many FAM practitioners have told the author that by filling in the detailed charts in the book, they've realised that they were chronically miscarrying, even when their doctors told them they weren't conceiving at all. As the book explains, by charting body temperature, it's simple to tell when pregnancy has occurred--and when there's danger of miscarriage. Taking Charge of Your Fertility also explains how to choose the sex of your baby by timing intercourse according to certain fertility signs. It also features thorough, easy-to-understand explanations of hormones, the menstrual cycle and menopause, along with fertility tests and treatments and their long- and short-term side effects, plus a top-notch resource section. This is recommended for any woman who wants to better understand her body. --Erica Jorgensen --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

"a bible for many women trying to conceive"

"impressively comprehensive and beautifully illustrated, with case histories and the latest research"

The US best-selling guide to a woman's reproductive health. A must read for any woman thinking of becoming pregnant.

Are you unhappy with your current method of birth control? Or are you demoralized by your quest to have a baby? Do you also experience confusing signs and symptoms at various times in your cycle, but are frustrated by a lack of simple explanations? This invaluable resource will provide the answers to the questions while giving amazing insights into your own body. Taking Charge of Your Fertility has helped hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, or simply gain better control of their health and their lives. This book thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method, which in only a couple of minutes a day allows you to:--Maximise your chances of conception before you see a doctor, or expedite your fertility treatment by quickly identifying impediments to pregnancy achievement--Enjoy highly effective and scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices--Gain control of your sexual and gynaecological health (20021018)

Toni Weschler has a master's degree in public health and founded Fertility Awareness Counselling and Training Seminars (FACTS) in 1986. She has lectured at hospitals, clinics and universities, as well as appearing regularly on TV and radio. Her cycle-tracking software is available at www. TCOYF.com. (20021018)