Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health by Toni Weschler
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Book Reviews of Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health
Book Review: Not just for women TTC, for all women!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book IS NOT just for women who are trying to conceive a baby ~ this book is for women ~ period. I purchased this book after having a great deal of trouble coming off birth control. I was scared and confused about what was going on with my body and this book was recommended to me by someone on a message board.
I've read the book cover to cover and have re-read certain sections several times ~ yes, its that good. The book itself is really informative and reviews information we may or may not have learned earlier in our lives. But then it specifically reviews how cycles work and why. It teaches you how to learn about your body and why it is important to do so. It then teaches you how to chart your cycle symptoms, beginning with basel body temperatures and continues with other fertility signs as well. The book also reviews all the variations we might see in our charts, which is very comforting to people like me who were having irregularity issues.
I am not currently trying to conceive, nor are we planning on trying until May 2009. I am actually using this book to learn about my cycles, learn when I am ovulating, and learn, most importantly to me right now, when I am NOT fertile. That's right, no more pregnancy scares, no more nervousness about when I could get pregnant, etc. I only use condoms for about 1/3 of my cycle and the rest of the time we can enjoy unprotected sex. I am successfully practicing natural birth control the rest of the time ~ and its wonderful. Its so nice to be know what is going on in my body without being scared and nervous!
I also expect that we we do start to TTC, the process will be much easier because I will already know so much about my cycles and when I am fertile. Plus, if we do have trouble, we'll have data to share with the doctor.
Really, the book is a must for women who are of a healthy reproductive age. I feel empowered, happier, and more relaxed about my body.
Book Review: Recommended for every woman who is TTC
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm in my early thirties and I got pregnant the first month I charted after trying for over a year. I cannot recommend this book enough. If you're serious about wanting to learn more about your body or finding a way to get pregnant naturally then this is the book for you. Book Review: Good detailed book
Summary: 4 Stars
I wish I had gotten a hold of this book sooner. I realised that I have been trying on the wrong day. Good book, gives a lot of detail. Book Review: Don't use this book for birth control
Summary: 2 Stars
I decided to use this book for birth control while searching for a doctor who would put an IUD in a nulliparous woman. I had problems with the pill and an allergy to latex. I followed the directions for how to avoid perfectly. I still don't know how I got pregnant and I was too embarrassed that i had used such a ridiculous method to show my charts to my gyno. Definitely consult with a health care provider before using FAM for birth control
Book Review: Excellent resource of information
Summary: 5 Stars
I have already talked about this book to friends and they have quickly purchased this book. It is extremely educational. I come from a health background taking A&P and learning an extensive amount of info but none to this extent on the subject. It is good if you are a teen to the peak of menopause. It really is a good read. My sister has been having trouble with getting pregnant and miscarriages. She said after reading the first chapter... "No wonder I haven't been able to get pregnant" Just after one chapter. Even if you are sticking to your normal birth control methods... it really is good to know about your body, how it works and when you are ready to have children... how to detect issues and be able to get pregnant in a manner that doesn't necessarily have to send you to a fertility clinic. There are other safe effective ways. GREAT EDUCATIONAL READ!! Check out the website preseed.com if you are having trouble concieving. IT is great too!! The great thing about this book is they have a a support website for it as well... ovusoft.com