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Taking Charge of Your Fertility, 10th Anniversary Edition: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health | 
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Author: Toni Weschler
Publisher: Collins Living
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1054 reviews
Sales Rank: 451
Media: Paperback
Edition: 10th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 512
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.4
ISBN: 0060881909
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.9434
EAN: 9780060881900
ASIN: 0060881909
Publication Date: November 1, 2006
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This comprehensive book explains in lucid, assured terms how to practice the fertility awareness method (FAM), a natural, scientifically proven but little-known form of birth control (which is not to be confused with the woefully ineffective "rhythm" method). 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 realized 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 topnotch resource section. Recommended for any woman who wants to better understand her body. --Erica Jorgensen
Product Description
Celebrating 10 years of helping hundreds of thousands of women achieve pregnancy, avoid pregnancy naturally, and gain better control of their health and lives, the 10th Anniversary Edition of the classic bestseller will include:
•New 'Preface to the 10th Anniversary Edition"
•Updates on new fertility technologies
•Natural approaches to conception
•Updated Resources and Books For any woman unhappy with her current method of birth control; demoralized by her quest to have a baby; or experiencing confusing symptoms in her cycle, this book provides answers to all these questions, plus amazing insights into a woman's body. Weschler thoroughly explains the empowering Fertility Awareness Method, which in only a couple minutes a day allows a woman to:
•Enjoy highly effective, scientifically proven birth control without chemicals or devices
•Maximize her chances of conception or expedite fertility treatment by identifying impediments to conception
•Increase the likelihood of choosing the gender of her baby
•Gain control of her sexual and gynecological health
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1049 more reviews...
 Good detailed book August 17, 2008
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.
 Don't use this book for birth control August 14, 2008
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
Excellent resource of information August 11, 2008
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
I Am Ecstatic Right Now! August 1, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I haven't read this book, just what I was able to in the "Search Inside!" feature and let me tell you, what I read made SO much sense that I just HAD to have this book!
It has been a while since I have purchased a book from Amazon and I have officially "fallen in love" with them all over again. I have had NOTHING BUT LUCK with them!
You see, I was supposed to get this book TOMORROW, instead a knock was at the door from our awesome postman and I didn't expect the package to be for ME and bam! It had my name on it from Amazon and OMG I am SO happy!
Can't believe this book comes with the software CD too, it's a trial, but that's great!
What a pleasant surprise today! Thank you Amazon! :D
UPDATE: Okay editing to add that I LOVE this book! I am SO glad that I got this book NOW instead of waiting when I was in my 30s. It's best to know NOW especially w/ me being 23, why not start learning young lol! A great book and VERY informative! I learned things I didn't even know! I would recommend this book to anyone trying to conceive or just who are interested in charting their cycles to see if they ovulate! :)
Every Girl Should Have This July 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wish I would have discovered this book a LONG time ago! It has been so eye-opening and helpful! The book is straightforward and easy to read. The diagrams, charts and sample stories all help explain FAM. Every woman should have a copy of this!
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