Get the book, “Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health” by Toni Weschler, MPH Here is more of a synopsis of what you need to know to get started.
Archive for March, 2010
23 Mar
Avoiding Toxins
If you’re thinking about getting pregnant it’s time to start thinking about all the environmental bio-hazards that you should be avoiding. And let me tell you, toxins are everywhere! Think about organic toxic-free solutions to the things we take for granted now. *If you’re skeptical about how porous your skin really is think about the nicotine or [...]
19 Mar
Your Cycle, My Cycle, Every Woman’s Different Cycle
The first phase of your cycle is the Follicular Phase and it can vary depending on stress and environmental reasons. It begins on Day 1 of your period and ends at ovulation. The second phase, or Luteal Phase, is more consistent each month and lasts from ovulation until the last day before your period begins. This is reason alone to begin tracking your cycle so that you know when you are ovulating.
17 Mar
Milk Sucks
But don’t we need cow’s milk for calcium? To grow strong bones? The best source of calcium is from fresh green vegetables.
16 Mar
Tracking, Natural Birth Control, & the Glorious Fertility Awareness Method
The only reason I can think to not use FAM is pure and utter laziness. (Or women who aren’t willing to work at this quite yet- say your 16-year-old daughter.)
15 Mar
Preconception Diet and Exercise… Just the Basics
Shop the outside walls of the grocery store and avoid buying anything from the aisles, or all the processed foods, as much as possible. You’d be surprised how easy this becomes!
15 Mar
Welcome!
The things I know now: Becoming a parent does not start the day you bring your child home from the hospital and I am going to be an advocate for my child’s health long before conception.
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