Fertility Awareness

Alex studied Fertility Awareness using the Billings Method, which was developed by the Drs. Billings, Australia. It uses the body’s natural signal of fertility to achieve or avoid pregnancy. It is one of the most highly researched methods of family planning with a success rate of avoiding pregnancy of 90% and of achieving pregnancy 65-70%.

This method helps couples identify their peak time for fertility so that conception can take place. As it is a natural method, with a little instruction on how to identify this time, women can monitor their cycle without the added stress of ovulation kits and the taking of temperatures. For women who have irregular menstrual cycles, or who have problems identifying when they might be ovulating, this method can take the guesswork out of when they might be fertile.

It is absolutely fascinating finding out about the mini universe that is the cervix. It is wonderful in it’s own right and is something to be marvelled at – all women, from adolescents to the peri-menopausal can benefit immensely from this knowledge. It is not uncommon for women to report that they feel a sense of empowerment, as it can explain the moods and emotions that sometimes arise as their menstrual cycles wax and wane.

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