The Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is a way of observing and charting fertility signs to determine fertile and infertile days during the menstrual cycle. This information can be used to either avoid pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, or to monitor gynecological health. FAM is an effective, well-researched method for determining fertility and infertility. It is also an empowering way to better understand the menstrual cycle and develop a deeper relationship with your body. This workshop will cover the history of natural family planning methods and their effectiveness, detailed physiology of the menstrual cycle and getting intimate with the three primary fertility signs. Once we understand the fertility signs we will learn how to chart them and use those charts for determining gynecological health, natural birth control or increasing your chances of conception.
Resources Mentioned
- Book: Taking Charge of Your Fertility
- Handout 1: Workshop Overview
- Handout 2: FAM Schedule
- Handout 3: Chart – Pregnancy
- Handout 4: Chart – Birth Control
About the Featured Expert
Faith Rodgers obtained her certification in Clinical Herbalism from the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism in Boulder, CO. She also has a degree from the University of Illinois in Human Development, Family Studies & Women’s Studies. Faith is a mother of two amazing kids, born at home, and is a passionate advocate of natural childbirth. As an herbalist, she specializes in natural remedies for women, pregnancy, birth, babies & children. She is the author of “the little herbal”, a blog about caring for your family naturally with herbs, essential oils & flower essences.
Faith manages Rebecca’s Herbal Apothecary in Boulder, CO. There, she teaches a wide range of classes on herbal medicine and DIY natural body care products. She also teaches group workshops and offers private instruction in the Fertility Awareness Method. The Fertility Awareness Method is a way to observe and chart fertility signs in order to determine fertile and infertile days during the menstrual cycle. FAM brings a deep awareness and understanding of your body and can be used for natural birth control or to increase your chances of conceiving. To learn more or to contact Faith, you can find her at www.thelittleherbal.com.