Fertility/Conception

By Marie Myung-Ok Lee

The World Health Organization (WHO) has conducted clinical studies on acupuncture and determined that infertility/fertility is one condition, among others, that acupuncture appears to effectively treat. The mechanisms are not entirely clear, but their studies have shown that acupuncture can increase bloodflow to the uterus as well as help balance the hormonal system. (more…)

By Talia Maze

Millions of women undergo tubal ligation every year. According to a report by the National Center for Health Statistics, 10.3 million women used tubal ligation as their preferred method of birth control in 2002, making it the second most popular method following the oral contraceptive pill used by 11.6 million women. As a permanent form of birth control, the decision to “tie your tubes” should not be made lightly. (more…)

By Susy Goins

The big question posed to me by the editor of Natural Family Online for an article idea was, “Can I use homeopathy to help me conceive?” (more…)

By Susun Weed

For thousands of years, knowledge of herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women. But after the holocaust against European wise women (the “burning times”) and the virtual extermination of Native American medicine women, this knowledge virtually disappeared. In fact, many people erroneously believe that “primitive people” had no means of controlling the likelihood of pregnancy. Nothing could be further from the truth. (more…)

By Tricia Ballad

So you’re ready to try natural family planning … Where do you go from here? It all depends on your style. There are small group classes, self-study courses or you could just hit the local bookstore’s health and wellness section. (more…)

By Tricia Ballad

You’ve heard that breastfeeding postpones the return of fertility. You’re a few weeks postpartum, you’ve (finally!) stopped bleeding and now you’re wondering – how long before your regular periods start up again? When should you start charting your fertility signs again? (more…)

By Tricia Ballad

Successfully practicing natural family planning relies on interpreting fertility patterns accurately. Usually, women record their fertility symptoms on a paper chart, and then she and her partner interpret what the collection of symptoms mean. (more…)