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tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
My only complaint is that it wasn't thorough on charting while breastfeeding. The methods described for BFing are a little too simplistic.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
I haven't read the last few chapters, but I think those are best used as a reference when necessary. It is a shame to me that one thing women have lost with the advent of hormonal birth control is knowledge of how our bodies work. This book gave me great insight into things I'd noticed but not understood for years.
ali_w15's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most informative and useful books I have ever read.
A must read for all things fertility. This should be taught in schools.
A must read for all things fertility. This should be taught in schools.
candaceross321's review against another edition
5.0
If you have a uterus this book is for you. Don’t be fooled into thinking this book is just about getting or not getting pregnant, this book will teach you everything every biologically female human should know about their uniquely female body. It goes in depth with clarity and some humor. Is recommended this to everyone.
trish7's review against another edition
3.0
Good content, wish it had been assigned in high school, but also wish there had been a more aggressive editor. Probably could have deleted almost all of the italicised anecdotes. Many eyerolls and cringe-y turns of phrase - “the pitter-patter of little feet”.
re_oanslay's review against another edition
4.0
I read this because after a decade on hormonal birth control, I’m curious about what my body is actually like and how FAM could potentially teach me about that. Lots of. I’ve information, though I did skim the sections on conceiving and menopause as it’s not relevant to me at the moment.
alyssabuchin's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone of child bearing age should read this book. It has helped me understand the ebb and flow (literally) of my body and take charge, not just of my fertility, but of my healthcare! I can go into my Docs office and speak with knowledge and a firm understanding of what is happening with my own body.
chelse34's review against another edition
5.0
So my sister-in-law read this book and it really peaked my interest. I checked our library, and they had a copy, so I checked it out (thank you library!).
This book is really meant for any women who either wants to get pregnant or avoid pregnancy, or for anyone who wants to understand their gynecological health. It basically spells out how to understand our bodies and understand what's going on in there and at what time it's happening.
But not only that, this book addresses menopause, breastfeeding, and all the other wonky stuff that affects our hormones and how to deal with it.
It was fascinating and I read the whole thing (including appendices) even though they may not pertain to me right now. But I figure I'll be in all of the different stages during sometime in my life, so it was really insightful.
This book is really meant for any women who either wants to get pregnant or avoid pregnancy, or for anyone who wants to understand their gynecological health. It basically spells out how to understand our bodies and understand what's going on in there and at what time it's happening.
But not only that, this book addresses menopause, breastfeeding, and all the other wonky stuff that affects our hormones and how to deal with it.
It was fascinating and I read the whole thing (including appendices) even though they may not pertain to me right now. But I figure I'll be in all of the different stages during sometime in my life, so it was really insightful.
acdauz's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best books out there when it comes to truly Understanding you fertility. If you are trying to prevent pregnancy or trying to conceive this is a first step book that really helps you understands the female body and how all this works.
daniellearider's review against another edition
5.0
Why do we not learn this information in sex ed/from our doctors? I can't believe it took me 27 years to finally figure out how my body works, to throw the pills in the trash and ditch the hormone-induced migraines that have plagued me for years. The information is easily digestible and the methods are effective--for both preventing and conceiving.
This book should be required reading for every woman.
This book should be required reading for every woman.