Be Green While Conceiving

You might have, ahem, other things on your mind if you are trying to conceive but know that there are green choices even in this portion of your life.

Richard and I have been open about our earlier battle with infertility, in part because we felt so alone at the time. One topic that has come up repeatedly in our conversations with others is how helpful we both found the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility: The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy Achievement, and Reproductive Health (Revised Edition)
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler.

There are many, many ovulation predictor kits and fertility monitors on the market, some of which are quite pricey, but the information in this paperback book was truly valuable. After reading the book, I was able to accurately track my cycle with nothing more than a thermometer and a piece of paper.

I knew my cycle so well that I was able to tell health care practitioners exactly when we conceived both of our children. This proved to be very helpful since during both pregnancies questions arose about the size of our babies. I was able to state with complete confidence how far along the pregnancies were and avoid unnecessary tests thanks to the information the book provided.

The text is very clear and inviting. Ms Weschler covers a lot of ground, some of it fairly complex, but it never felt overwhelming. She simply walks through the information step-by-step and periodically offers reminders, which are helpful to those skipping ahead to the chapters of most interest. I gained a great deal of knowledge about my body and my cycle. I even found answers to several questions I had asked doctors along the way that had remained unanswered.

I’m using the information in this book to teach my daughters about their own bodies. When they are older, I plan to give them each their own copy so they can understand what is happening inside of them long before I did.

If you are currently trying to conceive, I strongly suggest that you give this book a read before spending your money on predictor kits and monitors. Save it for diapers instead. : )

If you are looking for more information on this topic, also check out Green Fertility. It features loads of ideas for healthy living and conceiving.

If you want to neutralize the affect of your book purchase, visit Eco-Libris. To locate an independently owned bookstore near you, visit IndieBound. You may also want to check SwapTree, an online trading site for books, cds, dvds, and video games.

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