Description
Product ID: | 9781138790100 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness |
Authors: | Author: Jane Knight |
Page Count: | 428 |
Subjects: | Personal and public health / health education, Personal & public health, Gynaecology and obstetrics, Neonatal medicine, Midwifery, Women’s health, Gynaecology & obstetrics, Neonatal medicine, Midwifery, Women's health |
Description: | Select Guide Rating This comprehensive text brings together the scientific background, methodology and teaching skills to support health professionals in providing fertility awareness methods. It offers an ideal reference for general practitioners, practice nurses, and sexual health doctors and nurses. Fertility Awareness is key to understanding sexual and reproductive health at all life stages. It can be used to either plan or avoid pregnancy. Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs) are highly effective when motivated couples are taught by trained practitioners. These methods are in demand for ecological, medical, cultural, religious and moral reasons. The ability to control fertility naturally is a lifestyle choice. The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness provides the science and methodology suitable for health professionals and a general audience. It covers reproductive physiology and the fertility indicators: temperature, cervical secretions and cycle length calculations. It explores ways to optimise conception and to manage conception delays. Case studies and self-assessment exercises are included throughout. The book addresses the scientific credibility of new technologies including fertility apps, home test kits, monitors and devices. The Complete Guide to Fertility Awareness offers:
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Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2016-11-10 |