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Natural Contraception Methods
Introduction to Natural Contraception
At first, it may seem odd to place a page about contraception in New-Mums-Info, but lets face it, you may want to temporarily not have another baby, particularly if you have just recently had one! Whatever your personal reasons may be, you have the information presented below to assist you in making an informed choice.
The Different Natural Methods
There are numerous natural methods to choose from, and it should be noted that they typically are more effective in couples who are monogamous, and disciplined to follow a regular procedure.
Thermal Sympto Method The Use of Fertility Computers Standard Days Method
There are a number of natural methods which would apply more to people who are concerned about using any medical methods, and also preferred by those who do not wish to insert foreign objects into their bodies. One method is the Thermo- Sympto method.
Thermo- Sympto method.
This method requires a regular monitoring of basal temperature, which can be done with a basal thermometer available from the basal thermometer shop.
The thermal-sympto method of birth control involves determining the number of days out of a woman's menstrual cycles when conception of a foetus can occur, and then avoiding sexual intercourse on those days. This method involves determining this fertile time in two ways: based on a woman's body temperature (it rises after ovulation) and by recording other fertility cues.
The way this works is by the use of a special basal thermometer which should be used first thing in the morning. When you measure your temperature daily, you will notice that on some days, your temperature is elevated by about a half a degree. This will typically be after ovulation, and if your temperature remains half a degree higher for more than three days, you may generally assume you have ovulated, and therefore that sexual intercourse is safe to have.
A chart may be downloaded here from New Mums Info for your record keeping of your basal temperature.
Another method of Contraception is the Use of Fertility Computers.
Fertility ComputersFertility computers essentially work on a combination of measured basal temperature, and the results taken from urine measuring sticks for the presence of hormones. The difference is that much of the manual charting work is automated by the computer taking readings and storing the information over a period of time. These units are fairly new, and are more suited to women with regular period cycles from around 23 to 35 days. More information will be made available soon about these products. Standard Days Method
More information will be made available soon about these products. One other natural method of contraception is the Standard Days Method. This used to be known as the rhythm method. The standard days method is approximately 88% affective, but requires a clear understanding of its operation. It is best to meet with a trained counsellor to be sure you are clear on this method’s operation, as this is important in terms of its effectiveness. You begin by counting your first day of your period as ay 1! For the first 7 days of your period, you are not fertile. Days 8 to 19 are un safe to have unprotected sex, as your could conceive during this time. From day 20 till your next period, you may have unprotected sex. I must emphasise that this only applies to couples who are in a steady relationship, and where it is known that neither has a sexually transmitted disease. If in doubt, please consult with your medical practitioner.
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