
Where Breastfeeding (BF) and Birth Control Come Together
FEBRUARY 2025 Michal Schonbrun, MPH While most women today know that they have the option of planning a natural
FEBRUARY 2025 Michal Schonbrun, MPH While most women today know that they have the option of planning a natural
January blog, 2025 Michal Schonbrun, MPH Giselle Pelicot is a seventy-two year-old mother and grandmother in southern France. She
Michal Schonbrun, MPH December, 2024 *Sperm about to enter the ovum with acrosomal head ready to penetrate the zona
Part Two November 2024 Michal Schonbrun, MPH While an abundance of scientific literature points to the dangers of nutritional deficiencies
Part One October 2024 Michal Schonbrun, MPH You may never hear this from your family doctor or gynecologist: nutrition
When infertility treatments for women are the answer to male infertility Michal Schonbrun, MPH, September 2024 This article is dedicated
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PLANNING – BEFORE 35 Michal Schonbrun, MPH, CHES, It’s a fact. More and more women are delaying pregnancy
One of the most pervasive cultural myths about human fertility is that women can ovulate spontaneously and conceive at any
While most breastfeeding moms plan to postpone pregnancy during breastfeeding, a growing number of older breastfeeding moms, approaching or already
We cannot ignore the latest avalanche threatening women’s reproductive health, with the possibility of American women losing their right to
As we mark the end of Women’s History Month and endometriosis awareness month, this is a good time to address
This blog post mostly addresses heterosexual, cisgender couples but it could include genders and sexual identities among people concerned about
Last week, ACOG, the most important professional organization representing over 60,000 American gynecologists, issued new guidelines about “patient-centered” contraceptive counseling.
There are times in life when women and couples need to space, avoid or postpone pregnancy. This total time period
The capacity to trust ourselves and our bodies is not a common or shared goal in western society. In 2005,
On the “sidelines” of the Covid-19 pandemic, a lesser-discussed drama is slowly playing out. Lesser-known because it’s a “girl thing”.
Prolonged bleeding and staining can be a significant nuisance for women, especially for those who observe family purity laws according
In 2015, the American Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) published a position paper with far-reaching implications for the practice
Fertility Awareness for Men In our current culture, we still associate “reproductive health” as a “woman’s issue,” and that “fertility
The normal healthy vagina is an incredible ecosystem that includes diverse communities of various micro-organisms. Hundreds of species and families
This article was originally written by Dafna Meir, z”l (2012) and updated by Michal Schonbrun for an English translation (2021).
Most women spend the better part of 35 years trying to avoid pregnancy. Knowing how to choose the right contraceptive
Most of us have been brainwashed by advertising to believe that using daily pads is more hygienic, healthy and sanitary.
Cervical secretions are vital for human reproduction and for women’s overall health. During the “window of fertility”, or time of
MYTH No. 1 Breastfeeding moms do not ovulate or get pregnant While studies show that the majority of those who
FAM is a tool for identifying the fertile and infertile days of the menstrual cycle. While FAM reduces dependence on
Over 100 menstrual cycle and fertility apps have hit the market and their popularity is growing. In 2018, the U.S.
Many women would be able to get pregnant naturally and relatively quickly if they had more basic knowledge about their
Anyone who has spent years working in the health and medical field has lived to see many accepted practices turn
This article summarizes the relationship between breastfeeding (BF) and fertility and discusses the non-hormonal/non-invasive methods which can be effectively used
Overall Goal Of Fertility Awareness Fertility Awareness is an educational process in which one learns how their body, cycles, and
Choosing the right method can be challenging in light of the fact that there is no ideal or perfect method
The transition from a synthetic hormone cycle to a natural hormone cycle is unique for every person. We cannot know
I DEFINING BASIC TERMS Efficacy is a complex term that is widely misunderstood and misrepresented. It requires translation, nuance, and
Accreditation recognized by The Association of Fertility Awareness Professionals
* All illustrated characters are taken from “The Monthly Cycle,” a film by Ada Ramon and Ofek Shamir.
The information presented on the site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice from a qualified doctor or other health professional. For convenience and naturally, the information on the site is written in the feminine form, but refers to anyone born with a uterus and ovaries, including those who do not identify as women.
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