Breastfeeding & Pregnancy, Charting and the Science of the Cycle, FABMs Personal Stories, Miscellaneous, Women's Health & FABMs
While on the FACTS elective, Ellen Gaudet Urrutia interviewed an enthusiastic user of FABMs. For this woman, learning to chart her cycle hastened the diagnosis and treatment of a luteal phase defect, and using different methods in new seasons of life has provided a natural and effective way to not only plan their family but also manage her health. Read more!
FABM Effectiveness for Pregnancy Prevention, FABMs Personal Stories, Miscellaneous
This thought-provoking summary tells the story of how three different fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) — the Sympto-Thermal Method , the Lactational Amenorrhea Method, and the Marquette Model — met the needs of two couples. Read more in this interview conducted by Catherine Cahill.
FABMs Personal Stories, Miscellaneous
As the end of 2021 draws near, we are grateful for every gift that makes possible the work of FACTS to educate medical professionals about fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and their applications in family planning and women’s health. This month, we feature someone who felt so strongly about the mission of FACTS that she became a monthly donor as a student. Learn more about Bailey Limyansky in this blog feature!
Charting and the Science of the Cycle, FABM Training Programs and Education, FABMs Personal Stories, Miscellaneous, Women's Health & FABMs
This interview with three different users of fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) brings into the discussion something too often neglected: the needs and goals of the women seeking care. Calley Gober, a fourth-year medical student, interviewed these women while on the FACTS elective. Beyond sharing their stories, she provides information about the Sympto-Thermal Method, other FABMs, and the essential role of FABM instructors.
FABMs Personal Stories, Miscellaneous
At FACTS, we take every opportunity to express our gratitude for their generosity. This month, we feature a couple who has actively supported the work of FACTS from the very beginning. Santiago and Melissa Solares have used and taught the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) through the Couple-to-Couple League (CCL) for years, and have come alongside the mission of FACTS with wholehearted dedication. We are grateful for their contributions to our elective and for their consistent support as monthly donors of FACTS.
Breastfeeding & Pregnancy, Charting and the Science of the Cycle, FABMs for Infertility And Achieving Pregnancy, FABMs Personal Stories, Miscellaneous
As with so much in medicine, the management of miscarriage must go beyond meeting medical needs to caring for the human being who experiences this significant loss. Dr. Abigail Finder was in her last year of medical school when she interviewed Maria, a woman who has experienced miscarriage more than once. The interview highlights the advantages of such a compassionate, medically sound, and holistic approach in the care of these families.