The Contraception Guidebook: Options, Risks, and Answers for Christian Couples

by William R. Cutrer, Sandra L. Glahn

A Comprehensive Christian Guide to Contraception The Contraception Guidebook equips you to make fully informed decisions about the complex and deeply personal issue of contraception. Written in a personal, engaging style by a male obstetrician/gynecologist and a female educator and journalist, both theologians, this easy-to-read book is packed with the most current medical information on every option, old and new. You'll also learn the success rates, ethical considerations, and risk factors involved, gain insights from real-life couples facing different concerns, and obtain medically reliable and biblically sound wisdom for your questions. Each chapter ends with questions to help you and your mate communicate on key issues.

240 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

About the author

William Cutrer, M.D, is C. Edwin Gheens Associate Professor of Christian Ministry at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is a recognized expert in reproductive technology and medical ethics and is a licensed obstetrician/gynecologist who specialized in the treatment of infertility.

Reviews

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this did a decent job of staying objective, in particular on the issue of birth control and whether or not it is ethical to take hormones knowing there is a risk of ovulation and "aborting" the fertilized egg. They do take the Christian standpoint that life begins at fertilization, which I agree with. I found it very informative, and its objectiveness made me feel better about whatever method I choose to start using now that I just had my second child in less than two years (I am still undecided). The only thing that would have made it better for me would be an update, since it was written in 2005 and so much changes so fast in the medical field.

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent primer on the multiple options that are available for contraception. This book does not shy away from talking in depth and in detail. It also does not shy away from sharing the Christian perspective on conception and which things are clearly immoral.

If this is something you need to deal with in the coming months I highly recommend you pick this up. It will get you well acquainted with the various options available so that you can move to further thinking, prayer and advice from those you trust

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super informative (but appropriate) non-biased perspective.