In this self-guided program, you'll learn:

• the 4 biomarkers of fertility:  how your hormones change throughout your cycle and what physiologic effects those hormonal shifts have on your body
• the 4 different types of fertility awareness methods:
• cervical fluid monitoring only
• symptothermal (cervical fluid monitoring + basal body temperature monitoring)
• at home hormone monitoring
• cycle length (and how this is useful in identifying potential hormonal imbalances)
• an overview of the FDA approved apps for contraception (& how they work)

Once we've covered the basics, we'll take a look at:

• 12 different fertility awareness methods (FAMs) including:
• Justisse Method
• Marquette Method
• Creighton Model
• FEMM
• Boston Cross Check
• and 7 more
• We'll do a deep dive into 6 of these methods, specifically:
• Justisse Method
• Marquette Method
• Creighton Model
• Billings Ovulation Method
• TwoDay Method
• TCOYF Symptothermal Method (specifically the one presented in Toni Weschler's book Taking Charge of Your Fertility)
• You'll walk away with 4 standard protocols:
• Marquette Method
• TCOYF Symptothermal Method
• TwoDay Method
• Billings Ovulation Method
• We'll also talk about considerations before choosing which fertility awareness method is right for you & which methods work best for you when you're:
• in perimenopause
• have low estrogen
• have (or suspect you have) PCOS
• have irregular periods
• are postpartum (you'll get a postpartum protocol for the Marquette Method and details on why many women prefer a hormonal based method during their postpartum phase)
• and which method works best for your lifestyle
• how to use the methods to avoid pregnancy with every cycle (including examples & sample charts for you to practice & gain confidence with each method)

Resources for finding a healthcare practitioner versed in fertility awareness to help correct any hormonal imbalances that you find while tracking your fertility.

The course includes charting support for a year.  Just send me your charts via email when you're unsure and we'll set up a time to talk if email support isn't enough.

You'll also get lifetime access to all program materials.

Regardless of which fertility awareness method(s) you use, all the methods rely on the cyclical rhythm of your hormones which changes how your body behaves in measurable ways throughout your cycle.

Check out this free course preview: the fundamentals of fertility awareness.

An overview of fertility awareness

• Why consider an alternative to conventional birth control?
  
• How effective are fertility awareness methods?
  

Module 1:  your reproductive anatomy

We'll briefly recap the reproductive organs of interest and their function in fertility.

Module 2: the phases of your cycle

You'll learn which hormones are dominant during each phase of your cycle and how these hormones support the process of reproduction.

Module 3: tuning into your body

We'll talk about how the rise & fall of your reproductive hormones change how your body behaves throughout your cycle. 

Module 4: fundamentals of fertility awareness

This section's a free preview into the basics of fertility awareness and the underlying principle behind every fertility awareness method.

Module 5: tracking your fertile window

This section's broken down into determining the open & close of your fertile phase through:

• cervical fluid monitoring
• electrolyte balance monitoring
• at home hormone monitoring
• body temperature monitoring (close of your window only)

Module 6: FDA approved fertility apps for contraception & other tools for fertility awareness

You'll learn about the two FDA approved fertility apps for contraception (and how both use antiquated fertility awareness methods for monitoring your fertile phase).

You'll also learn about wearable body temp devices and wearable biometric devices to cue you into your fertility.

Module 7: the many fertility awareness methods (FAMs) available for you

We're breaking down the types of fertility awareness methods into:

• cervical fluid monitoring only methods
• symptothermal methods (cervical fluid + body temperature)
• symptohormonal methods (at home hormone monitoring + optional body temp)

You'll also be able to download 4 standard protocols of fertility awareness when you unlock this module.

Module 8: using fertility awareness methods during postpartum

You'll discover key considerations during your postpartum phase when choosing a fertility awareness method.  This module unlocks access to the Marquette Method protocol for postpartum tracking.

Module 9: how to use fertility awareness when your cycles are weird

How do you use fertility awareness methods when you're:

• perimenopausal
• have PCOS
• have low progesterone
• have low estrogen
• are discontinuing hormonal birth control

This module dives into each one of these topics to help you figure out which method is best for your body when you're experiencing one of these conditions.

Module 10: sample charts to boost your confidence in charting

Try out your hand at charting with a variety of methods before investing in any monitors or devices or apps when you unlock this module.  It's kind of like a try before you buy module.

Module 11: your options in the event of failure

We're going there.  If this module makes you uncomfortable, feel free to skip it.