Dr. Natalie Crawford, board-certified OBGYN and REI, breaks down the powerful tools that can help you understand your body's natural fertility signals. Learn how to move beyond basic period tracking apps to truly understand when you're ovulating, time intercourse effectively, and spot potential issues early. Whether you're trying to conceive or simply want to connect with your cycle, this episode gives you practical, science-backed methods to take charge of your reproductive health.

1. Understanding Your Body's Natural Signals

- Why your period app might be misleading you

- The difference between tracking and truly understanding your cycle

- How your body communicates fertility throughout the month

2. The Cervical Mucus Method

- What to look for and when to check

- Simple techniques you can do at home

- How this free method can guide your timing

3. Temperature Tracking Made Simple

- Modern tools that make monitoring easier than ever

- What your morning temperature reveals about ovulation

- Reading the patterns your body creates each month

4. Ovulation Test Strips and Timing

- When and how to use these affordable tools

- Understanding what a positive result really means

- Combining methods for the most accurate results

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