Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Mastery for Women's Health Professionals

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  • FFP 196 | Egg Donation | Infertility | The World Egg Bank | Diana Thomas

    Diana is the Founder and CEO of The World Egg Bank. After successfully becoming pregnant, fertility specialists began approaching Diana asking for her help in finding egg donors for their own patients. She quickly discovered that there was a desperate need for a company that understood empowering recipients with information about egg donors, and the emotional sensitivity to navigate through the process of involving another person in their reproduction life. Through her own personal experience, she created a company that catered to the personal needs of intended parents as well as brought the best quality of care to the egg donors. For over 20 years, Diana’s egg donor agency has matched thousands of donors and couples nationwide and internationally.

    In today’s episode, Diana shares her experience with infertility, and why it drove her to create The World Egg Bank to support women and families experiencing fertility challenges.

    My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

    The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase.

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • Diana's 15 year infertility journey, and how egg donation allowed her to conceive all 3 of her children
    • A comparison between egg donation as it is now, to what it was like 20 years ago
    • How to know if egg donation is right for you
    • Why the age of the egg donor is more important when it comes to success rates
    • The parallels between egg donation and adoption
    • The difference between open and closed donation
    • Should you tell your child the truth about their conception (if they were conceived via a donor egg)?
    • How are egg donors selected?
    • Are there restrictions for donors?
    • The importance of egg quality when seeking egg donation
    Connect with Diana: You can connect with Diana on her Website, on Facebook and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • American Society for Reproductive Medicine
    • Resurrection Year by Sheridan Voysey
    • Donor Egg Bank USA
    • Fertility Friday Programs
    • Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 011 | Age-Related Fertility Decline | Using Reproductive Technologies | IVF IUI & IVM | Dr. Melanie McDowall
    • FFP 074 | Resurrection Year | Maintaining Hope Through Infertility | Sheridan Voysey
    • FFP 088 | IVF Using Donor Eggs | Egg Donation | Infertility | Donor Egg Bank USA | Heidi Hayes
    • FFP 109 | The Reality of Aging & Fertility | IVF & Assisted Reproductive Technology | The Future of Fertility Treatments | Dr. Marjorie Dixon
    • FFP 160 | Clomid, Letrozole & IUI | How Effective Are Infertility Treatments? | IVF | Lisa | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit

    This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order.

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

     

     

    1 hr 2 min
  • FFP 194 | How Effective Are Fertility Awareness Based Methods…Really? | Dr. Marguerite Duane, MD

    Dr. Duane, a board-certified family physician, is co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS – the Fertility Appreciation Collaborative to Teach the Science, an organization dedicated to educating healthcare professionals and students about the scientifically valid natural or fertility awareness-based methods of family planning. She also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University, where she directs an introductory course on natural methods of family planning.

    In today’s episode, we talk about the effectiveness of Fertility Awareness-Based Methods and dispel some of the most common myths about using this method as your primary method of birth control.

    My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

    The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase.

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

     

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • Why medical professionals are typically not educated about fertility awareness based methods
    • What are the biggest obstacles that prevent doctors from learning about and promoting fertility awareness based methods?
    • Do fertility awareness based methods have a religious background?
    • The Catholic connection to fertility awareness based methods
    • What is the difference between Natural Family Planning (NFP) and Fertility Awareness (FAM)?
    • How are some of the religious based teaching organizations different from secular organizations that teach fertility awareness?
    • Are fertility awareness based methods too "difficult" for women to learn?
    • Utilizing your menstrual cycle as a vital sign
    • The difference between pill bleeds and a real menstrual period
    • Why giving teenage girls hormonal contraceptives at a young age is problematic
    • The side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives
    • Recognizing the menstrual cycle as a normal and healthy part of being a woman
    • The challenge in educating established medical professionals
    • The importance of sharing the science about fertility awareness based methods
    Connect with Dr. Duane: You can connect with Dr. Duane on the FACTS Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • FACTS about Fertility | Dr. Marguerite Duane
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs
    • Justisse College
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 123 | Fertility Awareness Training for Physicians & Health Professionals | What Your Doctor Needs to Know About Fertility Awareness | Dr. Marguerite Duane
    • FFP 104 | Birth Control Pills From Your Doctor’s Perspective | Why Your Physician isn’t Looking at the Root Cause | Alternative Medicine for Women | Dr. Miranda Naylor
    • FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre
    • Fertility Awareness Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit

    This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order.

    Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

    1 hr 4 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 193 | Zero Intentions | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally With Fertility Awareness | Shannon & Lisa

    In today’s on-air client session Shannon and I talk about using fertility awareness for birth control effectively and confidently!

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase.

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • The importance of listening to your intuition
    • Can your menstrual cycles connect you to your body?
    • Which days of your cycle are fertile and infertile?
    • Using fertility awareness for birth control
    • Identifying pre-ovulatory infertile days
    • How to identify your fertile window?
    • How to make fertility awareness work for you
    • The importance of waiting until you are ready (and confident) before going unprotected
    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors: DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit

    This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information. Don't forget to use code: FERTILITY at check out for 20% off your first order.

    Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program

    This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

    55 min
  • FFP 192 | Chinese Medicine for Menstrual Cycle Health | Eric Karchmer, Ph.D

    Eric’s fascination with Chinese medicine started over 30 years ago, when he ventured to China to teach English. His passion eventually translated into an unusual career in what he calls “academic medicine.” Before earning a Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of North Carolina (2005), Eric spent five years earning a Bachelor’s of Medicine from the renowned Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (from 1995 – 2000), and attended Princeton for his undergraduate studies.

    Through his research, Eric has had the opportunity to both train with and interview leading doctors of Chinese medicine across China, and he is currently a professor of anthropology at Appalachian State University.

    In today’s episode we talk about the application of Chinese medicine on Menstrual cycle issues.

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    The Fertility Friday Podcast is supported by the Women’s Monthly Kit by DAO labs Head over to mydaolabs.com and use the code FERTILITY to receive 20% off your first purchase.

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • How does Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) differ from Western Medicine?
    • How do the TCM concepts of hot and cold, and deficiency and excess relate to the menstrual cycle?
    • The benefits of eating a balance of raw and cooked food
    • The relationship between leftovers and digestive issues
    • The application of Chinese Medicine for common menstrual cycle issues
    • What is Chi and how does it relate to the menstrual cycle?
    • The impact of hormonal birth control and ovarian health
    • When should you seek professional support?
    • Herbal medicine for the menstrual cycle
    Connect with Eric: You can connect with Eric on his Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Ovarian reserve assessment in users of oral contraception seeking fertility advice on their reproductive lifespan | PubMed
    • Women's Monthly Kit | DAO Labs
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 096 | Deconstructing Your Infertility Diagnosis | Poor Ovarian Reserve | Practical Ways of Managing Stress | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Mary Wong
    • FFP 062 | Acupuncture for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Health | Jani White
    • FFP 041 | Thyroid Health and Fertility | Dr. Maureen Rozenn

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsors:

    DAO Labs | Women's Monthly Kit

    This episode is sponsored by the Women's Monthly Kit by DAO Labs. Herbal medicine is an integral part of Chinese medicine. Herbs have been used for centuries for a variety of treatments and needs and remain incredibly popular today. DAO Labs is on a path to making Chinese herbal medicine more approachable, convenient and tasty. Revitalize and harmonize your cycle with two ancient herbal formulas with a modern twist. Click here for more information.

    Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program

    This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

    59 min
  • FFP 191 | Cervical Health & Fertility Awareness Charting | Lisa | Fertility Friday

    In today’s episode, I focus on cervical health. One of the themes that have come up in my client work is the importance of paying attention to cervical health. I have supported countless clients to identify underlying infections and abnormal cervical cells through charting. In this episode, I share what to look for and how to know if you should be concerned about your cervix.

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • How to tell if your cervical mucus is "normal"
    • What is the difference between peak and non-peak mucus?
    • Why the term "watery" can be problematic for describing cervical mucus
    • What to do if your cervical mucus is gummy and/or yellow
    • The link between folate deficiency and abnormal cervical cells
    • HPV, folate deficiency, and hormonal birth control
    • The role of diet and nutrition in building the immune system and supporting cervical health
    • When to seek support from a doctor to rule out a possible infection or STI
    • The importance of charting throughout your whole cycle to monitor for cervical health
    • The role of probiotics in maintaining gut health and a favorable vaginal flora
    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Folic acid and vitamin deficiency caused by oral contraceptives
    • Cervical cancer and hormonal contraceptives: collaborative reanalysis of individual data for 16,573 women with cervical cancer and 35,509 women without cervical cancer from 24 epidemiological studies
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program

    This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

     

     

    41 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 190 | Avoiding Pregnancy Naturally with Fertility Awareness | Lisa & Lindsey

    In today’s on-air client session Lindsey and I talk about using fertility awareness for birth control. We also touch on the impact that thyroid disorders and underlying infections can have on the menstrual cycle.

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • The importance of checking for mucus throughout your cycle
    • How to identify ovulation on the menstrual cycle chart
    • How do viral infections affect Lindsey's menstrual cycle chart?
    • Possible causes for a low temperature rise
    • What is estrogen dominance?
    • Confirming ovulation with temperature, mucus and cervical position
    • Using fertility awareness for birth control
    • Is menstruation fertile?
    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Kindara Charting App
    • Justisse Charting App
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • Fertility Awareness Reality Series | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program

    This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

     

     

    56 min
  • FFP 189 | Lyme Disease & Fertility | Robin Shirley

    Robin is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a member of the American Board of Drugless Practitioners. After coaching hundreds of patients with Chronic Lyme Disease, Autoimmune Disease, and Depression through her nutrition protocol, Robin launched Chronic Lyme Nutrition, a therapeutic nutrition protocol that teaches Chronic Lyme patients how to eat to reduce inflammation and depression, increase energy and strengthen the immune system.

    In today’s show, we talk about Lyme disease and the impact it can have on your health and fertility.

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

     

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • What is Lyme disease, and what are the common symptoms?
    • Can you ever completely eradicate Lyme disease from your body?
    • What are the most common symptoms associated with Lyme disease?
    • What are the co-infections that often accompany Lyme disease?
    • How does Lyme disease affect your immune system?
    • What are the most accurate ways to test for Lyme disease and the related co-infections?
    • The Western Blot vs DNA Connexions tests to identify Lyme disease
    • What should you ask your doctor if you want to know if you have Lyme disease?
    • How is Lyme disease treated?
    • How long does it typically take to treat Lyme disease?
    • Why you want to find a Lyme literate doctor to support you if you think you may have Lyme
    • How can Lyme impact your fertility?
    Connect with Robin: You can connect with Robin on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • DNA Connexions
    • Chronic Lyme Nutrition
    • Better Health Guy Blogcasts - Effective Treatment of Lyme Disease with Dr. Lee Cowden, MD
    • Take Back Your Health
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 167 | SIBO and Gut Health | Dr. Allison Siebecker ND
    • FFP 166 | SIBO, IBS, and Fertility | The Healthy Gut | Rebecca Coomes
    • Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast in Apple Podcasts!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program

    This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

    1 hr 9 min
  • FFP 188 | Real Food For Pregnancy | Optimizing vegetarian & vegan diets for pregnancy | Lily Nichols

    Excited to have Lily back on the show for her record 6th appearance. Lily is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Educator, researcher, and author with a passion for evidence-based prenatal nutrition and exercise. Lily’s second book, Real Food for Pregnancy, outlines the problems with current prenatal nutrition guidelines and provides the evidence—920 citations and counting—that supports a real food diet to optimize maternal and fetal health. You’ll want to take a listen to our previous episodes together, and you’ll find a complete list below!

    In today’s show, we talk about how to optimize pregnancy nutrition to give your baby the best possible start in life.

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • The difference between adequate and optimal prenatal nutrition
    • Why food is fundamental to pregnancy
    • Why choline is just as essential as folate for fetal development
    • How do your dietary requirements change during pregnancy?
    • Why preconception nutrition is just as important as your nutrition during pregnancy
    • How much do your micro-nutrient needs increase compared to your caloric needs during pregnancy?
    • What is the difference between micro and macro-nutrients and how can you ensure you're getting enough?
    • How much more protein do you require during pregnancy?
    • What foods should you incorporate during pregnancy to ensure you're getting optimal nutrition?
    • Is it possible to meet your nutritional requirements during pregnancy without incorporating animal foods?
    • Is a vegan and/or vegetarian diet optimal for pregnancy and lactation?
    • What can you do to optimize a vegetarian diet for pregnancy?
    • The implications of a plant based diet for pregnancy and lactation
    Connect with Lily: You can connect with Lily on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Real Food for Pregnancy (book) by Lily Nichols
    • Real Food for Gestational Diabetes (book) by Lily Nichols
    • Weston A. Price Foundation
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 016 | Real Food for Gestational Diabetes | Pre-conception & Pregnancy Nutrition | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 025 | How Much Should Women Exercise During Pregnancy? | The Good, The Bad and the Uncomfortable | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 103 | Real Food for PCOS | PCOS, Insulin Resistance & Diabetes | Managing PCOS Naturally with Diet |  Balancing Blood Sugar | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 126 | Does Your Diet Impact Your Breastmilk? | Eating for Two: How to Produce the Most Nutritious Breastmilk | Managing the Postpartum Period | What Breastfeeding is Really Like | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 155 | The Impact of Under-Eating on Your Fertility & Your Cycles | Lily Nichols
    • FFP 172 |  Nourishing Fats | Why You Need Animal Fats For Fertility & Pregnancy | Sally Fallon Morell
    • Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program

    This episode is sponsored by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

     

    1 hr 16 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 187 | Charting your cycles post-pill | Preconception planning | Lisa & Karen

    In today’s on-air client session Karen and I talk about the transition phase after coming off the pill, and the importance of planning ahead for pregnancy.

    This episode is brought to you by my 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Program. The next session begins in April 2018. Click here to apply

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:
    • Using fertility computers like Daysy or LadyComp alongside Fertility Awareness charting
    • The importance of planning ahead for pregnancy
    • When is the best time to stop using hormonal contraceptives?
    • What does the menstrual cycle typically look like during the first year after coming off hormonal contraceptives?
    • How to check your cervical position
    • How would you know if you may have issues with your cervix?
    • Setting yourself up for the best possible pregnancy
    • How to tell the difference between dry, smooth & lubricative sensations
    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • FFP 063 | Lady Comp & Daysy – Using Tech with Fertility Awareness | Holly Grigg-Spall
    • Justisse Charting App
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 021 | What Hormonal Contraceptives Really do to Women | Sweetening the Pill | Holly Grigg-Spall
    • Sweetening the Pill (book) by Holly Grigg-Spall
    • FFP 149 | The Truth About Ovulation Predictor Kits (OPKs) | Lisa | Fertility Friday
    • Top 10 unexpected effects of coming off the pill
    • FFP 181 | Staying Consistent With Charting When Life is Stressful | Fertility Awareness Method | Lisa | Fertility Friday
    • FFP 079 | The Top 10 Unexpected Effects of Coming Off The Pill | Lisa | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

    58 min
  • [On-Air Client Session] FFP 186 | Managing Painful Periods | Charting Cervical Mucus | Lisa & Liz

    Today I share another installment of my Fertility Awareness Reality Series. This is an on-air client session with Liz, a member of my most recent 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program. In today’s show, we delve into managing period pain and charting cervical mucus.

    My Fertility Awareness Programs are designed to help you to master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles. Gain confidence charting your cycles, and gain deep insights into the connection between your health, your fertility, and your cycles. Click here for more information!

    Don’t forget to sign up for my FREE FAM 101 video series. Click here for access.

    Topics discussed in today's episode:

    • Holistic treatment options to manage painful periods
    • What is Arvigo Therapy and how can it improve periods and menstrual pain?
    • How to use castor oil packs
    • What are the possible causes of painful menstruation?
    • What factors affect your basal body temperature?
    • How to differentiate between cervical mucus and vaginal cell slough
    • How does cervical dysplasia (abnormal cervical cells) show up on the menstrual cycle chart?
    • How  to identify ovulation
    • The impact of long-term hormonal contraceptive use on cervical mucus production
    • What is vaginal steaming and how can it improve your periods?
    Connect with Lisa: You can connect with Lisa on her Website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.

    Resources mentioned:

    • Arvigo Therapy of Maya Abdominal Therapy
    • Effects of long-term folate supplementation on metabolic status and regression of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial | Pub Med
    • Improvement in cervical dysplasia associated with folic acid therapy in users of oral contraceptives | Pub Med
    • Fertility Massage Therapy
    • Taking Charge of Your Fertility (book) by Toni Weschler
    • 10 Week Fertility Awareness Mastery Group Program
    • Fertility Awareness 101 FREE Video Series
    • Fertility Friday Facebook Group

    Related podcasts & blog posts:

    • FFP 180 | Managing Painful Periods | Dysmenorrhea | Endometriosis | Dr. Lara Briden, ND
    • FFP 067 | Healthy Menstruation | Fertility Awareness | Fertility Massage Therapy | Rachel Eyre
    • FFP 018 | Arvigo Abdominal Therapy | Vaginal Steaming | Traditional Maya healing for Fertility and Menstrual Cycle Irregularities| Dr. Rosita Arvigo
    • Fertility Awareness Reality Series Episodes | Fertility Friday
    • Fertility Awareness Podcast Episodes | Fertility Friday

    Join the community! Find us in the Fertility Friday Facebook Group Subscribe to the Fertility Friday Podcast on iTunes!

    Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic

    A Special Thank You to Our Show Sponsor: Fertility Friday | Fertility Awareness Programs

    This episode is sponsored by my Fertility Awareness Programs! Master Fertility Awareness and take a deep dive into your cycles and how they relate to your overall health! Click here for more information!

    59 min

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