In the world of reproductive health and family planning, the landscape is constantly evolving with new developments. One such development...

Pills in a cup I'm a little granola crunchy. Ok. I lie. I'm a lot of granola crunchy . Western medicine has failed me so many times that I could dedicate an entire website to it. But Western medicine is the reason my son is alive and I'm a HUGE fan of NaPRO Technology , so I'm not anti-Western medicine. I just tend towards going a natural route first. I completely understand why women turn to dietary changes (for the record I am 100% on board with that) and supplements to cu

Starting to observe and chart can be overwhelming. It is can feel impossible to keep charting especially when life gets busy or something...

It's no secret that when using any type of NFP, a period of abstinence is used during the fertile time of a woman’s cycle if the couple...

Before starting this blog, I want to wish you a very happy Independence Day to you and your family. As I was reflecting on what a July 4th blog post would look like, it struck me that, as Americans, we understand and embrace a culture of independence. It's written in the core of our country and drives everything from bucking political systems to striving for individuality in our clothing, technology, and work. After further reflection, I really started to understand how Ferti

It’s Spring, which means wedding season is upon us! And when it comes to a wedding, most women can probably tell you exactly what they...

The Creighton Model System is all about charting mucus . But what is mucus and why does it matter? Why do we care so much about charting it? Buckle up for a mini anatomy and physiology lesson as I nerd out about mucus. First off, what is mucus? Mucus is a hydrogel (a water based gel). It contains a lot of water, by a lot I mean 92-95%. Once we get to ovulation, that water content increases to 98%. Mucus is produced in the cervix. The cervix is part of the uterus. If we think

So you're finally ready to learn a method to learn more about your fertility. You're excited and also nervous. You finally receive all of...

We all know estrogen is a very important hormone when it comes to the female reproductive system. But, did you know you can have too much...

On this cold rainy spring Tuesday (at least if you’re reading this in real time in mid-Michigan), I have a little history lesson for you....

There are so many biomarkers that a FertilityCare practitioner can see on a client's chart. and sometimes it can seem impossible to figure out what they are or how to treat them. One vital sign that can be seen is unusual bleeding and brown bleeding, which can be caused by several different things. When a practitioner sees these markers on a chart, we want to get you into see one of our NaPro physicians. They have the ability to conduct a larger variety of tests than a non N

By the grace of God, we have made it through another Lenten season. We have journeyed forty days through the desert of fasting and...

I’ve had a lot of clients come to me for a number of reasons. Each with their own unique set of circumstances, each with their own unique...

I am someone who unfortunately struggles with anxiety. It is been something I've dealt with since I was 15 years old. It comes and goes,...

Everyone’s experience with NFP is unique. Women and couples seek it out for so many different reasons and usually stay with it for...

In this new age of technology and DNA testing which allows us to find out where our ancestors came from and even medical history...

Last week Natalie discussed New Year's Resolutions and how the busyness of life keeps many of us from doing the things we need to do to...

Here we meet again friends, three days into the New Year of 2023. So how are your New Year’s resolutions holding up? If you are a...

Have you ever had family members who simply could not keep their noses out of your sex life? Or worse, strangers? I've heard stupid...

Queue Beyonce... Maybe you've heard about charting before, or maybe you've thought "oh, learning about my cycles before I'm married probably sounds like something I should do." Or, maybe every time you hear "All the single ladies" played at a wedding you roll your eyes as the DJ calls all of the single women up to dance (I know that I do at least). Whether you're as single as the leaves remaining on the tress in this lovely fall before the brink of winter, or you're in a