Here are 5 things you should know about menstrual cycles. Actually, I think everyone should know these!

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

Cervical mucus. It might a little uncomfortable for people to talk about or think about but as we like to say: if you can discuss cervical mucus, you can discuss anything. So consider this your opportunity! Cervical mucus is a very important symptom that you can easily learn to observe and be aware of and in doing so get lots of valuable information about your health. The more in tune you are with your body and it's normal functions, and the deviations thereof, the more you

I’ve clients get REALLY excited over the thought of learning about their cycles, or preparing for marriage, or just learning about their body. What they weren’t as ready or prepared for were mucus observations. Yes, I used that word in a blog. The Creighton Model FertilityCare system is a mucus based method, which means that women will check routinely for a mucus discharge. For the couples that come, that means that the men will also learn about mucus observations and disch

What is an abnormal chart and what does it mean?