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The 10 Most Overlooked Causes of Infertility-And How the Creighton Model Helps Identify Them
I want you to know how incredibly common and incredibly frustrating that experience is. Many of the women and couples I work with have spent months or years feeling confused, unseen, or brushed off. They’re told their tests look fine. Their ultrasound is fine. Their hormones are fine. Yet… they’re not getting pregnant and ultimately they end up feeling totally dismissed.

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Nov 256 min read


What You Learn When You Let Go of Control in the Midst of PCOS
When you start tracking your cycle and observing your fertility from day to day, you learn a lot. Whether you’re trying to conceive, postpone a pregnancy, or simply better understand your body, the desire for “control” can take over.

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Apr 223 min read


Myths about Ovulation You Need to Stop Believing, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 covering common misconceptions about ovulation.

Karoline Heldt, CFCP
Mar 112 min read


6 Myths about Ovulation You Need to Stop Believing
Debunking 6 myths about ovulation, part 1 of 2

Karoline Heldt, CFCP
Mar 44 min read


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

Julie McKay, FCP
Dec 3, 20242 min read


From ‘Back in My Day’ to Today: Why Gynecological Issues Are on the Rise (and How We’re Fighting Back)
Over the past 30 to 40 years, there’s been a noticeable rise in gynecological issues like PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, and even infertilit

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Nov 19, 20243 min read


What’s Normal for Your Period – and What’s Not: A Creighton Model Perspective
Ladies, let’s get real for a second: periods are messy. what products do you use? What products are safe? Why are there so many to pick from

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Oct 8, 20244 min read


Why Women Are Saying No to the Pill: Embracing their Natural Fertility
Breaking up is hard to do—especially with something as ingrained as the birth control pill. But more and more women are doing just that!

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Aug 13, 20245 min read


Unlocking the Joy: Navigating Life's Milestones with the Creighton Model
Picture this: six women walk into a room, each at a different stage of life's journey. One is a single gal, another just got engaged,...

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Jan 23, 20242 min read


FertilityCare for my pre-teen?
When most people think of Creighton Model Fertility Care they think "NFP" and "family planning" and "marriage preparation". Those are all valid but one of the beautiful things about Fertility Care is that it goes far beyond these applications and is about true women's health for a reproductive lifetime . This begins with puberty and ends with menopause. There are so many varied seasons to a woman's reproductive healthcare. Each season comes with its own unique needs. One co

Karoline Heldt, CFCP
Jan 11, 20243 min read


Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Double Peak. Oh My!!
The holidays can be a very beautiful time of the year with all the traditions, time with family and delightful meals. The holidays also...

Jessica Kennedy, CFCP
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Am I Ovulating if I Have a Period??
As a young lady, I believed that having a period meant that I must be ovulating and was able to get pregnant. Many women have had "the...

Jessica Kennedy, CFCP
Nov 14, 20232 min read


Protecting Your Bio Markers During Cold and Flu Season
The hardest time of the year is here...cold and flu season...get all the tissues, electrolytes, soup, but be careful when reaching for...

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Oct 3, 20234 min read


Are You Drinking Estrogen?
Estrogen Dominance is a bit of a catch phrase in the world of women's health and fertility right now. This is because many women suffer from symptoms of Estrogen Dominance, and/or they have been diagnosed with it. In her previous blog on Estrogen Dominance , Daria discussed what Estrogen Dominance is and how to navigate it so I highly suggest you read that blog as well. Today, I want to dive further into Estrogen Dominance and chat about environmental estrogens. No, estrogen

Jenny Ingles, CFCP
Sep 19, 20234 min read


The Link Between Anxiety, Depression, and Hormones
Anxiety is one of the most common problems I see when I work with couples, especially in women. Daria previously discussed how anxiety...

Jenny Ingles, CFCP
Aug 8, 20234 min read


Why mucus matters
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

Julie McKay, FCP
May 23, 20232 min read


Navigating Estrogen Dominance
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...

Daria Bailey, CFCP
May 9, 20234 min read


Do Not Let Anxiety Control Your Charting
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,...

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Jan 31, 20234 min read


Why Having Balanced Hormones is SO Important
Here at Groesbeck and on or blog we have talked a lot about hormones and why they are so important to conceiving a baby, helping with...

Daria Bailey, CFCP
Sep 27, 20225 min read


PMS...Can I Find Relief?
I am sure when you think of PMS you think of a time, you yourself or another woman you know, when you may possibly be at your worst....

Daria Bailey, CFCP
May 31, 20223 min read
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