This program is for you because:

• You want to learn the Fertility Awareness Method from a certified professional who knows what she’s doing
• You want to be surrounded by like minded women who already get it and who support your choices without judgement
• You love the community a group provides, and you’re excited to learn from the other women in the program
• You want to understand your body and know exactly what’s going on in your menstrual cycle
• You want to be 100% confident in using Fertility Awareness to accurately time sex for conception, and for hormone free birth control
• You want to finally understand your cervical mucus and feel 100% confident in your observations
• You want to work with someone who won’t just tell you that your cycles are “normal” when there is actually a problem
• You want to feel confident charting your cycles and using fertility awareness postpartum
• You want to learn how to identify when your fertility returns postpartum, and how to navigate any cycle challenges you have during that time
• If you haven’t started charting your cycles yet, you want to make sure you set yourself up for success by learning in a group of women who have been charting longer than you have
• You want the accountability a group provides because you know you won’t get around to doing it on your own

As women we need a support system when we are trying to make positive changes in our lives. We need to be around people who understand what we’re going through, people who don’t hold us back with their judgement and negativity.

When I first learned Fertility Awareness I was surrounded by an amazing group of women who were learning to chart their cycles at the same time. We learned so much from each others experiences and formed very close connections with each other.

As a member of this program, not only will you benefit from my 20 years of charting experience and my extensive training as a Justisse Holistic Health Practitioner, you’ll also benefit from the support, and experiences of your new group of fertility awareness carting besties!

They just don’t seem to care enough to look beyond the surface to help you find out what’s really at the root of your menstrual cycle issues.

You don’t want to see yet another person who’s just going to tell you that it’s “totally normal” for your cycles to be unhealthy.

On some level you know that it’s not normal to have painful periods, irregular cycles, a short luteal phase, messed up cervical mucus patterns…and the list goes on.

If another practitioner assures you that if you just go back on the pill it will “regulate your cycles” and solve all your problems, you might actually lose your mind.

You need someone who knows how to read your charts, who understands that what’s happening isn’t “normal”. Someone who is willing to help you discover what’s actually causing the problems you have with your cycles.

Not someone who’s just going to give you more drugs to cover up the symptoms.

Your menstrual cycle is the 5th Vital Sign of your overall health!

We don’t stop at Fertility Awareness education. We delve into the different ways your health challenges show up on your chart, and give you the tools to do something about it.

Just like your blood pressure and heart rate can give you a whole lot of information about your health status, your menstrual cycle will do the same thing.

This means that your chart serves as a diagnostic tool that will help us to identify the underlying causes of your fertility challenges and menstrual cycle irregularities.

That's why your charts are so important! They give us so much information about your hormones, your health and your fertility.

My period still hasn't returned postpartum. Can I join the program?

Yes! Absolutely. This program was designed for you. This is the postpartum edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, and you will learn specific strategies of charting your cycles both before and after your period returns postpartum. You'll learn how to identify your basic infertile pattern, and how to tell when your fertility has returned (before you have your first period!). You'll also learn how to navigate any irregularities you experience one your period has returned.

I want to avoid pregnancy now and/or space my children with fertility awareness. Will you teach that in the class?

Yes! You'll learn how to identify when your fertility returns, strategies for managing irregular mucus patterns, how to manage your fertile window with barrier methods and other forms of non-hormonal birth control, and much more. You'll learn how breastfeeding impacts the return of your fertility and how to manage any postpartum cycle irregularities you experience.

I'm past the "4th trimester" because I am more than 6 months postpartum. Is it too late for me to join? Is this the right class for me?

Yes, definitely! This class was designed with you in mind. As you'll learn in the class, I divide the postpartum period into 2 distinct phases: Phase One (birth to your first ovulation/menstruation), and Phase Two (your first ovulation/menstruation until you reach normal cycling again). Whether you've just recently had your baby, or you're several months to a year or more out, this class has you covered. I've had a number of questions from women who are postpartum, and even though their periods have returned, they're still not "normal." This class will help you learn how to interpret abnormal mucus patterns, and how to successfully chart your cycles during this transition phase while your cycles are returning back to normal.

I want to conceive and/or bring my period back postpartum. Will you teach that in the class?

Yes! You'll learn how breastfeeding impacts your cycles, and whether or not you should fully wean in order to bring your period back. You'll learn about the other factors that may be delaying the return of fertility (as it isn't always related directly to breastfeeding). You'll also learn how to use fertility awareness knowledge to correctly time sex when you're ready to start trying for your next baby.

You'll learn about the importance of postpartum nutrient repletion as you balance the postpartum stage and breastfeeding with preconception planning for your next baby.

I'm still pregnant! Should I take the class now or wait until I have my baby?

Since this is a special edition of Fertility Awareness Mastery LIVE, I don't know when or if I will be offering a live postpartum specific program again in the future. The benefit of taking the class now is that you'll actively learn from a group of women who are specifically focused on postpartum charting. You'll be able to learn from their experiences, and learn all of the strategies so that you're ready to get started once your baby comes. You can practice the cervical mucus checking strategies even while pregnant (and learn how to identify your basic infertile pattern), so you'll be able to participate from that perspective. All sessions are recorded, so you'll have the option of re-watching our sessions again and again once baby arrives. You'll also have the option to book follow-up sessions and/or join the monthly alumni program for personalized support when baby arrives.

We'll also focus on postpartum nutrient repletion, which will help you prepare for the forth trimester and beyond. This also applies if you plan to try for another baby within a few years! If that all resonates with you, then yes, I'd definitely say go for it!

Do I have to be postpartum to participate in the program?

No. If you are planning for pregnancy in the future, pregnant now, or if you're not currently in the postpartum stage we still have a place for you! Though this program is designed to help you use fertility awareness postpartum, you will learn how to accurately time for conception, how to prepare for pregnancy (replenishing nutrients, and identify any cycle irregularities that could be impacting your fertility), and you will learn how to effectively chart postpartum.

Many of my conception clients haven't really though about how they would use fertility awareness for birth control postpartum, or how fertility awareness could help them space their children. You'll learn how breastfeeding impacts the return of your fertility, and how to successfully use fertility awareness after your baby arrives.

This program will help you improve your chances of successfully conceiving in 3 important ways:

1. You'll learn how to time sex accurately based on what's happening in your cycle (more accurately than ovulation predictor kits!). You'll also learn fertility awareness techniques that will help you increase your chances when your partner's sperm quality or count isn't optimal.

2. You'll have the opportunity to identify and correct any underlying factors that are impairing your fertility and disrupting your menstrual cycle. We will monitor your menstrual cycle as the vital sign and diagnostic tool that it is, and you will gain a deep insight into how your cycles relate to your overall health and fertility.

3. You'll learn how to improve your cycles and your fertility naturally through a combination of evidence based dietary and lifestyle changes that will not only increase your chances of conceiving and having a healthy baby (and pregnancy).

I just came off the pill. Should I start the program right away, or should I wait a few months and join the program next time you offer it?

I've had women join the program right after getting off hormonal birth control, and also several months later after they've had a few cycles under their belt. In each case, they were able to gain confidence charting and improve their cycle parameters naturally all while learning from the other members of the group during our 3 months together.

This program will teach you what you need to know about charting your 3 main fertile signs most effectively (cervical mucus, BBT, and cervical position), and we'll meet you where you are.The benefits of joining right away are that you have an opportunity to learn how to chart right out of the gate, and you also learn the practices that will help you recover and encourage healthier cycles. The down side is that if your period doesn't come back right away it can be frustrating while you wait for your mucus patterns to normalize, while you wait for your first ovulation.

My suggestion is to jump right in and take the program now instead of waiting to join later on. Not only will it help you get the charting figured out, but the strategies we cover (for optimizing menstrual cycle health post-pill) will help ease your transition from birth control to normal cycling.

Have a listen to my reality series episode with Amy — a graduate of the program who joined immediately after coming off the pill. She shares how she navigated this question on our call!

How many cycles should I chart before I join the program? Is there a minimum you recommend?

You don’t need any charting experience to join this program, and there is no minimum charting requirement that I recommend because it's not necessary! I've had women join the program with zero charting experience (they buy their first thermometer right after signing up!), I've had women join right after they've come off birth control, and I've had women join the program with a year or more of prior charting experience.

This program contains all of the tools to take you from a beginner to an extremely confident charter. In fact, there are benefits from starting from scratch in this program! You won't have any established habits to break or change (smile).

Consider this program charting A to Z! By the time you finish the program you’ll feel like you’ve been charting your cycles for years even if you have never charted your cycle before.

What if I’ve already started charting?

If you already have charting experience, you can expect to increase your confidence charting your cycles in all areas. You'll learn the most accurate method for charting and interpreting your cervical mucus, the most effective way to measure and interpret your BBT (regardless of how crazy your wake-up schedule is!), and you'll even learn how to chart your cervical position. There's no "gray area" here. You'll leave the class knowing how to confirm exactly which days are fertile and infertile in your cycle.

I'm actively avoiding pregnancy right now and I want to learn FAM for birth control, will this program help me?

Yes. When used correctly, fertility awareness has been shown to be 99.4% effective in preventing pregnancy. By gaining a complete and accurate understanding of how to chart your 3 main fertile signs: cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and cervical position, you can rely on fertility awareness to prevent pregnancy as effectively as hormonal birth control — without the side effects of course. You'll learn how to identify which days are fertile and infertile in both the pre- and postovulatory phases of your cycle, and you'll learn how to apply the rules even if your cycle isn't always regular or predictable. You'll also learn how to manage your fertile window, what alternative types of birth control to consider, and how to use them perfectly to minimize your risk of an unplanned pregnancy.

What time will the group sessions be held?

Our group sessions will be held on Wednesdays at 12:30pm EST over a 3 month period. This class starts on Wednesday August 12th 2020 and runs until October 21st!

What if I have to miss one or more group calls?

All of our group sessions are recorded! If you have to miss a group call you will have the opportunity to review the recording of the call you missed and share your feedback with the group.

I've had women take the program who weren't able to attend any of our live sessions due to timezone issues and work schedule conflicts. These women watched the recordings of all of our weekly sessions, and actively participated in our secret Facebook group. They were able to gain an incredible amount of information and personalized support even though they weren't able to attend live.

With that said, even if you need to miss a session or two, you'll still benefit immensely from the program as long as you commit to watching the recordings of the calls you missed as soon as they become available (usually the next day!).

Do you offer discounts for your programs?

No. I do not offer discounts as that would not be fair to the other members of the group.

If the investment to join this program is a stretch for you at the moment, I have cultivated an incredible library of free resources for you:

The Fertility Friday Podcast is in it's 6th year, and there are over 300 episodes available. This page is a great place to start! You are welcome to download my free 3-part video series, FAM 101 and my free Conceiving with Fertility Awareness e-course (if you haven't already), and make sure to check out my additional free resources here.

I have created several comprehensive (lower-cost) resources for you including my book The Fifth Vital Sign, the Fertility Awareness Mastery Charting Workbook, and my Fertility Awareness Mastery Self-Study Online Program.

What if I get pregnant midway through the class?

If you become pregnant over the course of the program, Congratulations! Note that there are no refunds provided in this situation. Since this program is specifically focused on postpartum charting, you will benefit from a number of topics including pregnancy nutrition, postpartum charting protocols, due date calculations, and the impact of brestfeeding on the return to fertility (to name a few)!

What if I change my mind? Can I get my money back?

If you wish to cancel your enrollment you have seven (7) days from the date of payment to request a refund. You will receive a refund for the amount you paid minus the cost of any materials that you have received (i.e. the Justisse User Guide that is sent to you in the mail upon registration). There will be no refunds provided after this 7 day period.

How do I know if this program is right for me?

You'll LOVE this program if you're passionate about women's health, and genuinely excited to discover what you can learn about your menstrual cycle and how it relates to your health and fertility. Follow this link to see what past clients are saying about their experience!

You'll benefit from this program if you're ready to jump in to fertility awareness, and looking for a gentle push to get serious about charting at this point in your life.

You want to feel confident in your observations, and finally understand what's happening with your mucus, your BBTs (temperatures), and your cervical position.

You also don't want to have to use hormonal birth control again. You want to be rid of the hormones for good (if you can help it!), and you want the opportunity to figure out what's going on with your cycles from a more natural and holistic perspective.

Most importantly, you're sick of not being taken seriously by your healthcare practitioners. You want to feel heard, respected, and treated like your experiences matter. You'll always know more about your body than any healthcare provider (since you're the one living in your body every day!), and you want someone to support you in understanding your body, and to help you improve your cycles and fertility naturally (instead of using drugs to suppress symptoms!).

This program is right for you if:

• You enjoy learning in a group setting and love learning from other women
• You crave community and you want to be surrounded by like minded women who already “get it”
• You’re sick of trying to figure it out all by yourself and you’re tired of feeling confused about what you see on your charts
• You want to be 100% confident in using Fertility Awareness either to achieve pregnancy and/or as a birth control method postpartum
• You are actively trying to conceive, planning to start trying in the near future, pregnant, or have recently had a baby!
• You can’t figure out how to chart your cervical mucus, and you want to be clear on which days are fertile and which days are not 100% of the time
• You want to be clear on how to correctly chart and interpret your BBT (basal body temperature) patterns
• You want to know exactly what information your menstrual cycle chart can tell you about your health specifically
• You’re trying to conceive and you want to make sure you’re timing sex correctly
• You’re NOT trying to conceive and want to feel 100% confident in relying on fertility awareness for birth control
• You're serious about using fertility awareness, and you're ready and able to commit your time and energy to this program for next e months!
• You’re ready to make positive changes to improve your health and fertility

This program is not right for you if:

• You're not comfortable sharing your charts and/or talking about your menstrual cycle in a group setting, (i.e. you prefer private one-on-one consultations to group sessions)
• You do not feel comfortable participating in a group video call
• You are not willing to chart your fertile signs at any point during the 3 month program
• You are not open to feedback or suggestions that would help you improve your confidence and your ability to chart your fertile signs accurately

My clients are committed to the process and work hard to get the results they're looking for! 

If you’re looking for a quick fix, or a magic pill that will fix your cycles overnight then this program is not right for you!