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Choosing to learn a fertility awareness method can feel scary and daunting -- but what about when you're in a very busy, stressful season of life? Is it worth it to try? Should you wait until things slow down? These are good, valid questions! I asked client, Claire, to share a bit of her story and experience learning Creighton, since she learned Creighton while in Medical School! Wow! She shares what was hard about learning during that time, what made the difference in her learning process, and her advice to other ladies discerning the best time to begin to learn Creighton.
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Claire is a family medicine resident physician. She is a native of the Alabama Gulf Coast, where she lives with her husband and their labrador, Chief. Claire enjoys baking, bird watching, and yoga.SHOW NOTES:
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How can I afford fertility awareness education? Does my insurance cover it? Are there more affordable methods? Can I get a fertility awareness scholarship? How can I pay for NFP (natural family planning)? This episode gives practical suggestions to how to pay for your fertility education (including insurance specifics and options for those who don't have insurance coverage), because we believe every woman deserve access to fertility education and natural family planning.
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NOTE: This episode is not appropriate for all audiences, due to use of anatomical terms and discussion related to genital contact. Please be aware.
After delivery, women have a 6 week check up with their OBGYN when they are given the "all clear" to return to intercourse. But is it really the right time? What if things don’t feel “all clear??” How do you know what’s normal healing vs unnecessary discomfort? Pelvic Floor therapist, Dr. Steph, joins us today to share her insights and experiences with the return to postpartum sex.
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Dr. Steph lives in Alabaster, AL with her husband, Frankie, of 15 years and their three children : Sophia (9), Isabella (7), Dylan (4), plus a fur baby named Duke (6 month old Shepherd/Husky/Pit mix). Working with patients for over the past ten years she realized a need for increased access and improved quality of care in the women's health and pelvic floor therapy world. She created Empowered Wellness in order to provide pelvic floor therapy and women's health wellness on private, in-person, concierge and virtual platforms, allowing for greater access and improved quality of care to women’s health services so that everyone can get the help and healing that they need.You can check out Dr. Steph's work at Empowered Wellness.
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I'm frequently asked how clients can share fertility suggestions with their friends. They want to share the exciting things they're learning through their own fertility education process, but don't want to overstep or say the wrong thing. This is especially true when it comes to IVF alternatives. Many ladies talk to friends who hate the IVF process, and yet their friends aren't sure how to suggest alternatives. This episode is designed for those who want to meet their friends where they are and provide a hopeful, supported alternative to fertility treatments that may not be serving them well. Enjoy these tips that can be applied to all sorts of fertility related conversations among friends! This could apply to in vitro fertilization, birth control, IUD use, recurrent pregnancy loss or miscarriage, and more.
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NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, but does discuss the sensitive topic of infertility and loss, including IVF procedures and artificial reproductive technologies.
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9 Facts about Napro for Those Struggling with Infertility (includes reference for medical studies mentioned)
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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Client, Sarah, joins me today to talk about her story of years long infertility and how working with the right providers along the way allowed her to welcome to her son last summer. She fully believes that if she had not had the supportive, knowledgable, and humble providers that she did, she would not be where she is today. Hear what tools her providers used, how she partnered with her providers (like through the Creighton Model System), issues diagnosed and treated (like endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine infection, scar tissue and adhesions, etc), and how she knew when it was time to begin working with someone new. Listen to the end, because she provides her main tip for other women fearful of unexplained infertility!
Ep.116: Explaining Chronic EndometritisEp. 72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina PakizEp. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep .97: Ovarian Cysts, with Dr. Naomi Whittaker
NOTE: This episode is does briefly discuss pregnancy loss, and is centered around a story of infertility that ends with a live birth.
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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Progesterone is an incredibly vital reproductive hormone that's responsible for many aspects of overall health. When it's not doing what it should be, it stands out! Issues like PMS/PMDD, implantation failure, early miscarriage, and postpartum depression can all be due to low progesterone! In order to address these issues at their source, it's best to first learn as much as we can about Progesterone. Today's episode shares a great introduction, including what it is, how it functions, how to tell if it may be low, and the process in diagnosis and treatment. You'll even learn about bioidentical progesterone vs. progestin!
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NOTE: This episode makes use of female anatomical terms, and does briefly mention pregnancy loss possibilities.
SHOW NOTES:
Ep. 16: PMS 101
Ep. 3: BASICS: Reproductive Hormones
Ep. 24: Postpartum Fertility 101
Ep. 84: Early Pregnancy with NaProTechnology
Ep.57: Why and How Gut Health affects Fertility with Chiara Estes, RD
Ep. 92: Glucose is for Everyone
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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Dr. Sarah Pederson joins us to talk about fertility tests that are often ignored in traditional approaches to women's health, but are key to getting to the root cause of issues related to women's health. We started off the episode talking about issues related to infertility, but quickly came to the conclusion that these tests were not only beneficial when trying to get pregnant, but for all women's reproductive health -- regardless of pregnancy goal, marital status, etc! Dr. Pederson talks about her holistic approach to women's health and her many tools that she utilizes to diagnose and treat women's health issues related to things like endometriosis, inflammation, vaginal microbiome issues, infections, hormone imbalances, psychological stress, and more. You do not want to miss this episode!
Ep. 10: Endometriosis 101Ep. 16: PMS 101Ep. 72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina PakizEp. 113: Inflammation's Impact on Women's health, with Chiara Estes, RDEp.116: Explaining Chronic Endometritis
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for most audiences, and does utilize anatomically correct terminology.
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Want to work with Dr. Sarah Pederson? You can schedule an appointment with her (in person in Denver, CO or anywhere in the country through telemedicine) at verafertility.com
Want to learn more about some of the topics discussed in today's episode? Check out these previous episodes by Woven Well:Interested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place!
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Did you know that abstinence is a part of fertility awareness methods or natural family planning? Many ask: WHY?! Is this really the BEST way? The ONLY way? Fair questions! This episode starts the conversation about why abstinence is used in fertility awareness based methods (FABM) and natural family planning (NFP) and why it's worth considering for confidence, success, and even your marriage.
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NOTE: This episode makes frequent use of terminology like intercourse and sex and discusses sensitive topics. It may not be appropriate for all audiences.
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Using a natural method and overwhelmed by how many days of fertility you have? They may not all be fertile! Working with a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner who is experienced and knowledgeable in accurately narrowing down this window of fertility is key. We may recommend abstaining, but only for the smallest window possible! Join our upcoming Introductory Session to learn more:
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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This episode focuses on Ashley, a Woven client, and her journey to overcome PMDD with the help of Creighton Model System and NaProTechnology. Hear about her 10 year journey to have it accurately diagnosed, frustration over limited options, and how the Creighton System and NaProTechnology drastically changed how she understood premenstrual dysphoric disorder (not premenstrual syndrome or PMS) and how it could be treated. This is the happy ending we all hope for, and I know you'll enjoy hearing Ashley's story!
Ep. 19: PMS 101Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnologyEp.72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina Pakiz
NOTE: This episode includes brief references to sex, pregnancy loss, anxiety, and depression.
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Woven Well Episodes:Interested in learning about the Creighton Model System? You're in the right place!
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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Chronic Endometritis doesn't always have many symptoms, yet it can affect your cycle health and contribute to infertility and pregnancy loss. What is this silent condition and how can you know if it's affecting you? This episode explores what endometritis is, how to diagnose and treat it, while also explaining its differences from acute endometritis (and endometriosis, which is a separate condition). If you're experiencing unexplained infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss (miscarriage), you may want to explore the possibility of chronic endometritis. Charting your cycles with the Creighton Model System may help you to spot this possibility earlier, and work with a NaProTechnology provider in order to heal.
Studies from today's episode: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553124/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5234283/Woven Well Episodes about Endometriosis: Ep. 53: Is the Receptiva test best for Endometriosis diagnosis?, with Dr. Nicholas KongoasaEp. 10: Endometriosis 101Free Fertility Resources, like Endometritis 101
NOTE: This episode includes references to abortion and pregnancy loss, and uses anatomical terms.
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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Can massage help women on their fertility journeys? This is something many have wondered -- sure, massage is great, but are there any studies showing their impact? And what can we expect from massage itself? Woven client, Jaclyn Brown, is joining us to share her knowledge as a Licensed Massage Therapist. With her background in Biology, she shares why the skin is such an important part of the body and our overall health, and how massage may play a role in contributing to that health. If you've ever been curious about the effect on massage on fertility or women's health, check out this episode!
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NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Jaclyn Brown at Respite Massage BHM
[email protected]
Promotion: Woven Well listeners can enjoy $10 off of any 60 minute massage. Gift certificates are available if you live outside the Birmingham area, but would like to treat a local friend to a massage. Offer expires June 15, 2024.
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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We live in a modern world, where tons of information about our fertility is at our fingertips (in more way than one)! But not all fertility monitors are the same -- and some are definitely not worth the big bucks. Today's episode discusses which fertility monitors are worth it, even to women fully knowledgeable about their cycle and fertility through fertility awareness based methods or natural family planning. You'll hear ClearBlue Fertility Monitor, Ava, TempDrop, Kegg, Ovusense, Mira, and Inito Fertility Monitors all mentioned -- but which ones will be "worth it?"
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Inito Fertility Monitor Discount Code ($25 off): ref-4510de
Mira Fertility Monitor Discount Code (17% off): MBB17
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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Does inflammation really matter? Does it make that big of a difference? Registered Dietitian, Chiara Estes (no relation), shares how inflammation impacts, not only our overall health, but our reproductive system. This episode reviews what causes inflammation, what role diet really plays, signs that chronic inflammation may be affecting you, and even ways to improve it -- and how you'll feel afterward! Chiara gives a well balanced approach that doesn't forbid donuts or fried foods, but puts them in a context of their possible impact on chronic inflammation. This incredibly helpful interview is worth a listen for those who value and want to improve their health!
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Ep. 57: Why & How Gut Health Affects Fertility, with Chiara Estes, RD
Natural Fertility Nutrition with Chiara Estes, RD
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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If you're curious about implantation bleeding, you've found the right podcast episode! We're answering all your major questions: what is implantation bleeding? When to expect implantation bleeding? Is it an early pregnancy symptom? How does it relate to hCG? And more! When you're trying to conceive, you're eager for any sign of possible pregnancy. Could implantation be your sign during the two week wait? This quick episode is for you!
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NOTE: This episode is acceptable for most audiences. It includes a reference to times of intimacy for conceiving a pregnancy and a short description of the reproductive process (no anatomical terms are used).
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Ep. 22: Menstrual Products and Menstruation
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What's it like to go from charting for health as a single woman to charting with your new spouse for family planning? Client Melissa, and her new husband, Lance, join me for today's episode to share what their experience has been like! Melissa and Lance are transparent about the beauty and the struggle they've encountered, along with how God has shown up through their Creighton use along the way. Whether you are single and charting for health, engaged and trying to figure out how to bring this topic up, or married and using a natural method to plan your family, you will benefit from hearing Melissa and Lance share their experience. Remember, you are not alone as you walk your journey! There are other couples out there navigating the same questions and concerns that you are! Hopefully this episode helps you experience that community, even from afar.
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NOTE: This episode makes reference to identifying times of infertility for intercourse.
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How do you know when it's the right time to have a(nother) child? What things should you consider before trying to conceive? How can you talk about it with your spouse? But, especially for Christian couples, how do we invite God into the process? When looking for ways to know when to have a baby, consider the delicate balance between family planning and being open to life. These are the things we explore together in today's episode, and I can't wait for you to join the conversation!
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We're talking about what it means to be "open to life" over on Caitlin's substack account: Fertile Faith. If you'd like a weekly reflection or topic to help you consider how to live out your faith through the avenue of your fertility, you can subscribe for free!
NOTE: This episode does include the brief use of the word intercourse, and mentions of topics like infertility and pregnancy loss.
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Adoption can be a beautiful picture of the gospel -- we are welcomed as heirs into God's inheritance of love and eternal life. But does that mean all Christians should adopt? I chat with Kelley Ramsey, co-founder and visionary of Waiting in Hope Ministries, as we share some real talk on adoption. Working in a ministry focused on infertility, Kelley shares what role adoption should and could play in the lives of couples struggling to grow their family. We also talk about questions for adoption agencies, how to view a birthmother, and Christian adoption resources. Whether you are planning to adopt, discerning adoption, or are new to the topic, this episode will be helpful for you!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
Resources:
Waiting in Hope -- Adoption: Where to Begin
Waiting in Hope -- Adoption: Should we adopt?
Waiting in Hope: 31 reflections for walking through infertility Book
Woven Well Podcast -- Ep. 12: Growing your Family
Woven Well Podcast -- Ep. 13: Growing Your Family through Adoption with Karla Thrasher
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Choosing which form of Natural Family Planning (NFP) to use can take some time and intentionality! There are many to choose from, so understanding the methods, their effectiveness, and which will work best for you can help ensure the most success and satisfaction! Natural Family Planning is not birth control or contraception, but a way to truly understand and engage with your reproductive health and fertility. You may have heard the term Fertility Awareness Based Method used, and often these are used interchangeably with NFP (although some categorize them separately). Some of these methods include, Creighton Model System, FEMM, Marquette Method, and SymptoThermal (couple to couple league, Justisse, SymptoPro, etc). Today's episode will help give you an overview and help you take your next step in pursuing Natural Family Planning!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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More info on the Creighton System:
Ep. 59: Can I really learn Creighton myself??
Ep. 106: Creighton vs. NaProTechnology
Episodes on Contraception:
Ep. 34: Is Contraception a Faithful Choice for Christians?
Ep. 6: The Pill
Effectiveness Studies:
SymptoThermal description and effectiveness overview
Marquette Method effectiveness study
Creighton Model System EffectivenessSend us a Text Message.
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Pregnancy loss is devastating, and not having answers for why it happens makes a heartbreaking reality even more painful. Dr. Mangubat joins us to share the different categories of miscarriage and more information on one of the less discussed areas: reproductive immunology. Dr. Mangubat studied at Rosalind Franklin University RI clinic under Dr. Kwak Kim, and shares how our immunological system could cause miscarriages, and who may be at risk.
NOTE: This episode does discuss the topic of pregnancy loss.
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Ep. 26: Miscarriage 101 - Common Causes
Ep. 36: Advocating in the Dr.'s Office: Asking Good Questions
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Charting your Fertility with a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. It is never too late to begin this process! We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions - an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!
Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through (faith, infertility, medical concerns, etc) or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you during a consultation!Send us a Text Message.
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What is the Creighton Model System? What is NaProTechnology? If you're looking into restorative reproductive healthcare, you may have stumbled upon these terms and wondered what they are, how they relate, and how they may help you. This episode gives an overview of both, and explains their different services to women and couples. When you are looking for ways to get off of birth control or searching for IVF alternatives, Creighton and NaProTechnology will be at the top of the list as helpful resources. This episode shares how they can help with both, along with the history of both, and how to get started!
NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.
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Woven Well Episodes:
Ep. 6: The Pill - Facts about Birth Control
Ep. 2: Fertility Method of Choice: Creighton
Ep. 72: NaProTechnology with Dr. Kristina Pakiz
Ep. 84: Early Pregnancy with NaProTechnology
Ep. 85: Uterine Fibroids with Dr. Ashley Womack
Ep. 91: Ovarian Wedge Resection with Dr. Christine HemphillCharting your Fertility with a Certified FertilityCare Practitioner: Anyone can begin learning more about their reproductive health and how to identify root issues. It is never too late to begin this process! We'd love to help you get started by attending one of our Introductory Sessions - an online, virtual class available each month. Join us!
Talk with Caitlin (you do not have to be a client): Need a safe place to talk about your fertility journey, what you're going through (faith, infertility, medical concerns, etc) or anything else about your fertility? Caitlin would love to hear your story and talk with you during a consultation!Send us a Text Message.
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This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.
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