Woven Well: Natural Fertility Podcast

Is it okay to use the pill? Why do some Christians and denominations have issues with birth control while others don't? There was one MAJOR EVENT that caused a shift in the perspective of many Christians on the issue of contraception and, if you're a Christian deciding about birth control use, you deserve to know about it! This episode dives into the longstanding Christian stance on birth control and how it changed.

NOTE: While it discusses themes of family planning, contraception, and abortion, this episode is appropriate for most audiences. 

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction t...

Caitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're not alone! In this episode, Caitlin and Jen explore serious reasons for avoiding pregnancy, the weight of bringing new life into the world, and practical discernment practices that can help couples navigate these family planning decisions. 

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Family Growth
05:10 The Weight of Discernment in Parenthood
11:41 Understanding S...

PCOS can cause irregular cycles, hormone imbalances, and more. Doesn't this make it impossible to work with fertility awareness methods or for natural family planning? This is a question our host, Certified FertilityCare Practitioner, Caitlin Estes, gets quite a bit -- so today, she's talking about PCOS and natural family planning! Listen here or watch on our YouTube channel: @wovenfertility 

Understanding Natural Family Planning & PCOSCommon Struggles & failed attemptsA Tailored Approach to PCOSUnique benefits to fertility awareness methods for PCOS

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

Other Relevant Episodes:
Ep.142: Cervical Mucus for F...

Do you experience PMS symptoms before your period starts? Are you looking for the cause of infertility or early pregnancy loss? It could be that your progesterone level is low! There are medical treatments for this -- including bioidentical progesterone supplementation -- but what about natural ways to increase progesterone? We've invited hormone and fertility Registered Dietitian, Courtney Warday, to talk about how you can naturally improve progesterone for pregnancy or improved quality of life -- and how she did this successfully in her own life!

Free Cycle Health Checklist from Woven Natural Fertility Care

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We talk a lot about Progesterone and how we FEEL it when we don't have enough. But what about instances when progesterone isn't deficient, but resistant? Progesterone resistance is an area of new research and there's still much more to be learned, but this episode explains the basics of progesterone resistance, signs you may have it, and questions to ask your OBGYN.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

Want to learn more about Progesterone?
Ep. 120: All About Progesterone
Ep. 16: PMS 101
Ep. 117: Overcoming PMDD (Ashley's Story)

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These client story episodes are the real deal. There is nothing like hearing from REAL couples, like Callie and Josiah, to hear what the process was like and how it transformed their fertility journey. Here's just a sneak peek of what you'll hear in this episode below. Don't miss it! 

How their Christian faith inspired them to look into fertility awarenessRefreshing alternatives to band aid approach to reproductive health treatmentsThe role of sexual intimacy and a husband's perspective on natural family planningTrying to conceive and knowing when to test and how to advocate during early pregnancy Respecting women an...

Thinking about getting pregnant in 2025? Interested in balancing your reproductive hormones? We've got good news! There are things you can begin RIGHT NOW that can BOOST your *natural* fertility! These are not wild, out of left field ideas, either. These are essential tips that will improve your reproductive health, no matter what cycle issues you may face. Let us know what you think of the episode in the Text the Show link!

NOTE: This episode does use the word intercourse once, and may not be appropriate for all audiences.

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After IVF, the process isn't always over. For some, there is emotional trauma to unpack, physical pain to address, or spiritual questions to answer. For others, they struggle with the real concerns over what to do with remaining frozen embryos or how to tell their children they were conceived with donor egg/sperm. Where can you go when you need faith-informed support and healing? There haven't been many ministries focused on IVF healing until recently, with the creation of Shiloh IVF Ministry. This new ministry is focused on providing education and support for Christian and Catholic women who have...

Christmas can be anything but peaceful for many. For those struggling with health issues or fertility challenges, it can be doubly so. But there is peace available for everyone during this season -- it may just take a little practice. In today's short episode, we are practicing this peace together and remembering the hope, joy, and love that's possible because of our Savior.

CONTENT:
Navigating the Holiday Season's Emotional Landscape
Finding Hope in Christ's Birth
Embracing Pain and Suffering with Faith
A Prayer for the Struggling

NOTE: This episode is appropriate...

Lindsey and Dan felt sick at how they and their bodies were treated during their struggle with infertility. They felt they were being sold hope that couldn't be promised, by doctors who told them they had no answers. The entire journey didn't sit right with them, so they went looking for other avenues. Along the journey, they discovered an approach to fertility that was natural, cooperative, faithful, and left them feeling peaceful. Listen to Lindsey and Dan as they share their vulnerable story of growing their family, submitting their fertility to God, and finally feeling knowledgable and at peace. <...