What is fertility awareness? How many times have you heard that a menstrual cycle should be 28 days long and that ovulation usually occurs on Day 14? This is a myth, yet it is a myth that is so often repeated that it has sadly prevented many couples who are trying to conceive from achieving a much wanted pregnancy. Hardly a day goes by without the infertility timebomb being mentioned in the press and yet this simple system for learning about your body and helping you get pregnant naturally and quickly gets overlooked. 
Fertility awareness is a scientifically validated method of becoming aware of your own fertility. Based on the observation of fertility signs you will be able to determine whether or not you are fertile on any given day. It is an empowering method of pregnancy achievement and an excellent tool for assessing common gynaecological problems and understanding your body.
Deirdre is trained in the sympto-thermal method of fertility awareness, which uses basal body temperature, cervical fluid and cervix changes to assess fertility. It is possible to teach yourself the method from a book but some people prefer a little more support and the benefit of a practitioner's experience to make sure their interpretations are accurate. Fertility awareness can reassure you that everything is working well and that there is no need to panic. It can also be a useful aid in the early diagnosis of a number of conditions, which may make getting pregnant difficult. If fertility treatments such as IVF are indicated, a fuller understanding of your own fertility can be a tremendous boost in choosing and managing any treatment. 