Course Purpose and Overview
Students learn how to interpret fertility data and instruct clients regarding fertility as it applies to the menstrual cycle, basal body temperature, and cervical changes to achieve or avoid pregnancy and general awareness of reproductive health status.
Midwives College of Utah. (2017). HLTH 2030: Fertility Awareness. Midwives College of Utah Midwifing Midwives, 5-6. https://midwifery.instructure.com/courses/3875
1. Describe the events of the fertility cycle, including hormonal influences, and explain why understanding them is important for all people.
2. Identify components of the female reproductive system and how they function in relationship to conception and common infertility factors.
3. Describe the events of conception and changes a person may experience when conception occurs.
4. Explain how to recognize and track fertility signs, including differentiating between the various cyclical changes that occur and what these signs and changes indicate.
5. Demonstrate practical understanding and interpretation of the fertility cycle using charted cycle data.
6. Compare and contrast both the differences and similarities between NFP and FAM.
7. Explain the advantages, disadvantages, and effectiveness of using either NFP or FAM and identify reasons people may choose these methods over hormonal birth control.
8. Describe the meaning of lactational amenorrhea (LAM) and how LAM can be used as a form of pregnancy spacing for postpartum individuals.
9. Explain the changes individuals can expect to experience when approaching menopause and how these changes affect fertility.
10. Demonstrate competency in explaining the fertility cycle and tracking fertility signs in order to achieve or avoid pregnancy to a client.
11. Recognize what constitutes an abnormal fertility cycle and when to refer for pathological care.
12. Present NFP/FAM/LAM in a written and educational format.
13. Complete a literature review on a relative topic of interest or to further explore various aspects of the fertility cycle.
Midwives College of Utah. (2017). HLTH 2030: Fertility Awareness. Midwives College of Utah Midwifing Midwives, 5-6. https://midwifery.instructure.com/courses/3875
Fertility Cycle and Ovulation- https://prezi.com/view/z6E8XDbS2hiRGLgGyXcI/
Client Handout Conception- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGB5d1U0Yc/nvGu2VCp-knL13jD13v2bg/edit?utm_content=DAGB5d1U0Yc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Client Handout LAM- https://www.canva.com/design/DAGB36ELNKU/DTSnX9ZwMY4JCTVgkR2Ijg/edit?utm_content=DAGB36ELNKU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
Literature Review of Hormonal Contraception Effects on Female Health- Not Complete yet. I will update once it is complete after 04/19/2024.
