SmartLoving Fertility

There's a smarter way to manage your fertility - one that works with your body, your marriage and your faith.

SmartLoving Fertility is not just another birth control method. It's a framework for living your marriage within your Catholic Faith.

Based on the Sympto-Thermal method, it incorporates a unique blend of scientific insights with relationship frameworks and Catholic Theology to foster intimacy and help you flourish as a couple.

Grow closer as a couple

Raise a family and keep your marriage vibrant

Manage your fertility naturally,
confidently and with more freedom

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SmartLoving Fertility offers an excellent and accessible way for couples to learn fertility awareness that meets the highest standards of instruction - and it does so without sacrificing the sensual and spiritual aspects of married love to clinical realities. SmartLoving Fertility can help draw spouses closer to each other and to the God who created them to love and be loved."

Christopher West | President, Theology of the Body Institute

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Course Overview

Lesson 1 | A Total Gift of Self

Lesson 2 | Your Fertility

Lesson 3 | The Ovulation Cycle

Lesson 4 | Learning Cycles 1 & 2

Lesson 5 | Learning Cycles 3 +

Lesson 6 | SmartFertility Applications

Lesson 7 | Living SmartFertility

Lesson 8 | Certificate & Feedback

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SmartLoving Fertility FAQs

I am using hormonal contraception - can I use SmartFertility?

You can certainly learn what is involved in using a Fertility Awareness Method like SmartFertility, but you won't be able to apply it until you discontinue hormonal contraception. This is because hormonal contraception disrupts the normal ovulation cycle by suppressing the body's natural production of reproductive hormones. In particular, synthetic progesterone blocks the effect of estrogen, so you will be unlikely to see any of the fertile cervical fluid build-up.

It can take several months once you discontinue hormonal contraception for your cycle to fully recover as residual synthetic hormones can still be present in your body. Every woman is different and the return to fertility can be as short as a few weeks, or many months.

You should begin recording your fertility biomarkers now and discontinue hormonal contraception as soon as possible, taking into account that you may need additional time for your fertile pattern to stabilise and to confidently use SmartFertility. Assuming that you had normal fertility before beginning hormonal contraception, once the synthetic hormones are out of your system, SmartFertility works just like any other situation. The only tricky part is navigating the transition to being synthetic-hormone-free.

I don't want to use any contraception, like condoms or pills. Can I still use SmartFertility?

What makes SmartFertility different from other natural fertility apps and programs?

SmartFertility uniquely emphasises the importance of discernment as part of fertility management. Your fertility goals - whether you are avoiding, or trying to achieve pregnancy - are a vital part of your journey. It's important to revisit these goals regularly, but this can be a difficult topic to discuss as a couple.

The SmartFertility method is designed to help couples discern fertility goals as part of natural fertility management. The inbuilt discussion tools strengthen your connection as a couple to make fertility management an intentional, enjoyable and meaningful part of your relationship.

Is SmartFertility suitable for us?

SmartFertility is designed for married and engaged couples. It is a fertility management system that combines Catholic teachings with scientific methodology, and is a natural, non-invasive alternative to contraceptive technology and products. Although it can be used by single women to monitor their fertility cycle, keep in mind that it is a management system designed for couples.

The SmartLoving Fertility Course (as with all SmartLoving courses) can only be used if you're of legal age (18 years old in most countries).

Does SmartFertility protect against STIs?

How long will I have access to the course?

Will we get a certificate?

How long will it take?

The SmartLoving Fertility course is comprised of 7 lessons which together take a minimum 2.5 hours active on the learning platform to complete. However, for maximum benefit, you will want to make observations of your fertile signs as you progress. In some cases, this may mean waiting for a month before progressing to the next lesson. This is particularly important if you want to use SmartFertility to opposed to simply learn about it.

I have irregular periods. Can I still use SmartFertility?

Unlike older methods that rely on cycle history to predict the fertile window, SmartFertility uses biomarkers that track your ovulation cycle in real time. In other words, it is not dependent on having regular cycles, although, it is easier to learn the method if your cycles are predictable.

If you have irregular cycles, you might find it helpful to have a personal fertility educator to assist you during the learning phase. Use the comments or help centre to ask a question or book a coaching session with Francine.

Keep in mind, that while it is normal to have some variation in cycle length, highly irregular cycles can be a symptom of a reproductive health issue and should be investigated by your doctor.

We're not ready for a pregnancy right now - is SmartFertility suitable for us?

Absolutely! SmartFertility is based on the SymptoThermal Method, a highly reliable method for postponing pregnancy when used correctly. You need to allow yourselves about three months to learn how to identify your fertile window and then follow the lovemaking guidelines to be confident of success in postponing pregnancy.

However, we would also encourage you to stay open to the possibility of pregnancy as sometimes a surprise baby is a unexpected blessing to a couple.

We've previously had trouble falling pregnant, will SmartFertility be able to help us conceive?

SmartFertility assists you in identifying your fertile window and your fertility peak. If timing is your issue, SmartFertility will be a significant help and will allow you to time your lovemaking to maximise your chances of conception.

If there are other issues associated with your ability to conceive, SmartFertility can provide important information about your reproductive health which may help your doctor in diagnosing the problem.

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Sexual intimacy is a window onto the Divine; when couples appreciate that their lovemaking is not simply a recreational activity, but a sacred love language, their relationship takes on new purpose and meaning. It ceases to be simply an activity for mutual satisfaction and becomes a divinely-inspired mission to love.

A Total Gift of Self is an introduction to the principles of Fertility Awareness and the methods that couples can use to manage their fertility naturally and in harmony with the God’s purpose and plan for human flourishing.

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Fertility Coaching Available

Do you want some extra guidance? You can buy sessions with a SmartLoving coach at any time during your course.

Flexible interaction - Video-conference (standard) or email or phone if you prefer.

Quality assured - All coaches are trained and accredited by SmartLoving

Opportunity for Live Q&A - Have your questions or concerns addressed and answered by a real person.

How it works

After you enroll, an email will notify you of your SL Coach and provide a link to the booking calendar. Meetings usually take place via MS Teams (free) but other conferencing software, email or phone can be arranged if needed. If your coach lives locally, meetings can sometimes take place in-person.

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SmartLoving Fertility

There's a smarter way to manage your fertility - one that works with your body, your marriage and your faith.

Grow closer as a couple

Raise a family and keep your marriage vibrant

Manage your fertility naturally,confidently and with more freedom

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