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Train to be a Fertility Awareness Educator
If you are passionate about Natural Fertility and have a background in health you can apply to become an educator. The next Certificate in Fertility and Reproductive Health starts in February 2027. Download the programme guide for all the details, and apply now to register your expression of interest (only 12 places available)Continue reading→
Find a Fertility Awareness Educator
Learning the sympto-thermal method is an empowering practice, a skill that will support you through every phase of your reproductive life. You can trust that your NFNZ educator has had robust training, and the support behind them to ensure you are in the best hands.Continue reading→
Navigating Peri-menopause with Fertility Awareness
The years leading up to menopause are known as Peri-menopause. During these years, the ovaries start winding down, with menopause being confirm once its been a full year since the last period. Peri-menopause can last anywhere from 4-10 years, and begin earlier for some women, sometimes as early as the mid to late 30's.Continue reading→
Does Breastfeeding work as a Contraceptive?
Whether breastfeeding can work as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancy is probably one of the biggest missunderstandings when it comes to Fertility Awareness. The answer is...Continue reading→
Getting pregnant using Fertility Awareness
Join the thousands of couples around the world who use Fertility Awareness to both plan, and space their babies. If you are planning on getting pregnant, or if you have already started trying, Fertility Awareness can help to shorten the time to conception, and provide some insightful information on your fertility as you embark on this exciting journey.Continue reading→
Fertility Awareness 101
You may have heard of Fertility Awareness at some point (sometimes referred to as Natural Family Planning), and wondered - what is Fertility Awareness? how exactly does it work? which method should I use? Is it trustworthy? Our mission is to help you understand it, so that you can make an informed decision about whether it is right for you.Continue reading→
Natural Fertility Awareness Week 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Natural Fertility NZ (NFNZ) presents the 2026 Natural Fertility Awareness Week for New Zealand. NFNZ has worked with thousands of women and couples over the last 50 years, supporting them to use Fertility Awareness effectively and with confidence. Continue reading→
Entertainment Book – now an App!
An Entertainment Membership, using the new App is a great way to support the work of NFNZ, while accessing over 15,000 offers from around NZ.Continue reading→
Emma and Daniels* TTC Journey
Emma and Daniel had been trying to conceive for 18 months with no success. After learning about their fertility, they realised that they were not having sex at the right time. Read on to see how long it took them to get their BFP after learning about Fertility AwarenessContinue reading→
Preconception Care
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to get pregnant, this choice being the first exciting step in your journey. The next step could be schooling yourself on preconception care to optimise conception and your pregnancy experience. Let me help with that side of things.Continue reading→
Ngaire Welsh Award 2025 – Danella Redepenning
Danella has made an outstanding contribution to the work of Natural Fertility NZ, and we are excited to share her achievements with you all Continue reading→
Shorten the time to Conception with Fertility Awareness
Knowing when you and your partner are fertile can help you to get pregnant faster. How? Well it all comes down to having an understanding of your personal fertility:Continue reading→
Apps, Devices and Tech for Fertility Awareness
Many apps, devices, and various tech available for tracking fertility, it is important to know a couple of things before choosing to use oneContinue reading→
Practicing Fertility Awareness Safely
Practicing fertility awareness safely is important for your health and wellbeing (especially if you are not wanting to get pregnant).Continue reading→
Fertility Awareness from Puberty to Menopause
Women go through many changes to their fertility throughout their lifetime - from puberty right up until menopause. Each change has its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to monitoring your fertility.Continue reading→