Episode 103: Women’s Health by Design with Dr. Marguerite Duane

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, host Amy sits down with Dr. Marguerite Duane for a rich and inspiring conversation on women’s health, fertility awareness, and the beauty of understanding the female body. As co-founder and Executive Director of FACTS about Fertility, Dr. Duane has dedicated her career to educating medical professionals and families on the science supporting fertility awareness-based methods (FABMs) and restorative reproductive medicine (RRM). Amy and Dr. Duane discuss the inaugural HHS Women’s Health Conference, the growing national conversation surrounding women’s healthcare, and the exciting initiatives currently underway through FACTS. Together they explore how fertility awareness can empower women not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually as well. The conversation also dives into breastfeeding, postpartum transitions, and the gift of mindfully tracking the female cycle during motherhood. Dr. Duane shares how cycle awareness fosters deeper mindfulness, helping women better understand their bodies, emotions, and overall health while navigating the beautiful demands of family life. With her extensive background in family medicine, research, medical education, and restorative reproductive healthcare, Dr. Duane offers practical wisdom and hope-filled insight for women, couples, healthcare professionals, and anyone seeking a deeper appreciation for God’s design of the female body. Resources: 1. NFP Podcast with Katie Vidmar: https://youtu.be/9hicYXp4ZAc?si=IM3VvOunIoGclnKU 2. FACTS Virtual Conference: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/2026-facts-virtual-conference/ 3. Article on FABMS for Women’s Health and Family Planning: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.858977/full 4. Donate to FACTS...parental leave campaign: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/donate/ https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/supporting-families-at-facts-help-us-expand-paid-parental-leave/ 5. The FACTS CME course examines the broad applications of modern Fertility Awareness-Based Methods (FABMs) and their role in pregnancy prevention, women’s health monitoring, and management of reproductive and hormonal health concerns. It features expert presenters and live case studies. There are 13 parts worth 16 CME credits each via AAFP to choose from, covering topics such as infertility, miscarriage, amenorrhea, perimenopause, FemTech, lifestyle for fertility, and more. Learn at your own pace with this online opportunity! See more details at www.FACTSaboutFertility.org/professional-cme-course/ 6. Get connected to like-minded medical professionals through FACTS About Fertility's membership opportunities. Join as an individual, a practice, or an organization, and experience the benefits of access to education and a community that are hard to find in the medical field. Become a member today at www.FACTSaboutFertility.org/join/ and see the difference FACTS can make in your career and your patients' lives!