Health Practitioner Training

Comprehensive Course in Natural Fertility Education

Become a Trained Teacher in Comprehensive Natural Fertility Education with this comprehensive ACM-endorsed course by leading academic and specialist in natural fertility education, Dr Kerry Hampton. Our course equips health practitioners with essential knowledge and skills to assist couples to achieve and avoid pregnancy naturally and optimize fertility health to conceive naturally and with IVF.

You will learn how to:

  • Deliver person-centered fertility care to your patients
  • Support couples to achieve and avoid pregnancy naturally
  • Support couples to adopt proven lifestyles for health and conceiving

About the Authors

Listen

as the authors share their insights, inspirations, and the story behind their research and practice.

Dr Kerry Hampton

Kerry is an academic nurse/midwife and a specialist in natural fertility education with many years of experience.  

Ms Jacqui Berry

Jacqui is a naturopath specialist in reproductive health, and co-hosts Part 2 of the course. 

Who Should Do This Course?

Both graduates and students of health science courses who are working in or thinking about working in any of the following areas would benefit from this course:

  • Acupunture
  • Assisted Fertility Services
  • Childbirth Education
  • Chiropractic
  • Doula
  • Family Planning
  • General Practice
  • Health Coach
  • Homeopathy
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Lactation Consultancy
  • Massage Therapy
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Midwifery
  • Menstrual Cycle Coach
  • Naturopathy
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Reflexology
  • Refugee Health
  • School Health, Youth Work
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Well Women’s Health

Module 1: Fertility Charting Across Reproductive Life

Assisting couples to achieve and avoid pregnancy naturally

Dates

There are 3 course intakes in 2026. Please register for just one intake.

  • February 15, 22 & March 1 (open)
  • May 17, 24 & 31 (closed)
  • August 16, 23 & 30 (closed)

These Australian dates/ times are compatible with many time zones throughout New Zealand, Asia and America.
The course is run by appointment for practitioners in the UK and EU time zones. Please send an email to Dr Hampton to arrange this.

Times

Sundays 11.00 am – 5.15 pm

Where

Online via Zoom (Canberra/Melbourne/Sydney Australia AEDT)

Cost

$1025.00 (students and first-year graduates $995.00). Payment plans are available.

Resources

One week before the course starts registrants will receive:

  • A Dropbox link for all course materials
  • A Zoom link for all three days of the course

Hybrid Format

Consists of a series of recorded lectures on the course topics listed below. Participants play the recordings in their own time to prepare for the online workshops.

In this module, you’ll learn how to confidently teach and understand fertility charts across all stages of life – from first periods to menopause. We’ll cover what a healthy cycle looks like and how to recognise changes caused by things like stress, breastfeeding, PCOS, and weight fluctuations. 

You’ll also get practical experience charting different cycle patterns and learn how to support people using this method for both natural contraception and pregnancy planning. It’s a great starting point for building your fertility awareness skills.

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Module 2: Lifestyle And Fertility Health

Proven lifestyles for overall wellbeing and conceiving

Dates

There is 1 intake for Module 2 in 2026.

  • November 15, 22 & 29 (open)

Times

Sundays 11.00 am – 5.15 pm

Where

Online via Zoom (Canberra/Melbourne/Sydney Australia AEDT)

Cost

$1025.00 (students and first-year graduates $995.00). Payment plans are available.

Resources

One week before the course starts registrants will receive:

  • A Dropbox link for all course materials
  • A Zoom link for all three days of the course

Hybrid Format

Consists of a series of recorded lectures on the course topics listed below. Participants play the recordings in their own time to prepare for the online workshops.

This module explores how everyday lifestyle factors can impact fertility for people planning pregnancy. You’ll learn how common lifestyles like nutrition, sleep, stress, exercise, and environmental exposures can affect reproductive health and the chance of conceiving. 

We’ll also explore how to offer compassionate, personalised guidance to support couples’ fertility goals, whether they’re hoping to conceive or seeking a natural approach to avoid pregnancy. With a focus on person-centred care, incorporating strategies like motivational interviewing (practical strategies) and real-life application, you’ll feel confident supporting others in making small, meaningful changes that promote fertility and enhance overall well-being.

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Module 3: Course Assignment 

Designed to consolidate your knowledge and confidence for practice

Dates

The submission date is 3 months after the commencement date of Module 2

Cost

$325.00 / $305.00 is paid with submission of the assignment (students and first-year graduates pay $225.00)

The assignment fee covers the opportunity of attending 1 assignment support meeting using Zoom, written feedback on your assignment in “Track Changes”, a group assignment review meeting, and a Certificate of Completion.

Format

The assignment is wholly based on the contents covered in modules 1 & 2 of the course.

Aim

The assignment will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate and extend the necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills covered in modules 1 & 2 of this course to be able to provide comprehensive evidence-based natural fertility care in all menstrual cycle situations from menarche to menopause.

Award

Certificate of Completion

Successful completion of modules 1, 2 & 3 allows registered healthcare practitioners to advertise themselves as a Trained Teacher in Comprehensive Natural Fertility Education.

Past participants are welcome to repeat the course.

What Healthcare Practitioners Say About Us

Sarah J.
★★★★★
“This was the best workshop I’ve ever done.”
Willow M.
★★★★★
“Great to have such exposure to up-to-date research on how lifestyles can impact fertility.”
Tash R.
★★★★★
“Thoroughly enjoyable. The content was excellent, detailed, and perfectly suited for my needs.”
James P.
★★★★★
“So helpful. Loved the way the information was presented.”
Elise B.
★★★★★
“Excellent workshop – has given me a lot of direction on structuring fertility consultations.”
Chloe T.
★★★★★
“I particularly loved learning about motivational interviewing so patients can take more responsibility for their decisions.”

FAQs

 Fertility awareness education helps you understand your menstrual cycle so you can use this knowledge to conceive or avoid pregnancy naturally. It involves learning to observe and interpret signs of fertility with confidence and clarity.

No regular cycles are not necessary. Fertility charting helps you understand your unique patterns, even if your cycle varies due to stress, breastfeeding, PCOS, or other factors.

Yes. Many couples who are sub-fertile (not sterile) can conceive naturally with the right guidance. Our Achieve Pregnancy Naturally has supported couples who’ve avoided or paused IVF and still achieved pregnancy.

You’ll learn to identify your fertile and non-fertile days through charting and can include barrier methods like the Caya Diaphragm if desired. It’s a personalised, non-hormonal approach to contraception.

Yes, all consultations and training sessions are held online via Zoom. You can join from anywhere in the world in a private and supportive setting.

Not at all. With guidance and regular practice, most people feel confident within a few months. The learning process is supportive, step-by-step, and tailored to your pace.

Yes. While breastfeeding can delay the return of ovulation, it’s not a reliable method on its own. Our consultations help you establish safe, hormone-free contraception that suits this unique stage of life.

The Comprehensive Course in Natural Fertility Education© is designed for healthcare professionals who want to support clients using fertility awareness methods. It’s endorsed by the Australian College of Midwives and attended internationally.

Yes! Past participants are always welcome to repeat the course to refresh their skills, and follow-up consultations are available for ongoing support.

With over 30 years of experience, Dr Kerry Hampton combines clinical expertise, academic research, and compassionate care. Her programs are grounded in science and designed to empower individuals and couples at every stage of their fertility journey.

You can book your appointment directly through the website. Simply click the “Book Appointment” button and follow the prompts to choose a time that suits you.

Yes. All consultations are held via Zoom, so you can attend from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are.

If you have any issues or questions, feel free to get in touch via the contact form or email listed on the website. We’re happy to help!

Yes, postage fees to New Zealand and Singapore can be selected with your order. Foe all other international orders, please contact Dr Hampton directly.

The Caya® Gel is a contraceptive gel designed for use with the Caya® Diaphragm to enhance its effectiveness. According to the product information provided by Wise Woman Business, the primary ingredients in Caya® Gel include:​

  • Lactic acid​

  • Sodium lactate​

  • Cellulose​

  • Sorbic acid​

These components work together to create an environment that is unfavourable for sperm, thereby providing contraceptive protection when used with the diaphragm. For a comprehensive list of ingredients and further details, you can refer to the product information leaflet available here: .​https://wisewomanbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Caya-Lubricating-Gel.pdf

Press here to watch a video for instructions on the correct use
Link: https://wisewomanbusiness.com/product/caya-diaphragm/

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      A copy of your registration will be sent to your email address where it can be printed and saved.

      Date of the training event I am registering for :

      Name :

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      Professional affiliations :

      Do you have any special learning needs?

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      P/C :

      Phone (H) : (W) :

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