Why Tracking BBT is a Game-Changer for Understanding Hormones 🔥

If you're looking to understand your cycles better, boost your chances of conception, or uncover underlying health issues... BBT might be your new best friend.

What is BBT?

Basal Body Temperature is your body's resting temperature, taken first thing in the morning before getting out of bed. After ovulation, progesterone causes your BBT to rise and stay elevated until your next period (or pregnancy!).

Why track it?

💡 Confirm ovulation: BBT helps confirm after ovulation has occurred by spotting a “sustained thermal shift.”
📅 Predict your next period: Once you know your luteal phase length (the phase after ovulation), you can better predict your next cycle—even if you have irregular periods.
👶 Support TTC: A short luteal phase (<10 days) might make conception harder. Tracking BBT can help identify this issue.
⚠️ Spot possible concerns: Regular low temps (<97.4°F) may suggest thyroid issues, undereating, or nutrient deficiencies.

Pro tips for tracking:

• Use a thermometer that reads to two decimal points

• Take your temp before moving, at the same time each day

• Consider a wearable if your schedule is unpredictable (hello night shifts or toddlers!)

There are A LOT of ins and outs with tracking BBT beyond these tips, so I provide educational materials to my clients to guide them in getting the most accurate information from tracking.

Apps to try:

📱 Read Your Body (paid, but my fave!)
📱 Kindara (free)

BBT is a simple, affordable, and insightful tool to help you tune into your body’s signals and make confident, informed decisions for your health. This is something I'm frequently reviewing with my clients who track BBT. The ongoing data can help us identify patterns in their cycles that we can work on, and any potential underlying issues!

👉 Ready to get clarity on your cycle and feel more in control of your hormones? Work with me 1:1. I’ll help you interpret your temps and tailor your nutrition to what your body actually needs.