Start-up Supplies for NFP

Supplies for Clearblue Protocols

Marquette Regular Cycles Protocol and Breastfeeding Protocol

Clearblue Fertility Monitor

Touchscreen Monitor or older analog monitor which has been discontinued - both work!

Clearblue Monitor Test Sticks

Usually Amazon subscribe and save is best consistent deal

LH Test Strips

Also called ovulation predictor kits (OPK). Wondfo brand is excellent

Ongoing Costs

Breastfeeding

In Cycle 0 protocol, you can expect to use a Clearblue Monitor Test Stick a day
Subscribe and Save on Amazon usually will have sticks available for around $40-45/box of 30 so you're looking at a cost of $40-$45/month after the initial start up cost of the monitor
You will only need about 4+ LH strips per month during Cycle 0 protocol, though many women choose to add them as additional double check and may use more
LH strips are fairly inexpensive - about $0.30/test. I'd suggest buying a big box of 50 for $15, as they come in handy regardless of protocol

Regular Cycles

In regular cycles protocol, you can expect to use 5-10 test strips (more if you have very long cycles) a cycle
Subscribe and Save on Amazon usually will have sticks available for around $40-45/box of 30 so you're looking at a cost of $13/month or less after the initial start up cost of the monitor
You do not absolutely need LH strips in regular cycles protocol, though many women choose to add them as additional double check
LH strips are fairly inexpensive - about $0.30/test. I'd suggest buying a big box of 50 for $15, as they come in handy regardless of protocol

Saving Money

Many women choose to purchase a monitor used off FB Marketplace or various fem-tech FB Buy/Sell/Trade groups
Subscribe and Save on Amazon usually will have sticks available for around $40-45/box of 30 but keep an eye out at Walgreens online - there are often stackable manufacturer and retailer coupons that can bring a box of sticks down $35-40/box
Some women find sticks on eBay for a good price - be sure to check expiration dates on the boxes before purchasing
CB Monitor test sticks can be used up to 6 months after their expiration date without problems.
The sticks themselves have expiration dates on their individual wrappers. This is usually 6 months after the expiration date on the outside of the sealed box.
If you find a box on eBay with an expiration date of 7/1/26, for example, the sticks in the box will likely have expiration dates of 1/1/27 and these would be ok to use until 7/1/27

Supplies for Mira Provisional Protocols

Note:

I am able to provide a significant discount for Mira products as an instructor

Contact me before purchasing

Kits to get started with both Analyzer and Wands

Mira Analyzer Max kit

(Comes with Max Wands)

Max wands test for E3G, LH, and Progesterone all cycle
Often used for special circumstances like PCOS and Perimenopause
More expensive that the Plus and Confirm Wands

Mira Analyzer Basic kit

(Comes with Plus Wands)

Plus wands test for E3G and LH
Can be used in conjunction with Confirm wands to test for progesterone after you catch peak day with the Plus wands
Typically used for Breastfeeding Cycle 0 and regular cycles with no special circumstances
Less expensive than the Max or Ultra Wands

Wands to Continue Testing

(Instructor consult required to determine best product for you)

Max Wands

Test E3G, LH, and Progesterone
If you start with Max wands in a particular cycle, must continue to use max wands - cannot switch to Plus or Confirm

Plus Wands

Test E3G and LH
Can start a cycle with Plus wands and switch to Confirm wands after peak to ensure ovulation was successful
Cannot use same cycle as Max wands
Sold in pack of 20, so will need double subscription order every 2nd month if using for breastfeeding cycle 0

Confirm Wands

Test Progesterone
Can switch to these wands and use to confirm successful ovulation after Plus wands have detected LH surge
Cannot use same cycle as Max wands

Optional Supplies for CB or Mira Protocols

Purchase Wondfo LH Strips

Purchase Proov Progesterone Strips

Recommened Tech for Optional Protocols

Tempdrop

Wearable thermometer for tracking body basal temperature
Helps confirm ovulation has occurred after peak
Worn while sleeping at night to track temps for most accurate measurement
Compatible for shift workers/night nursing mothers
Sychs readings seamlessly into Read Your Body app
Recommend purchasing V. 2 (battery changes are way easier!)
May be able to find one used on Buy/Sell/Trade group
Significant instructor discount available: Contact me before purchaing new

Note: You can use the temperature protocol for confirming ovulation with a simple drugstore body basal temperature oral thermometer. This works perfectly well for women in regular cycles who are:

able to take their morning temperature at the same time each day
getting a good night's sleep most nights

Tempdrop is a wonderful piece of technology that may make the process easier for you, especially if you night wake or may have difficulty taking a temperature at the same time each morning. But it's not necessary for all women.

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