Articles by Samantha Brooks, LCSW

Samantha Brooks, LCSW

LCSW, AFC

Licensed clinical social worker and certified fertility counselor. She specializes in supporting individuals and couples through the emotional toll of fertility journeys.

Articles by Samantha Brooks, LCSW

Cycle Tracking

BBT Tracking for ICI: How to Chart Basal Body Temperature for Home Insemination

A complete guide to basal body temperature charting for ICI — how to take your temperature accurately, interpret the biphasic pattern, identify ovulation confirmation, and integrate BBT with OPK data.

Post-Insemination

How and When to Take a Pregnancy Test After ICI Insemination

Learn the optimal time to test after home ICI, how to read HCG test results accurately, and which tests offer the earliest reliable detection.