How is BBT Taken and Charted?
BBT is body temperature taken in the morning before rising, moving about, or eating. To be accurate, the temperatures must be taken at the same time every day upon waking, preferably after a good night’s sleep. BBTs are measured orally with a thermometer and recorded on a chart in graph form. It is essential that the thermometer reads accurately to the 10th of a degree, so you may want to purchase a specific BBT thermometer. Any discrepancies to your normal sleep cycle or wake time should be noted so your practitioner can account for inconsistent readings. Several factors can influence and distort BBT, including: • Irregular sleep, disruptive sleep, or travel to different time zone • Alcohol or drug consumption including antipyretic and anti-inflammatory medications or sleeping aids. If you work swing shifts for work or have sleep difficulties, BBT charting may not be the most reliable tool for you. The Picture Perfect BBT BBT chart fluctuations reflect changes in a woman’s body throug
