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Natural Family Planning (NFP) is actually an umbrella term for many different methods. We are blessed to have several highly effective methods available with face-to-face and/or online instruction in the Diocese of Madison. Locations vary; please see the Current Schedule. Contact the Volunteer NFP Advocate at [email protected] or (608) 495-6117 with questions or for more information.
Currently there are no Sympto-thermal NFP classes scheduled. Contact Vicki Braun for more information.
Billings Ovulation Method
Observation Type: A mucus-only method with daily observations of any discharge that a woman senses and sees during her normal daily activities. With these simple observations, women apply the 4 rules to avoid pregnancy, or can use method to achieve pregnancy.
Charting: paper; app
Class type: One 90 minute intro session taught by an instructor either onsite or online, usually
in a group setting, followed by one-on-one follow-ups as needed until the woman is confident. The first few follow-ups will typically be every 2 weeks.
Cost varies with Instructor:- For Instructor Vicki Braun's course: $150 for 1 year of unlimited follow-ups and materials with inexpensive renewals after 1 year.
- For Instructor Heather Turner's course: $200 for the first year; includes materials and support; $75 for yearly renewals
Note: the app is free for one month, and after that is a subscription service.
Website: www.PlanningLifesBumps.com for Instructor-Heather Turner.
Website: Wise Fertility Choices for Instructor-Vicki Braun
Creighton Model Ovulation Method
Observation Type: A mucus-only method with bathroom observations when wiping before/after urination/bowel movements and also before/after showering, before/after swimming.
Charting: Paper; app
Class Type: One 90-minute intro session taught by an instructor, followed by approximately eight individual follow-up sessions with the instructor over the next year.[Note: one instructor, Kristin Dvorsky, provides online instruction.] Couples receive regular individual attention and have flexibility in scheduling. The first few follow-ups are scheduled about every two weeks so that the couple can build confidence in the method. Subsequent follow-ups are after a longer period of time as a way to check-in to see how things are going as more cycles have passed.
Cost: Varies somewhat from instructor to instructor. Lowest cost runs about $250; highest cost runs about $400. Check with individual instructor.
Materials Fees Include: User Manual and six months of charting materials. After six months, additional charting materials can be purchased for about $10/year.
Notes: If needed, offers seamless referral to physicians trained in NaProTechnology for help with fertility concerns or other menstrual health issues.
Kristin's Website: Visit Faustina Care
Marquette Model Method
This NFP method is appropriate for all couples choosing to use NFP. It may be especially helpful for those couples who are postpartum, or have unusual cycles. Click here to learn more and register for classes: Whole Mission Marquette
GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
Observation Type: regular urine hormone testing (depending upon the protocol) using test strips along with a Clearblue Fertility Monitor; sometimes adds mucus and/or temperature signs
Charting: Paper, app
Class Type: Online only--one 90-minute intro session taught by an instructor followed up by a number of individual private chart reviews over the course of one year.
Cost: Group Classes cost $150 for instruction only. Individual Classes cost $225 for instruction only.
Materials Fees: Purchased separately. Monitor costs about $120-$150 plus the ongoing cost of the test strips at about $1.50 each.
Note: Check with instructor if you want a ballpark figure for total yearly cost of this method.