The Office of Marriage and Family Life is pleased to provide excellent resources for a number of methods of Natural Family Planning.  If you would like to learn one of these methods or have any questions regarding Natural Family Planning (NFP) please see below, or call the Office of Marriage and Family Life at 504-861-6243.

 OVULATION METHOD

These methods teach users to daily observe and chart changes in the color and consistency of cervical mucus, in order to better understand one's fertility. A woman learns how to identify the normal, healthy, cervical mucus which indicates the days that sexual intercourse is most likely to result in pregnancy. 

Creighton Model FertilityCare System (CrMS)

Relies upon the standardized observation and charting of biological markers that are the keys to information regarding a woman’s health and fertility. These “biomarkers” tell the couple when they are naturally fertile and infertile, allowing the couple to use the system either to achieve or to avoid pregnancy. These biomarkers also reveal any health abnormalities that may be present. Classes are one-on-one with a practitioner and consist of an introductory presentation followed by monthly follow-up meetings until autonomy is achieved.  

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about the Creighton method, contact the Woman's New Life Clinic.

Family of the Americas

The Family of the Americas Ovulation Method is both simple and affordable, yet still very effective. It uses observation of cervical secretions to chart progress through the woman’s fertility cycle.  This method is said to be ideal for a woman discontinuing the use of artificial contraception. 

Classes are one-on-one with an instructor and consist of an introduction and monthly follow-up meetings until autonomy is achieved.  

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about this method, contact the Woman's New Life Clinic.

 

Billings Ovulation Method (Online)

Offers a three-part video series that introduces the science and beauty of the Billings Ovulation Method of NFP. Three months of charting included. Follow-up coaching is available for an additional cost. 

To learn more and register go to learnnfponline.com

 SYMPTO-THERMAL METHOD

Methods that observe several signs of fertility and cross-check two or more of the signs to pinpoint ovulation are commonly called the “Sympto-Thermal Method” or “STM.”

STM typically combines charting of the Basal Body Temperature (BBT) and cervical mucus with other optional indicators, such as changes in the cervix and secondary fertility signs.

SymptoPro Fertility Education 

Uses a combination of basal body temperature and observations of physical changes to chart progress through the woman's fertility cycle.  This information can be used effectively to either achieve or postpone a pregnancy.  
 

Local Courses (Offered In-Person or Live Virtually)

Self-Paced Courses 

To register go to symptopro.org

Couple to Couple League

There is one instructor couples in the area for this sympto-thermal method in Luling. 

Classes are three, pre-scheduled evening sessions done specifically couple-to-couple. Live and self-paced online courses are also available. 

Registration is online at ccli.org

SYMPTO-HORMONAL METHOD

The method that observes several signs of fertility and adds the use of ovulation predictor kit (OPK) or fertility monitor is called the “Sympto-Hormonal Method” or “SHM.” Similar to Sympto-Thermal, this approach adds the self-detection of reproductive hormones in the urine with the assistance of an OPK or fertility monitor. 

To learn more about this method, visit https://www.marquettemethod.com.

FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management)