The best way to learn NFP effectively is to be taught by a trained instructor. Below are instructors within the diocese or they teach long-distance (by phone or video call).
The methods listed are the most popular methods of Natural Family Planning. Each method has protocols in place for women breastfeeding or who just had a baby, menopause, irregular cycles, infertility & other health concerns & each instructor will be happy to walk with you through this process. Please contact them directly for more information regarding class time, location, and fees.
Billings Ovulation Method
This method recognizes fertility by the sensation and observation of the presence or absence of cervical mucus. It is a simple yet scientific approach to NFP.
Sharon Pearce (Long Distance)
English
858/560-5336
[email protected]
Couple to Couple Sympto-Thermal Method
This method recognizes and teaches key signs of fertility including cervical mucus and temperature in a cross-checking manner; known as the sympto-thermal method. The moral underpinnings for the NFP decision as well as information on postpartum fertility are also taught. A subscription for a year to a NFP support magazine, Family Foundations, is included.
Peter & Jennifer Evans(Tracy)
English
209/814-1968
[email protected]
Tom & Mary-Lynn Ott (Modesto)
English
209/572-5136
[email protected]
Sergio & Isabel Nuno (Stockton)
Spanish
209/469-0189
[email protected]
Creighton Ovulation Method
This method recognizes fertility by the sensation and observation of the presence or absence of the cervical mucus. It is ideal for medical concerns related to a women’s reproductive and gynecologic health. It also includes NaProTECHNOLOGY which is very effective in helping infertile couples achieve pregnancy.
Veronica Pintor (Sacramento)
English/Spanish
916/733-6256
[email protected]
Sheila St. John (Long Distance)
English
831/443-3743
[email protected]
Peggy Stofila (Long Distance)
English
310/429-1844
[email protected]
Julie Linder (Long Distance)
English
[email protected]
Dolores Moreno (Long Distance)
English/Spanish
408/983-0130
[email protected]
Marquette Method
This is a highly effective method of NFP that employs the Clearblue line of home-based fertility monitors to track women’s hormone changes throughout each menstrual cycle. Marquette Method instructors are all physicians or Registered Nurses & are trained in how to personalize the method to each client’s specific needs, preferences, and medical history.
Whole Mission: Marquette Method Natural Family Planning Services
English
Long Distance (by Video Call)
https://www.mmnfp.com/
Vitae Fertility Education
English
Long Distance (by Video Call)
https://www.vitaefertility.com/
Feminine Genius Ministries
English
Long Distance (by Video Call)
www.femininegeniusministries.com