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The BEAUTY of NFP
The Best-Kept Secret of the Catholic Church!
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What is NFP?• Natural Family Planning (NFP)
is fertility awareness. Fertility
awareness is “reading” the
body’s signs of fertility and
infertility.
• Through NFP, couples know
whether they are fertile or
infertile.
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Responsible parenthood
Using the knowledge of
NFP within marriage, by
using the fertile time to
conceive a child or using
the infertile times to
postpone a pregnancy.
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NFP also means …• Abstaining from intercourse and genital
activity during fertile time of cycle if avoiding pregnancy
• Not using contraception to interfere with fertility
• Developing non-genital ways of expressing intimacy during the fertile times
• Being Open to Life
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Methods of NFP
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• The Ovulation Method– Involves the mucus sign
• The Sympto-Thermal Method– Combines the temperature sign with mucus or
cervix• Both are highly effective, if taught correctly
and used properly• Ovulation Method is simpler to learn but the
Sympto-Thermal Method is easier to use
Two Main Methods ofNatural Family Planning
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Simple to Use
• During the day, the woman observes her mucus sign
• At every urination or bowel movement
• At bedtime, the husband marks the observations on a chart.
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Basic Instructions for Achieving and Avoiding Pregnancy
• Achieve - Have intercourse during the fertile window!
• Avoid – Don’t have intercourse during the fertile window!
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Effectiveness of NFP
• Accurate charting• Accurate observations• Consistent use• Mutual motivation• Loving cooperation
NFP is close to 98% effective!
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Calendar or Rhythm method???
Does not work for irregular cycles and is not taught nowadays.
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Living With Your Fertility
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Benefits of using NFP . . .
No harmful side effects Supports reproductive health Environmentally friendly Virtually cost free Are adaptable—to achieve or avoid pregnancy Requires couple communication A “shared” responsibility Encourages sexual maturity Respects God’s design for married love!
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Natural Family Planning
“NFP strengthens conjugal love and helps to establish families in peace and security.”
Drs. John and Evelyn Billings
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NFP IS AMAZING!!!
GIVE IT A TRY AND
YOU’LL REALLY APPRECIATE IT!!!
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LEARN NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING
WELCOME ANOTHER BABY
ENJOY LIVING CHASTITY IN MARRIAGE
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To learn more about NFP
contact our DFSC office
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