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NFP DELIVERY SYSTEM INFORMATION
General Information about all methods described below:
- Compatible for use by all women during regular or irregular cycles, breast feeding, post-partum, pre-menopause or after discontinuing contraceptives
- Has up to 99% effectiveness rate if properly learned and used according to instructions for avoiding or delaying pregnancy
- Assists couples trying to achieve pregnancy
- Has no medical side effects
- No recurring costs after initial instruction other than charts, stamps, thermometers
- Designed to be a cooperative method of family planning between husband and wife as they learn to understand and responsibly use their combined fertility potential
- Is morally acceptable as it recognizes the insepa-rable elements of the unitive and pro-creative purposes of the marital embrace
Phoenix Natural Family Planning Center currently offers the following methods of NFP:
BOMA - Billings Ovulation Method Association – USA
Observations are made of the changing or unchanging patterns women experience at the vulva. The sensation and the visual aspects of cervical mucus are recorded daily by using a Billings Method chart and either stamps or symbols. Couples are given two charts, a booklet and a packet of stamps in addition to viewing the instructor's PowerPoint presentation. There are 4 rules to this method, no temperature taking. Group instruction is offered for the first two classes. Individual follow-ups are then scheduled for at least two more sessions or until the clients are autonomous in their use of the method.
English and Spanish classes available
Group Series: $100/couple or individual
Pre-registration in advance of class is made through the PNFPC.
FAF - Family of the Americas Foundation Ovulation Method
Observations are made of the cervical mucus and sensations resulting from its presence.
A daily chart is kept by recording these observations using color-coded stickers. Proper interpretation of the fertile/infertile part of the cycle is taught in the classes. Group instruction is done for the first two classes followed by individual follow-up sessions scheduled by the client and instructor.
English and Spanish classes available
Group Series: $100/couple or individual
Registration is made with instructor following the Introductory session.
NWFS - Northwest Family Services Sympto-Thermal Method
Observations are made daily of cervical mucus, vaginal sensation, basal body temperature and cervical changes and recorded with symbols on a chart. Through the instruction clients are taught to cross-check and interpret these signs to determine fertile and infertile phases in a cycle.
Group instruction with client-centered learning activities and individual consultation is offered for at least four sessions. After the formal classes are completed, two follow-up meetings are scheduled to help provide client autonomy. Additional consultations are available as needed.
Download the NWFS Chart
(Instructions available for download)
English and Spanish classes available
Group Series: $100/couple or individual
Pre-registration is made with PNFPC in advance of class starting date.
Other Providers:
CCL - Couple to Couple Sympto-Thermal Method
Observations are made daily of cervical mucus, vaginal sensation, basal body temperature and cervical changes and recorded with symbols on a chart. Through the instruction clients are taught to cross-check and interpret these signs to determine fertile and infertile phases in a cycle. Group instruction is offered for at least four sessions with individual follow-up done at the same time and on-going as needed until client autonomy is established.
In this diocese CCL is currently offered at St. Timothy's Church. For couples not attending marriage prep at St. Tim's NFP class space is limited. Registration is taken on a "first come" basis.
No separate Introduction to NFP is provided.
Fee for classes arranged at time of registration.
Group Series: $135/couple or individual
For registration contact: David and Carol Winstanley, 480-539-7134