Natural Family Planning

This information-packed book is a must for couples who wish to understand the gift of their fertility. It gives the reader an excellent understanding of Natural Family Planning. This is not the "rhythm method", but a method based on observation of one's own pattern of fertility. This method is exceptionally useful for women who have irregular menstrual cycles. The authors cite moral, religious, health and environmental reasons to support the use of Natural Family Planning. They also provide ample information demonstrating why the sympto-thermal method of NFP gives a woman all the tools she needs to determine her fertile time, whether she is seeking pregnancy or to avoid a pregnancy. The effectiveness of this method approaches or exceeds that of the Pill, without the health risks for the woman or baby.

Doctor Billings, who researched and formulated the ovulation method, explains its use.

The Couple to Couple League's Art of Natural Family Planning Student Guide explains the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning. Features: large format; easy-to-read and understand; information on breastfeeding, cycle irregularities, miscarriages, family size, effectiveness, pharmaceutical products and NFP, and much more.

"Natural Family Planning" is the perfect resource for every Catholic who has questions about Church teachings regarding contraception. This booklet explores the history of Christian belief regarding contraception, natural family planning methods of the modern era, and artificial contraception. Offering suggestions on finding a health care provider and the married couples' relationship, this booklet also provides real data on what research shows about the benefits of natural family planning. "Booklet"

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is fertility awareness, the knowledge of a couple s fertility. It is a means of reading the body s signs of fertility and infertility. Applying this knowledge through the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) is over 99% effective in postponing a pregnancy, and can be very helpful when trying to achieve one. Many NFP couples find, however, that the transition time following the birth of a baby presents unique challenges as the woman s body adjusts hormonally to the birth and her method of baby feeding. With The Art of Natural Family Planning Postpartum Student Guide you will: - Learn to recognize the hormonal changes in the transition from pregnancy back to normal fertility cycles - Realize the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of your baby s life, and continued breastfeeding thereafter until child-led weaning - Know all the various types of baby feeding and how each one affects the return of fertility - Learn how to

If you've tried Natural Family Planning and have discovered that your life is now awful - or if you feel judged or judgey, or if you trust NFP but your doctor doesn't, or if you're just trying to figure out how the heck to have a sex life that is holy but still human - you'll find comfort, encouragement, honesty, wit, and, most important, practical advice in The Sinner's Guide to NFP.