NFP Methods

SYMPTO-THERMAL METHOD

The Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) - Is taught by CCL and is based on three key signs of fertility: cervical mucus, basal body temperature and changes in the cervix. By observing and recording these signs you and your spouse will be able to identify Phase I, II and III and therefore know if you’re in a time of fertility or infertility.

What can Sympto Thermal Method help with?
  • Achieving Pregnancy
  •  Avoiding Pregnancy
  • Irregular Cycles 
  • Avoiding pregnancy during perimenopauseAvoiding pregnancy while breastfeeding.

Instructors: 
John and Kelly Kopinski - Washtenaw Area
Mark and Jennifer Morris - Fenton Area
Darin and Kristine Witkowski - Lansing Area

For more information:

​ https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/vocations/couple-couple-league​
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MARQUETTE MODEL

The Marquette Model - Uses the ClearBlue Easy Fertility Monitor, a device used at home which measures hormone levels in urine to estimate the beginning and end of the time of fertility in a women's menstrual cycle. The information from the monitor can be used in conjunction with observations of cervical mucus, basal body temperature, or other biological indicators of fertility. 

What can the Marquette Method help with?
  • Achieving Pregnancy
  • Avoiding Pregnancy
  • Irregular Cycles
  • Avoiding pregnancy during perimenopause
  • Avoiding pregnancy while breastfeeding
  • Monitoring a woman's health

Instructor: 
Ashley Klein - All areas via Online-Based Learning, Westphalia/Fowler in-person

For more information: 
​https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/vocations/marquette-method 

CREIGHTON MODEL

The Creighton Model - Is built on research, education and service and is also the basis for the new women's health science, NaProTECHNOLOGY.  In the Creighton Model, fertility is observed as a part of health, not disease. Creighton is based upon a couple’s knowledge and understanding of their naturally-occurring phases of fertility and infertility.  This system provides information which deals with the complete dimension of the procreative ability. In addition, it provides women the added benefit of being able to monitor and maintain their procreative and gynecologic health over a lifetime.  It is truly the only family planning system which has networked family planning with gynecologic and procreative healthcare and health maintenance.  

What can Creighton and NaProTECHNOLOGY help with?
  • Achieving Pregnancy
  • Avoiding Pregnancy
  • Irregular Cycles
  • Long or Short Cycles
  • Infertility
  • Anovulatory or Oligoovulatory Cylces
  • Dry Cycles
  • Luteal Phase Defects
  • Repetitive Miscarriage
  • PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
  • Menstrual Cramps
  • Premature Birth Prevention
  • PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disease)
  • Endometriosis 
  • Avoiding pregnancy during perimenopause
  • Avoiding pregnancy while breastfeeding
  • Irregular or Abnormal Bleeding
  • Postpartum Depression/Anxiety

Instructors: 
Emma King - Hillsdale Area
Jenny Ingles - Fowlerville, Williamston and Lansing Areas
Jessica Kennedy - Lansing Area
Karoline Heldt - Brighton/Whitmore Lake/Dexter area
Rita Johnson - Skype or Zoom Appointments Only

For more information: 
​https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/vocations/creighton-model-fertilitycare-system