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Although based upon the same reproductive science, Natural Family Planning methods vary in which fertility signs are observed, how they are charted, and the manner in which classes are taught. Which is best? The one that works for you! -
Diocesan NFP Class Series
The Marriage & Family Life Office offers small-group class series in a sympto-thermal method (STM) or FEMM. Each series includes multiple class sessions, course materials, personal chart review and follow-up. Series cost is $85 per couple. Fee is waived for engaged couples registered for a diocesan Joy-Filled Marriage Preparation program. - On-site (FEMM): St. Paul the Apostle, Westerville.Jan 26, Feb 16, Mar 15, 2020, 6:15 – 8:00 PM. register
- On-site (STM): TBA
Couple to Couple League, www.ccli.org
Couple to Couple League’s sympto-thermal method main class series is offered three different ways—live onsite, live online, and self-paced online. All options include follow-up support, subscription to CCL’s charting app CycleProGo, and Family Foundations magazine. Course cost is $135 (including materials) plus shipping.- On-site: St. Joseph, Dover. Jack & Judy Burnham
- Online: English/Español. Search/register for classes
Creighton Model FertilityCare, www.fertilitycare.org
FertilityCare is a standardized ovulation method taught by trained allied health professionals. This method is often chosen by women with known gynecological or infertility issues. The Introductory Session costs $10, materials are $40, individual follow-up is $40 per one-hour visit. Costs may qualify as a MSA medical expense or be covered under medical insurance.
Introductory sessions (classes are scheduled after attending an intro)- On-site: St. Peter Parish, Chillicothe, by appointment. Judy Harness
- On-site: North Lindon, Columbus, December 21, 10:00 am - noon. Jen Loos
- On-site: St. Patrick Church, Columbus, January 11, 10 am - noon register
- On-site: Westar OB/GYN, Westerville, January 23, 5 - 6:30 pm register
Family of the Americas Foundation, www.familyplanning.net
Family of the Americas presents a simplified ovulation method that uses color stamps and stickers to record fertility signs. Local class series cost is $35 per couple..- On-site Español: St. Peter Parish, Columbus, December 14 and 21, 9 :00 - 11:00 am. Fr. Joseph Klee
- Online: English/Español NaturalMethod App
FEMM: Fertility Education & Medical Management, femmhealth.org
FEMM is an educational and preventative approach to healthcare for women. Women learn to identify their hormonal biomarkers as signs of health and fertility. This model of NFP is not faith-based, but is consistent with Catholic teaching. Local classes cost $25 each; online are $50 a session.- On-site: Columbus. FEMM Health Center
- On-site: Español: Christ the King, Columbus Virginia Victoria Blandon Fuentes
- Online: English/Espanola Find a Course
Marquette Model, www.nfp.marquette.edu
The Marquette Method uses two main indicators to determine fertility: cervical mucus observations and urinary hormone measurements. One or both signs are tracked based on user preference, and then combined with a simple protocol to determine the fertile window. $100 for class series; $35 for couples attending Diocesan Pre-Cana.- On-site: St. John Neumann, Sunbury; April Ruffing
- Online: English/Espanola register
SymptoPro™ Fertility Education, www.symptopro.org
SymptoPro is a Sympto-Thermal Method of fertility awareness is based on changes in a woman’s cervical mucus, waking or resting temperature, and cervix. In-person class series consists of three two-hour sessions with a private follow up scheduled one month later; online course consists of three self-paced sessions taken two weeks apart. Cost for a class series is $120.- On-site: St. Mary Church; Lancaster; Maranda Patzkowsky
- Online: register
ADDITIONAL ONLINE OPTIONS
- The Billings Ovulation Method, www.boma-usa-org
- Learn NFP Online, learnnfponline.com
- Smart Fertility, smartloving.org/fertility
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Email jfullin@columbuscatholic.org if you have any further questions, or call
Office of Marriage and Family Life at 614-241-2560.