Love Naturally: Learn NFP Online

Check out this great TED talk on how your body’s data can empower you to better advocate for yourself and partner with your medical care providers in making the best decisions possible for YOU!  

Most people have heard of Natural Family Planning (NFP) or Fertility Education, however, many wonder how it differs from contraceptive devices and birth control pills.  It can seem that in both cases the end result appears the same: a family spaced to best fit its needs. But I assure you, fertility education is different. It is different in approach, outlook, and freedom. Using fertility education is empowering and freeing in ways contraceptives, by design, are incapable of. Fear permeates our … Continue reading →

The postpartum return to fertility can be a particularly confusing time for the NFP user.  Many statistics and general guidelines are given for the typical return to fertility timeline.  But as women we aren’t generalizations, we are unique individuals. I’m not implying that statistics aren’t important; they absolutely are.  But it’s important to take a close look at your unique situation to decide where you fit within the curve. This will help determine what you can most likely expect in … Continue reading →

Visit our friends at IuseNFP for their latest Fertility News Round-up! Check out their site for the most recent highlights in natural fertility news! A sneak peek: Birth Control and Migraines Don’t Mix: A new study published indicates a link between women who have migraines taking combined oral contraception pills and blood clots. Waking Up From The Pill: A long (but worth it) article about the unforeseen complications on the price of “sexual freedom.” Blog Series on NFP: Carrots For Michaelmas … Continue reading →

Attn: Twitter Savvy Friends!!  We are having a twitter party!  On April 17th at 7pm CST we (@learnnfponline) will join with IuseNFP (@iusenfp) and Living The Sacrament (@lvgthesacrament) to answer questions or chat about all things NFP. Join in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #nfpFAQ This is also a great opportunity to share with your friends about NFP!  We’d love for you to share about this event on your social media accounts! If you have never participated in … Continue reading →

Just START charting! Once you know the basics of how to chart your fertility signs just start doing it! Even if you aren’t certain you are doing it correctly to begin with just chart as completely as possible and look to your instructor for guidance. In no time at all you will be able to compare each day/month and descriptions will get more and more accurate. You just need to start! Forget what you’ve been told – The whole 28 … Continue reading →

One of the most common issues NFP users face is finding a doctor who “gets it”. In fact most women don’t even expect that. When it comes down to it we really just desire a doctor who will respect our decision to use NFP when postponing a pregnancy rather than whatever artificial pill, patch, or barrier samples were left behind by the last pharmaceutical rep. to enter the building. This is no tall order. While it should be easy it … Continue reading →