Natural Family Planning

of the Brainerd Lakes Area

• NFP is a morally acceptable means of managing your fertility, whereas contraception is not morally acceptable. For more information, see number 16 of the encyclical Humanae Vitae.

• NFP is natural. It does not require prescription drugs and has no known side effects.

• NFP is very inexpensive. NFP costs are covered by many health insurance plans. Reduced rates are available for couples experiencing hardships.

• NFP supports the marital relationship. Couples who practice NFP have found that it has enriched their marriages and opened a new channel of communication. There is a very low divorce rate among couples that practice NFP.

• Both Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System and Billings Ovulation Method can be used in all circumstances. For example, these methods can be used when a woman is discontinuing contraceptive medication, breastfeeding, weaning, approaching menopause, or experiencing irregular cycles or infertility.

• NFP supports women's health. Since couples chart the biomarkers of a women's cycle, they are able to identify changes or irregularities that may signal the need for medical attention. NaProTechnology is a new women's health science that is used to identify and treat problems based on a couple's charts.

• NFP is effective. According to the following studies, Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System and Billings Ovulation Method are over 99 percent effective.

         Effectiveness of Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System

         Effectiveness of the Billings Ovulation Method