1 Read the book Fertility and Family Planning: Everything You Wish You Already Knew. This quick read weaves science and theology together to introduce what Natural Family Planning is, how it works, and the basics of male and female fertility. You'll discover practical tools for finding an NFP method that fits for you, a discussion guide for exploring God's desires for your family, and much more. The book is available in English and Spanish. This is the perfect starting place whether you already have a basic understanding of NFP, or you are brand new to the concept.

2 The NFP and Cycle Charting Workshop is the perfect complement to the book. This is an on-demand, self-paced course that introduces male and female fertility, how NFP works, achieving pregnancy, avoiding pregnancy, and a deeper dive into the various methods of NFP that can be used. Think of this as a 101 course.  If you want a solid overview of NFP before working with a certified teacher, start here.  This is also the place to begin if you do not know which method of NFP you'd like to learn.

3 Once you are familiar with the basics of NFP and have question about different methods or your particular circumstances an NFP Consult can be a great help. Consults are short private meetings with our trained NFP staff to ask any personalized questions you may have.  Common questions include:
     
       What NFP method is best for me?
       How does my health concern impact NFP?
       We're struggling with infertility, can you help?
       How do fertility or period apps factor into NFP?

This is a great next step if you want more hands-on support before contacting a certified NFP teacher to take a full course of NFP. Consults can also be a good first step if you are already very well versed in NFP or are curious about switching to a new method of NFP.

4 The final step is to attend a Full Course of NFP. You'll want to contact a certified NFP teacher who is trained in the method you would like to learn. If you are currently engaged it is optimal to contact a teacher 4-6 months before your wedding. Various options include Billings, Creighton, Marquette, FEMM, Boston Cross Check, Sympto-thermal, and others. Local teachers are listed in the Attend a Full Course section of the website.  Reach out to a teacher who is an expert in the method you want to learn in order to inquire about scheduling and pricing.  If you prefer to meet with a teacher virtually reach out to our office for a referral [email protected].

If you have questions or need additional support reach out to the NFP Coordinator Tori Franke [email protected]