The best way to learn NFP effectively is to be taught by a trained instructor. Below are instructors within the diocese or they teach long-distance (by phone or video call).
The methods listed are the most popular methods of Natural Family Planning. Each method has protocols in place for women breastfeeding or who just had a baby, menopause, irregular cycles, infertility & other health concerns & each instructor will be happy to walk with you through this process. Please contact them directly for more information regarding class time, location, and fees.
Billings Ovulation Method
This method recognizes fertility by the sensation and observation of the presence or absence of cervical mucus. It is a simple yet scientific approach to NFP.
Sharon Pearce (Long Distance)
English
858/560-5336
svoices@pacbell.net
Couple to Couple Sympto-Thermal Method
This method recognizes and teaches key signs of fertility including cervical mucus and temperature in a cross-checking manner; known as the sympto-thermal method. The moral underpinnings for the NFP decision as well as information on postpartum fertility are also taught. A subscription for a year to a NFP support magazine, Family Foundations, is included.
Peter & Jennifer Evans(Tracy)
English
209/814-1968
jeanandpete@aol.com
Tom & Mary-Lynn Ott (Modesto)
English
209/572-5136
jmjottfamily@gmail.com
Sergio & Isabel Nuno (Stockton)
Spanish
209/469-0189
Isabelnuno9@att.net
Creighton Ovulation Method
This method recognizes fertility by the sensation and observation of the presence or absence of the cervical mucus. It is ideal for medical concerns related to a women’s reproductive and gynecologic health. It also includes NaProTECHNOLOGY which is very effective in helping infertile couples achieve pregnancy.
Veronica Pintor (Sacramento)
English/Spanish
916/733-6256
veronica.pintor@dignityhealth.org
Sheila St. John (Long Distance)
English
831/443-3743
sheila@canfp.org
Peggy Stofila (Long Distance)
English
310/429-1844
peggystofila@gmail.com
Julie Linder (Long Distance)
English
ssmlinder@gmail.com
Dolores Moreno (Long Distance)
English/Spanish
408/983-0130
mdmoreno@dsj.org
Marquette Method
This is a highly effective method of NFP that employs the Clearblue line of home-based fertility monitors to track women’s hormone changes throughout each menstrual cycle. Marquette Method instructors are all physicians or Registered Nurses & are trained in how to personalize the method to each client’s specific needs, preferences, and medical history.
Whole Mission: Marquette Method Natural Family Planning Services
English
Long Distance (by Video Call)
https://www.mmnfp.com/
Vitae Fertility Education
English
Long Distance (by Video Call)
https://www.vitaefertility.com/
Feminine Genius Ministries
English
Long Distance (by Video Call)
www.femininegeniusministries.com