Natural Family Planning

SymptoPro Course

Are you new to learning about Natural Family Planning (NFP) and not sure where to start?

What is NFP?

Natural Family Planning (NFP) is observing one or more biomarkers, including cervical fluid, cervical position, and basal body temperature, and following rules specific to determine the potential fertile and infertile days. Couples then use this information to make decisions based on their family planning intentions.

About the course

SymptoPro Fertility Education is a scientifically-based, effective method of Natural Family Planning that treats fertility as a normal, healthy process. With over 30 years of experience, the SymptoThermal Method of Fertility Education is based on changes in a woman's cervical mucus, waking or resting temperature, and cervix. These observable signs change in response to the hormones of the menstrual cycle. It only takes seconds a day for a woman to track her fertility; then, the couple interprets the chart and makes a decision based on their family planning intention. SymptoPro can be used effectively throughout a woman's entire reproductive life. Regular cycles are not required.
Each class series consists of three two-hour sessions that meet over one month with personalized follow-up. A fourth private follow-up is also scheduled one month later, followed by ongoing chart review for the first 6 cycles.

Topics covered

Basic reproductive anatomy and physiology
The phases of the menstrual cycle
Observing and charting the temperature pattern
Observing and charting mucus by tissue and sensation
Observing and charting the cervix
Secondary signs
Charting to achieve or avoid pregnancy
The Sympto-Thermal Rule
The 6-5-0 Day Rule
The Early Dry Days Rule
Intro to the Basic Mucus Rule

What it includes

A Couple's Guide to Fertility book, "The Family Planning Decision" brochure, digital basal body thermometer, activity packet, Follow-Up Form, paper Charts, carbonless Charts
A lifetime of charting and analysis support at no extra charge

Pricing

$200 $100 (50% off while we complete our practicum for certification)

1-on-1 Support for Current NFP Users

Charting helps a woman to know her body well by tracking the physical signs of her cycle. These daily observations of physical signs or biomarkers that change throughout a woman's menstrual cycle indicate when a woman may be fertile.

Avoiding Pregnancy

Have you been charting for some time now, but your reproductive category has changed, and you're not sure if and how NFP can work for you?
Are you an experienced charter who wants some extra support and guidance due to an unusual circumstance?
Do you just want someone to double-check your chart and provide you with feedback?
We provide confidential one-on-one support sessions to review charts together, answer questions, provide clarity on confusing charts or situations, and provide additional resources to support your cycle health.

Achieving Pregnancy

Are you planning for children, but you're not sure where to start?
Have you been trying to conceive for several cycles and want a second opinion on your charting and intercourse timing?
We provide confidential one-on-one support sessions to review your charts together, answer questions, and provide additional guidance and resources.

Pricing

$30/ 30 min session