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Natural Family Planning
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Fertility Awareness Resources and Instructors
In the Diocese of Tulsa & Eastern Oklahoma there are various Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods available. Natural Family Planning respects God's plan for marriage as a total gift of oneself to one’s spouse that is freely given, total, faithful, and fruitful. NFP is a term interchangeable with Fertility Awareness Based Methods as a natural and ethical means of avoiding or achieving pregnancy without use of contraceptives or unethical fertility treatments; it is the only ethical means of spacing pregnancies approved by the Catholic Church. See below for more information about each method and for the contact information of local Oklahoma educators as well as online resources. If you need help picking a method or have questions, contact Megan Allen, NFP Coordinator, at [email protected]
Resources helpful for choosing a method:- https://fabmbase.org
- https://naturalwomanhood.org
- https://naturalwomanhood.org/quiz-choose-fertility-awareness-method
Why does the Catholic Church say NFP only?- https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html
- https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/natural-family-planning
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Restorative Women's Health & Fertility Awareness EducationMarian Medical Clinic at Saint Francis Health SystemBishops 250 Saint Francis Hospital South CampusPhone: 918-307-5440Focused on restorative fertility care in line with Catholic teaching; women and couples struggling with metabolic issues, hormone ailments and subfertility across the menstrual lifespan (teens, childbearing years, menopause). Any woman from the onset of menses is welcome to set up an appointment, especially those experiencing the following conditions: menstrual cycle irregularities, subfertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, menopause, weight management, cognitive fog, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), postpartum depression (PPD) or anxiety, perinatal depression, menopause management, recurrent miscarriage, or migraines (not an exclusive list). Fertility Awareness education is available and encouraged.
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Billings Ovulation MethodThe Billings Ovulation Method™ is a simple yet scientific method of Natural Family Planning. Developed in 1953 by physicians John and Lyn Billings of Melbourne, Australia. Women using the Billings Ovulation Method™ track the primary observations of sensation (no temperature, no touching), four simple rules are applied within the woman's cycle (the first three rules are used before ovulation and the fourth rule is applied once the fertile phase is over) based on a couple's desire to achieve or postpone pregnancy. There is one teaching session and up to seven personal follow-ups as needed. For more information see https://www.boma-usa.orgLori Boyne (Tulsa)Phone: 316.210.7786Email: [email protected]Online learning options:
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Couple to Couple League | Sympto-ThermalThe Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) taught by a Couple to Couple League "teaching couple" is based on three key signs of fertility: cervical mucus, basal body temperature and changes in the cervix. The chart provides a daily record that can be used to identify the days of fertility and infertility.
The Couple to Couple League strongly believes in the importance of husbands and wives working and learning together. Consequently, classes are taught by one couple directly to another couple so that both husband and wife are involved and valued in the fertility-awareness process. It is very common to hear couples who use this method of NFP speak of an increased awe and respect for femininity and their mutual fertility, and a greater sense of empowerment through self-knowledge.
The Main Class Series is a set of classes offered once a month for three months (2.5 hours each). Supplemental classes on Postpartum and Perimenopause are also offered. More information at
Gregory and Laura Ford (Tulsa)
Phone: 918.712.8459
Email: [email protected]
Matthew and Rose Cabeen (Stillwater)
Phone: 405.338.9708
Email: [email protected]
Online options:- Self-paced options available: https://ccli.org/learn-nfp-from-ccl/
- Spanish option: https://ligadepareja.org/en/seminar/
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Creighton Model Fertility Care SystemCreighton Method is a standardized system of the menstrual and fertility cycle biomarkers. It is based on 40 years of research by Dr. Thomas Hilgers and colleagues. https://popepaulvi.com Women observe the external mucus (cervical mucus) produced in detail when estrogen is rising indicating ovulation is approaching. Use of the Creighton method can assist in diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders through NaProTECHNOLOGY which provides successful procedures and protocols to treat certain infertility issues. There is one introductory session and eight personal follow-ups. For more information see www.fertilitycare.org
Megan Allen, Fertility Care Practitioner (Tulsa)
Phone: 254-498-9841
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Teresa Prall, Fertility Care Practitioner Intern (Collinsville, Owasso, N. Tulsa)
Phone: 309-830-6111
Email: [email protected]
Hope Owen, Fertility Care Instructor, APRN, CNM (Tahlequah and eastern Oklahoma)
Phone: 918.316.2804
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Family of the Americas Ovulation Method
https://www.familyplanning.net/en/about-us
Coming soon in Spanish!
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FEMM (Fertility Education & Medical Management)FEMM provides a complete solution for women’s reproductive health backed by decades of research. Hormones impact every organ and system in a woman’s body. FEMM has a large network of physicians. Hormonal imbalances contributing to women’s health issues, including infertility, can be addressed through FEMM (fertility education and medical management). FEMM utilizes tracking cervical mucus and LH strips. See https://femmhealth.org/ for more information.
FEMM Medical Providers:
Sister Gianna Marie Savidge, RSM, MD (Tulsa/Muskogee)
Marian Medical Clinic at Saint Francis South, Broken Arrow, Bishop’s 250 (Wednesday)
Phone: 918.307.5440
Email: [email protected]
Sister Mary Gretchen, RSM, MD (Tulsa) Family Medicine
Xavier Clinic
Phone: 918.583.7233
Email: [email protected]
*Please indicate appointment is for FEMM*
*Speaks Spanish - Se Habla Español*
Sarah Noble-Hogan, APRN-CMN, FEMM Certified (Tulsa)
Marian Medical Clinic at Saint Francis South, Broken Arrow, Bishop’s 250
Phone: 918.307.5440
Email: [email protected]
FEMM Instructors:
Madeleine Adams, MSN, RN (Broken Arrow/Tulsa)
Marian Medical Clinic – Marquette and FEMM Instructor, Nurse Educator
Phone: 918.307.5440
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Paige Guzman, RN
Marian Medical Clinic – Nurse Coordinator and Instructor
Phone: 918-307-5440
Email: [email protected]
Lori Boyne (Tulsa)
Phone: 316.210.7786
Email: [email protected]
Bethany Smith, RN, MSN (Broken Arrow/Tulsa)
Phone: 918.932.6005
Email: [email protected]
Other FEMM Interns:- Donella Jacobs, RN
- Audrey Stubblefield, RN
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Marquette MethodMarquette Method NFP employs technology to track urine fertility markers at home that measure estrogen and luteinizing hormone (LH). This requires the use of the Clearblue fertility monitor that can identify approaching ovulation and accurately identify peak ovulation. The monitor can be used in conjunction with tracking cervical mucus, basal body temperature, LH strips, or by itself. To teach Marquette, the instructor must be a health care professional such as a Registered Nurse (at least BSN prepared), Advanced Practice Nurses Practitioner, Physician, and Physician Assistant. Marquette protocols are especially useful for postpartum or breastfeeding mothers. More information available at https://www.marquette.edu/nursing/natural-family-planning-model.php
Madeleine Adams, MSN, RN (Broken Arrow/Tulsa)
Marian Medical Clinic
Phone: 918.307.5440
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Bethany Smith, RN, MSN (Broken Arrow/Tulsa)
Phone: 918.986.7085
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.vitaefertility.com/bethany-smith/
Online options:- https://www.mmnfp.com/
- https://www.vitaefertility.com/
- Free monthly online introduction session available at: https://www.vitaefertility.com/nfp-talk-marriage-prep/
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NaProTECHNOLOGY
NaProTECHNOLOGY (Natural Procreative Technology) is a women’s health science that monitors and maintains a woman’s reproductive and gynecological health. It provides medical and surgical treatments that cooperate completely with the reproductive system.
Thirty years of scientific research in the study of the normal and abnormal states of the menstrual and fertility cycles have unraveled their mysteries.
NaProTECHNOLOGY uses the Creighton Model FertilityCare™ System biomarkers to monitor easily and objectively the occurrence of various hormonal events during the menstrual cycle. NaProTracking provides valid information that can be interpreted by a woman and by physicians who are specifically trained in this system. NaProTECHNOLOGY works cooperatively with the procreative and gynecologic systems. When these systems function abnormally, NaProTECHNOLOGY identifies the problems and cooperates with the menstrual and fertility cycles that correct the condition, maintain the human ecology, and sustain the procreative potential.
NaPro-trained Physicians in Oklahoma
Dr. Alyssa Penick (Oklahoma City)
St. Anthony Family Medicine Clinic
Phone: 405.231.3000
Email: [email protected]
Note: chart review only - does not teach the method
NaPro-trained OBGYNs - Outside of Oklahoma
Dr. Nicholas Kongoasa
The Center for Restorative Reproductive Surgery (Norcross, GA)
Phone: 770.450.8677
Dr. Gavin Putoff
Veritas Fertility and Surgery (St. Louis, MO)
Phone: 314-405-9556
https://veritasfertility.com/about-dr-gavin-puthoff/
Dr Kristina Pakiz
Vivify Women’s Health and Fertility (Omaha, NE)
In person and Telehealth appointments available.
Phone: 402/ 203-8000,
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Stephen Hilgers, MD, CFCMC
Houston Methodist Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates
Phone: 713.797.9666
National Center for Women’s Health at the Pope Paul VI Center (Omaha, NE)
Terri Green (Dr. Thomas Hilgers’ personal administrator)
Phone: 402.390.9167
Email: [email protected]
