Comments on: Does Natural Family Planning Work? http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/does-natural-family-planning-work/ News & Information about parenting, pregnancy, and Babies Online's services Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:27:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: VaMomma http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/does-natural-family-planning-work/#comment-6800 VaMomma Mon, 19 May 2008 15:09:56 +0000 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=2731#comment-6800 I agree Ruth. My cycles are/were wildly unpredictable. I'd recommend to anyone if they choose to use this method that they definitely take the classes. I also agree that the 250k figure is not applicable for most families, but for the purpose of the article, I did use the USDA figure. :) Thanks for your comments and for sharing the information about NFP. I agree Ruth. My cycles are/were wildly unpredictable. I’d recommend to anyone if they choose to use this method that they definitely take the classes.

I also agree that the 250k figure is not applicable for most families, but for the purpose of the article, I did use the USDA figure. :)

Thanks for your comments and for sharing the information about NFP.

]]> By: Ruth http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/does-natural-family-planning-work/#comment-6764 Ruth Sat, 17 May 2008 18:00:51 +0000 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=2731#comment-6764 Just a comment about the $250,000 figure. I researched the components of that figure at some point and found that the reason it was so high is that they were charging the kids rent and utilities. In other words, if your house payment is $1,000/month and four people (incluing two kids) live at your house, then each kid is "costing" you $250/month for rent. However, in my experience, the size of people's house payment has a lot more to do with the size of their income than the size of their family. Just a comment about the $250,000 figure. I researched the components of that figure at some point and found that the reason it was so high is that they were charging the kids rent and utilities. In other words, if your house payment is $1,000/month and four people (incluing two kids) live at your house, then each kid is “costing” you $250/month for rent. However, in my experience, the size of people’s house payment has a lot more to do with the size of their income than the size of their family.

]]> By: Ruth http://blogs.babiesonline.com/pregnancy/does-natural-family-planning-work/#comment-6763 Ruth Sat, 17 May 2008 17:57:39 +0000 http://blogs.babiesonline.com/?p=2731#comment-6763 I suspect your mistake was in buying the book rather than taking a class; particularly if you became pregnant while following the rules as you were able (as opposed to becoming pregnant when choosing to ignore the rules). Unfortunately, most doctors are not familiar with NFP and since there isn't any profit in it for the drug companies, they don't send our detail reps to teach the doctors about it. NFP can be used effectively by anyone, but it is easier for those with "textbook" cycles. If your isn't, you are best off getting professional instruction. To find a teacher in your area, call your local Catholic church. While the classes will include a section on Catholic sexual morality, non-Catholics are welcome, and no one will pressure you to convert. There is one system of NFP called the Creighton Method, which does not involve taking temps, which is highly standardized and studied, and has affiliated physicians. It can be used not only to regulate births but also to diagnose fertility and other health problems in women. Google NaPro Technology for more information. I suspect your mistake was in buying the book rather than taking a class; particularly if you became pregnant while following the rules as you were able (as opposed to becoming pregnant when choosing to ignore the rules). Unfortunately, most doctors are not familiar with NFP and since there isn’t any profit in it for the drug companies, they don’t send our detail reps to teach the doctors about it.

NFP can be used effectively by anyone, but it is easier for those with “textbook” cycles. If your isn’t, you are best off getting professional instruction. To find a teacher in your area, call your local Catholic church. While the classes will include a section on Catholic sexual morality, non-Catholics are welcome, and no one will pressure you to convert.

There is one system of NFP called the Creighton Method, which does not involve taking temps, which is highly standardized and studied, and has affiliated physicians. It can be used not only to regulate births but also to diagnose fertility and other health problems in women. Google NaPro Technology for more information.

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