Natural Family Planning
What is it?
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is an umbrella term for certain methods used to achieve and postpone pregnancies.
How does it work?
NFP methods are based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. No drugs, devices, or surgical procedures are used to avoid pregnancy.
What does the Catholic Church say about NFP?
When used properly, NFP reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life, and recognizes the value of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving natures of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Is NFP based on guess-work?
- Who can use NFP?
- What are the methods of NFP?
- What are the signs of fertility?
- How does NFP work?
- What are the benefits of using NFP?
- How effective are NFP methods for avoiding pregnancy?
- Where can I learn how to use NFP?
Used with permission from the NFP Program, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. All rights reserved.
More information on Love & Sexuality available here (USCCB)
Local NFP Doctors
| Joseph P. Behan, M.D. Jose Rodriguez, M.D. (Bilingual) Obstetrics/Gynecology 8160 Walnut Ln., Ste 328 Dallas, TX 75231 214-987-1195 www.texashealth.org |
Britt Talley Daniel, M.D., P.A. Neurology 11760 Hill Haven Dr. Dallas, TX 75230 214-538-0226 www.doctormigraine.com |
| Dr. Bob K. Felty, M.D. Family Medicine / Chart Reviews 200 Silken Crossing, Suite 201 Midlothian, TX 76065 972-723-1185 www.midlothianfamilymedicine.com |
Matthew Glick, D.O. Jill Glick, D.O. Family Medicine 874 Ed Hall Dr. Ste 800, Bldg 1 Kaufman, TX 75142 972-932-5555 medicineassociateskaufman.com |
| Robert Israel, Jr., M.D. Internal Medicine 2005 W. Park Drive, Suite 300 Irving, TX 75061 469-800-1050 www.bswhealth.com |
Michael W. Jones, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology & Fertility Care 2417 W. Virginia Pkwy, Suite 101B McKinney, TX 75071 469-352-7140 newlifenorthtexas.com |
| Dr. Kathryn Wood, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology 9300 John Hickman Pkwy #1001 Frisco, TX 75035 972-214-5641 www.vmfunctionalmedicine.com |
Dr. Heather Sheffield, M.D. Family Medicine 9990 Dallas Pkwy Ste 200 Frisco, TX 75033 214-387-8288 www.villagehealthpartners.com |
| Dr. Chris Noyes, M.D. Family Medicine 5899 Preston Rd. Ste 1003 Frisco, TX 75034 469-888-6575 www.bswhealth.com |
Natural Family Planning Instruction
Couple to Couple League
972-424-0828
ccli.org · dfwnfp.org
Billings Ovulation Method
thebillingsovulationmethod.org · www.boma-usa.org
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
creightonmodel.com · fertilitycare.org
Additional Resources
Pope Paul VI Institute:
Information on the Pope Paul VI Institute, benefits of the Creighton Model Fertility Care System of NFP, how to learn the method, and how to contact a practitioner
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on NFP:
A Catholic educational resource from the USCCB providing Natural Family Planning resources, explaining the Church's teaching on contraception, NFP and more
For Your Marriage:
An initiative of the USCCB with resources about getting married and maintaining a healthy Catholic marriage, including information on Natural Family Planning
Family of the Americas:
Promotes family unity by encouraging parents to meet their mutual responsibilities to each other and to their children through multiple programs, including natural family planning
Natural Family Planning Outreach:
A comprehensive clearinghouse for accurate, practical, up-to-date information on Natural Family Planning, its practice, its effectiveness, its benefits and its underlying moral principles; provides missions and seminars on the importance of NFP in the vocation of marriage. Speakers include Father Daniel McCaffrey and Fr. Matthew Habiger OSB