Carondelet Health Network

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Carondelet's FertilityCare™ Center

St. Joseph's Hospital
350 N. Wilmot Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 873-3867

The Carondelet FertilityCare™ Center encourages couples to share in the responsibility of planning their families together. Using the Creighton Ovulation Method, couples are able to support their decision to either achieve or avoid pregnancy naturally, without the use of pharmaceutical contraceptives.

THE BENEFITS:

Completely natural and free from side effects
99% effective in avoiding pregnancy
76% effective in achieving pregnancy within a month
Affordable when compared to costly contraceptives
Both man & woman share in family planning
Can be used at any stage of a woman’s reproductive life
Effective for women with regular or irregular cycles
Creates a valuable health record for women
Increases intimacy and communication for couples
Develops lifetime knowledge about reproductive cycles.

THE CREIGHTON OVULATION METHOD

Most women are aware of a mucus discharge at the opening of the vagina that comes and goes with each cycle. The Ovulation Method is based on watching for the day-to-day changes of this cervical mucus showing when couples are fertile or infertile. By learning her normal mucus pattern, a woman can also recognize what may be abnormal for her and see her doctor for medical care.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Certified FertilityCare Practitioners (FCP) instruct couples in the Creighton Ovulation Method, also known as Natural Family Planning.

Introduction Session

Beginning with a one-hour group introductory session, an overview of the method is presented. From this session, couples will have enough knowledge and materials to begin charting their daily changes within the woman's cycle. Each couple will receive a certificate of attendance for this introductory session.

Follow-up Sessions

Thereafter, the couple will meet regularly with a FertilityCare Practitioner throughout the year to chart method progress. Each follow-up is a private session tailored to each couple’s unique experience. The instruction evolves from session to session as the couple’s knowledge and confidence increases. A certificate of completion is issued when the couple completes all follow-up sessions necessary for autonomy (varies anywhere from 4 to 8 follow-ups) and passes a written test. $45 per session.

Appointment and Fee Arrangement

Introductory sessions are held monthly with pre-registration accepted by phone. Individual follow-up appointments are set at the convenience of the couple. Program fees may be paid at each session or by convenient monthly installments.

Introduction Session Schedule

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital
Basement Auditorium
7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
$25 per couple

2008 Class Dates

January 9
February 13
March 12
April 9

May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13

September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10

2008 Registration Form

Common Questions About Natural Family Planning