Cheryl and Alan Hitchings
Teaching Couple, Couple-to-Couple League
(585) 293-7180
Website: www.ccli.org
Anne Olek RN, FNP-BC, CFCP
FertilityCare Practitioner
585-310-8305
Alexandra Andrews, RN, FCP
Fertility Care Practitioner
585-502-8590
Bernadette Palermo, PA-C, FCP
Fertility Care Practitioner
585-678-1844
Danielle Hubbel, FCPI
FertilityCare Practitioner
585-978-9991
daniellehubbelfcpi@gmail.com
Alicia Crete, CFCP
FertilityCare Practitioner
aliciacretefcp@gmail.com
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is the name for a collection of methods which use the natural, biological signs of a woman’s menstrual cycle to predict fertility. With that knowledge, husbands and wives can adjust their intimacy to increase their chances of conceiving a child or – for just reasons – to postpone or avoid pregnancy.
Unlike artificial contraceptives, Natural Family Planning does not actively change the sexual act to render it unfruitful; instead, it identifies times when intimacy should be avoided if there is a serious reason to avoid pregnancy. Thus NFP respects the two inseparable aspects of sexuality – the closer union of husband and wife, and openness to children, the fruit of sexuality. Moreover, NFP does this without introducing artificial hormones or devices into a woman’s body, while also promoting communication, intimacy, and trust within a marriage.
There are a few different methods to choose from when it comes to natural family planning. The most popular models are:
We are blessed to have a leading practictioner in the Creighton Model as a parishioner, Anne Olek. If you would like to learn more about the Creighton Model check out Fertility Care Center of Rochester or contact one of the practitioners listed under "Contacts" on this page.