Natural Family Planning
What is NFP?
It is a safe, reliable way for married couples to either avoid pregnancy or achieve pregnancy. It is effective and natural.
NFP teaches couples how to observe and interpret the woman’s natural signs of fertility to achieve or postpone pregnancy. NFP is 99% effective and is in agreement with the teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage, family and the dignity of human life.
Side effects?
Better couple communication and deeper intimacy!
Natural Family Planning Benefits:
· Medically safe
· Highly effective
· Morally acceptable
· Marriage strengthening
Programs and resources available within the Diocese of Albany
Hudson Mohawk NFP - A Couple to Couple Chapter
518-595-9453
Gianna of Albany - Women’s Health and Fertility Care
518-779-5225
St. Peter’s Hospital
518-525-1873
Web Resources
Couple to Couple League (Sympto-Thermal method)
Pope Paul VI Institute (Creighton Ovulation Method)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany offers resources and support to people seeking information about NFP and Fertility Awareness, as well Church teachings on Sexuality and Reproduction.
Contact Mary Fay at mary.fay@rcda.org or (518) 453-6644.
