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“Thus the Creator made man and woman share in the work of his creation and, at the same time, made them instruments of his love, entrusting, to them the responsibility for the future of mankind, through the transmission of human life” – Pope Francis, Amoris Laetita (The Joy of Love), 89 Relatio Finalis 2015, 63
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Natural Family Planning
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Intro / Overview:
Natural Family Planning is an educational program that helps couples plan the size of their families. It teaches them to observe, record and interpret female body changes related to ovulation. With this knowledge, couples can identify the fertile and infertile phases in the woman’s menstrual cycle.Effective Method:
Today’s Natural Family Planning methods are accurate and precise. They have been developed by medical researchers who have a comprehensive understanding of human biology and fertility. These fertility awareness methods use the daily observation of signs and symptoms reflecting the hormonal changes within a woman’s menstrual cycle. By learning to interpret these signals, couples can avoid, postpone or achieve pregnancy.
Women can use Natural Family Planning during their entire fertile years. These methods work for women with irregular as well as regular menstrual cycles, after childbirth, during breast-feeding and nearing menopause.
Supporting Natural Family Planning:
The Office of Marriage & Family Life is committed to providing parishes with support and resources to promote Natural Family Planning.
- Provide parishes with NFP brochures with contact information for certified teachers
- Support Certified NFP teachers with enrichment and advertisement
- Assist parishes with Natural Family Planning Week
- Provide parishes with a NFP DVD at no charge for their couples to view
- Connect NFP teachers with parishes
- Online Resource
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Contact Us
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Candy MetoyerCMetoyerla-archdiocese.orgAssociate Director (English)
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About Fertility Science Institute (FSI)
The Fertility Science Institute ("FSI") site is an educational initiative to provide the best available information for anyone interested in, or currently using, a natural, fertility awareness based method, regardless of their stage in life.
About FSI
https://fertilityscienceinstitute.org/method-matcher/
FSI Directory
https://fertilityscienceinstitute.org/directory/
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Brochure (Methods and Teachers)
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Archdiocese of Los Angeles Natural Family Planning Teachers:
Below is a listing of Certified Natural Family Planning Instructors. For questions or to request updates to this list, please contact Candy Metoyer: [email protected]Chris & Bridget Alario
Ovulation Method
Hermosa Beach
(310) 748-9870
[email protected]Brenda Coronado (English & Spanish)
Creighton Model Fertility Care practitioner Intern
Reseda
(323) 435-0412
[email protected]
Arianna Banuelos FCP (English & Spanish)
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
Hawaiian Gardens
(562) 458-8782
[email protected]Katrina Crow, FCP
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
Alhambra
(626) 292-1906
[email protected]Samantha Curtis
Marquette Model
Santa Maria
(805) 245-2108
[email protected]
Angelica Dellallana, MSN, RN, FNP-C (English/Tagalog)
Creighton Model
Fertility Care Practitioner Intern
Carson
(424) 439-3075
[email protected]
Website: www.womanswell-la.comRob & Annie Devericks
Sympto-Thermal Method
Ventura
(805) 901-1554
[email protected]
Register for Class here.Marianne Soratorio Dyogi MA, CFCP
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
Hawaiian Gardens
(714) 803-4775
[email protected]Pablo & Veronique Gaeta
Sympto-Thermal Method
Encino
(818) 994-2110
[email protected]
Register for class here.Greg & Beth Gath
Sympto-Thermal Method
Long Beach
(562) 377-5877
[email protected]
Register for class here
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Laura Gomez, RN
Ovulation Method
Granada Hills
(818) 439-3762
[email protected]Martha Lacayo, FCP
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
Alhambra
(626) 372-0808
[email protected]Ben & Jeannine Lochtenberg
Ovulation Method
Manhattan Beach
(310) 374-6236
[email protected]Leslie McGiven
Ovulation Method
Ventura
(805) 701-2877
[email protected]Joan Noyes
Ovulation Method
Sunland
(818) 425-6251
(818) 353-5281
[email protected]Aaron & Lee Ann Sanchez
Sympto-Thermal Method
Ventura
(805) 650-6734
[email protected]
Register for class here.Robert Shurtz & Jane Huseby RN
Sympto-Thermal Method
Westchester/LAX
(310) 568-9891
[email protected]
Register for class here.Peggy Stofila, FCP
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
Torrance
(310) 429-1844
[email protected]
Rasha M. Tominna FCPI (English, Arabic, Aramaic) Creighton Model
Fertility Care System
Glendale
(619) 709-0119
[email protected]Rene Trabanino MD MMST (English & Spanish)
Marquette Model
Los Angeles
(657) 229-0008
[email protected]
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Learn More
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Methods Practiced in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles:
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More Information
More information on NFP at USCCB
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Resources
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DVD: Plan your Family Naturally: An Introduction to Natural Family Planning (DVD): For more information please contact Candy Metoyer at [email protected] or (213) 637-7250
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DVD: NFP video series, “Marital Love and Responsible Parenthood” by Goya Productions is now available in English and in Spanish here.
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Pamphlet: NFP Natural Family Planning: Publication #C9521, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; [email protected]
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Booklet: An Introduction to Natural Family Planning: Publication #C9921; United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
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Married Love and the Gift of Life: US Bishop Statement on God’s Wonderful Plan for Marriage 5-787
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Brochure: Natural Family Planning: Love, Mercy, Life #C1626
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