The very first inquiries for the year 2011 came from couples who had just heard about Natural Family Planning (NFP). There are a myriad of sites with information about NFP on the Net. Basically, NFP is a healthy alternative to contraception with regard to family planning.

• It involves no chemicals or negative side effects for the woman.
• It is one of the “greenest” members on the green scene with regards to lack of surplus hormones  entering our waterways with resultant detrimental effects on our environment.
• It is economical. You may have to replace a thermometer, and you will need to update your supply of charts, but other than that, the cost of the initial course may likely be your only financial expense.
• The practice of NFP involves both members of a couple in a unique communication, hence, it is one of the strongest relationship building tools. Statistically, the percentage of marriage breakdown for those couples using NFP is minimal.
• With quality instruction and dynamic motivation on the part of the couple, NFP is an effective method for family planning. Scientific studies report competitive results for avoiding pregnancy with the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) of Natural Family Planning. When pregnancy is the chosen option, the practice of the STM increases the likelihood of conception.
• NFP is a morally acceptable method of family planning.

As I mentioned, all this information is readily available on the Net. However, for practical application of all this information for you in your family planning, Serena Manitoba has certified teacher couples who give NFP class instuction. This two-hour session will get you well on your way to a healthy family planning lifestyle. The follow up, approximately six weeks after the initial class, will give you an opportunity to review your charting one-on-one with the teacher-couple to build your confidence.

Serena Manitoba has a lot to offer you, regardless of your circumstance. Are you planning marriage? Are you pregnant? Are you nursing an infant? Are you opting to give up other family planning methods that you are currently  using? Are you approaching menopause? Are your cycles irregular? Would you like to increase your likelihood of conception? Are you on medication that calls for avoiding pregnancy?

We have helped thousands of people since 1964. We  look forward with anticipation to serve the needs of many more couples in family planning in 2011.

Feel free to pass along this information. The most frequent inquiry at the Serena Manitoba office or classes is: How come we didn’t hear about you before now?!

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