"NFP refers to the practice of achieving or avoiding pregnancies according to an informed awareness of a woman's fertility"
- from NFP: Safe, Healthy, Effective

B E N E F I T S  O F  S Y M P T O - T H E R M A L
N F P

• 99% Effective
         As good and better than any artificial method!

• Absolutely NO harmful side affects
         NFP does not require drugs or devices but rather promotes self awareness.

• Morally acceptable for all major religions
         The proper use of NFP does not offend any religious beliefs from the major religions.

• Use to ACHIEVE or POSTPONE a pregnancy
         100% Reversible!

• Health promoting
         
  • Allows a woman to be a better informed "partner" with her healthcare provider.
    
    
  • Can assist a woman in identifying health problems.
                  One woman was assisted in detecting cervical cancer 2-4 years earlier than most woman do, according to her doctor. The result was a successful operation and preservation of her fertility.
    
                  Another NFP student was guided to seek medical interpretation of her abnormal temperature chart. Diagnosis: Benign pituitary tumor. Result: Successful surgery and restoration of her fertility.

• Marriage Building
         Husband and wife communicate and work as a team! NFP develops understanding and respect for each spouse.

• "Marriage Insurance"
         FACT: There is less than a 5% divorce rate among NFP practicing couples.¹

B E N E F I T S  O F  C C L

When you register for course in NFP by CCL, you are not just getting a textbook and lecture.  You receive direct and personal attention from any our certified teachers, moral grounding on the use of NFP,  ecological breastfeeding, plus much, much more.

CCL teachers are trained and certified through a comprehensive testing process.  Whether you are experiencing difficulty in acheiving a pregnancy, postponing a pregnancy, undergoing pre-menopause, having cycle irregularity or other fertility and cycle related issues, you can be assured that our teachers can meet your individual needs.

After a one-time charge for materials, which is only $75.00, you will receive the following items.

• 4th Edition of The Art of Natural Family Planning by John and Sheila Kippley
• Unlimited one-on-one personel counseling
• 1 yr subscription to Family Foundations, an NFP and related topic support magazine for CCL members
• Numerous brochures covering a wide-range of topics
• 1 basal thermometer
• 1 year supply of NFP charts
• Access to CCL International's medical advisory board free of charge

We would like to mention again that there is no second payment, no hidden charge, and no counseling fees.

"Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime"

B E N E F I T S  O F  Y O U R
L O C A L  C C L  C H A P T E R

When you learn NFP from your local CCL Chapter, you get more than just the knowledge of NFP. You get access to your local NFP support organization who will be glad to offer help and advice on topics like parenting styles and advanced understanding of NFP. But more than that, you are welcomed and invited to attend local area CCL meetings in order to stay involved, for personal support, and for friendship.