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Introduction to NFP

What is Natural Family Planning?

In natural family planning, a couple uses the knowledge of their fertility to make decisions whether to achieve or to space out pregnancy during their marital life.

 

The Billings Ovulation Method or BOM is a natural method of family planning discovered and developed by Drs John and Evelyn Billings more than 50 years ago.

Billings Ovulation Method (BOM)

BOM is based on the woman’s awareness of the signs she observes and feels during her cycle With this knowledge she is able to interpret the times when she is fertile and infertile, thus being responsible for planning their family in loving co-operation with her spouse.

 

BOM is a natural method in that no drugs or devices are needed – just a simple awareness of the changing mucus and the application of this knowledge. BOM is applicable to all phases of a woman’s reproductive life – whether her cycles are regular or irregular, during adolescence, menopause and breastfeeding or coming off the Pill.

Benefits of BOM

It is an accurate, simple, scientific method of regulating fertility naturally. It increases knowledge, understanding and respect for fertility.  It involves both husband and wife in joint decision making about planning their family.

 

It does no harm and it develops communication and caring concern between the couple. It does not involve the use of medicines, mechanical devices or chemicals and thus does not have side effects. It is also inexpensive.

Effectiveness

BOM have been tested and proven to be highly effective, as studies have been conducted extensively with endorsement from the World Health Organisation.

 

As increasing number of couples these days find difficulty in achieving conception, BOM have become a helpful method for them, It is less expensive than going for artificial reproductive technology advice and treatment which may not be necessary in the first instance.

Morally Acceptable

There are no moral objections to using this method as it is natural and does not interfere with one’s religious or cultural beliefs.

That’s Why….

Natural family planning methods, of which BOM is the most thoroughly researched and successful, all require and encourage spouses to be generous and giving to each other.

 

The gentle discipline of abstinence ensures they don’t take each other for granted and keeps their conjugal relationship fresh and new.

 

The husband who learns to understand his wife’s pattern of fertility and infertility, learns to understand her and responds by respecting and cherishing her. The wife who sees her husband gladly accept abstinence for the sake of her health and the welfare of their family recognises what a gem of a man she has married.

Contacts

Currently there are 10 centres across Singapore where NFP is taught. Dedicated and committed instructors have been giving their time to promoting this wonderful cause to many couples.

Read More About NFP

Introduction to NFP

What is Natural Family Planning?

In natural family planning, a couple uses the knowledge of their fertility to make decisions whether to achieve or to space out pregnancy during their marital life.

 

The Billings Ovulation Method or BOM is a natural method of family planning discovered and developed by Drs John and Evelyn Billings more than 50 years ago.

Billings Ovulation Method (BOM)

BOM is based on the woman’s awareness of the signs she observes and feels during her cycle With this knowledge she is able to interpret the times when she is fertile and infertile, thus being responsible for planning their family in loving co-operation with her spouse.

 

BOM is a natural method in that no drugs or devices are needed – just a simple awareness of the changing mucus and the application of this knowledge. BOM is applicable to all phases of a woman’s reproductive life – whether her cycles are regular or irregular, during adolescence, menopause and breastfeeding or coming off the Pill.

Benefits of BOM

It is an accurate, simple, scientific method of regulating fertility naturally. It increases knowledge, understanding and respect for fertility.  It involves both husband and wife in joint decision making about planning their family.

 

It does no harm and it develops communication and caring concern between the couple. It does not involve the use of medicines, mechanical devices or chemicals and thus does not have side effects. It is also inexpensive.

Effectiveness

BOM have been tested and proven to be highly effective, as studies have been conducted extensively with endorsement from the World Health Organisation.

 

As increasing number of couples these days find difficulty in achieving conception, BOM have become a helpful method for them, It is less expensive than going for artificial reproductive technology advice and treatment which may not be necessary in the first instance.

Morally Acceptable

There are no moral objections to using this method as it is natural and does not interfere with one’s religious or cultural beliefs.

That’s Why….

Natural family planning methods, of which BOM is the most thoroughly researched and successful, all require and encourage spouses to be generous and giving to each other.

 

The gentle discipline of abstinence ensures they don’t take each other for granted and keeps their conjugal relationship fresh and new.

 

The husband who learns to understand his wife’s pattern of fertility and infertility, learns to understand her and responds by respecting and cherishing her. The wife who sees her husband gladly accept abstinence for the sake of her health and the welfare of their family recognises what a gem of a man she has married.

Contacts

Currently there are 10 centres across Singapore where NFP is taught. Dedicated and committed instructors have been giving their time to promoting this wonderful cause to many couples.

Read More About NFP

Welcome to the NFP Singapore Website

 

I am the co-ordinator of this Service, which is an activity of the Catholic Medical Guild, Catholic Nurses’ Guild and the Family Life Society, and I am very happy that you are interested in learning Natural Family Planning.

 

We have been promoting NFP as a way of life since the early 70’s because NFP is the best way of Family Planning. Besides promoting self-awareness and self?reliance, NFP is also couple orientated and promotes sharing and joint responsibility in family planning.

 

Unlike artificial methods which are one sided, NFP will cultivate intimacy in your marriage and enrich it, since you will need to practise the same qualities that will make your marriage itself a success such as respect, patience, fidelity, regard, self mastery, understanding, consultation and love.

 

Since it is natural, it is free from health risks, and if the rules are kept, NFP has been shown to be an effective method in various world trials, including the World Health Organisation trial which was completed in 5 countries in 1981.

 

Besides using NFP to space your children, you can also use it to become pregnant.  Unlike contraceptives, NFP does not damage your fertility, and allows you to easily identify the most likely days when you can become pregnant.

 

In these times, when contraceptives and abortion are threatening the family and even the existence of society, NFP offers a way of Peace.

 

I have enclosed the list of Centres where NFP is taught and the times we are available.  I hope that you will commit yourself to adopting NFP.  You and your partner are very welcome to come and see us. I know you will never regret it.

 

Yours Sincerely

Ian Snodgrass

Dr IAN SNODGRASS
Oct 2010

Email Address : enquiry@naturalfamilyplanning.sg

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