Is a Nfp instructor necessary?

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Yeah I don’t know about other countries but nfp classes here cost money, heck there’s fertility tracking watch that costs money, a spit microscope that costs money, big old books that costs money. Going and buying paper calendar with a red sharpie costs money. Then again, so do condoms, the pill, shots, and IUD s vasectomies etc…
 
Honestly, if your cycles are regular and you aren’t that fussed about a surprise baby, you don’t need an instructor–cervical mucus and an OPK will tell you roughly what you need to know.
 
Yeah I see your point. My issue with it is more that it is a subscription service. X$ a year until you don’t want it any more. I prefer 1 off purchases personally. That being said I might suck it up and get it myself at some point.
 
. Lady comp is expensive but in our experience very accurate. It’s a one off spend. No subscription. Have you looked into it. I think it’s based somewhere over there in Europe. Y’all are all the same to me lol! Also, my impression that it’s more accurate than natural cycles. But I have no experience with NC to back that up.
 
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There are different methods, new devices, apps.

Look into several methods and decide what will be best for you.

I could never do temps because I have chronic insomnia and rarely get enough sleep to take a valid temp. For me, Creighton worked best. BOMA/Billings is another that does not require temping and may even have online instructions.
 
Because while our cycles have measurable signs, everyone is different. An instructor can help you fine tune things for your specific body.

Changes, like post after a baby or pre menopause, an instructor can help you navigate those changes.

Again, my experience is with a mucous only method.
 
We do have the same problem here, where there’s barely any talk about Nfp. Their website and information hasn’t been updated for years so I wonder how catholic couples get the resources they need. I would assume they somehow get it through their marriage prep, although it might be too late.
 
I wouldn’t count on that. There was zero mention of NFP in my catholic marriage prep in Ireland. Maybe Singapore is different.

You can start charting your cycles now, for free, with no cost. Since you aren’t trying to do NFP ATM, all you are doing is collecting data for future reference when you eventually need NFP.
 
The Billings method has an online instruction method.

I used to chart with them online. I believe the charting was free, the instruction had a fee.
 
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What is the difference? And was it successful for you?
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For example, I have had some higher temps the past couple days and so my app thinks that my thermal shift has happened (I think it’s just a fluke because no other signs point to ovulation). But someone might misinterpret that as thinking they are in the safe zone when they are not, if trying to avoid.

I thought I had read somewhere that the effectiveness rates of NFP are based on people who have received formal instruction, but I could be wrong. I would think that if seriously trying to avoid, having an instructor would only help and not hinder. I am nearly 9 months postpartum and have been working with my instructor for about 7 months. Not only has she been extremely helpful in learning the postpartum rules, she also has a wealth of knowledge about fertility and NFP, and her answers to my specific and general questions have given me a greater understanding of NFP.

I’m pretty sure the Natural Cycles app has been controversial, even thought it’s “FDA-approved.” If you search that app, you will find women reporting unintended pregnancies while using the app. Most apps that I have found wouldn’t be able to accurately interpret my data according to an NFP method, with the exception of CycleProGo, which specifically follows the Couple to Couple League symptothermal rules (thought you need to be sure you are interpreting your symptoms correctly).
 
Nope, not happening lol

But as you can see, the information is extremely outdated (2010-2015)

One would have to go hunting to get resources. Coupled with the fact that we were never taught about contraception (I found out it wasn’t allowed when I first joined this forum), I’m not surprised that our birth rate is still pretty low lol
 
Are you seriousely believed that theses apps are reliable?

If they are not made by an NFP organization, no , they are not.
And it is the majority of them.

That’s why NFP method are accused today of being unreliable and cause many abortions.

If they are made by an NFP organization, they can be usefull, but you should learn the method first, and with an instructor, it is more reliable.

Why do you think that learning an NFP method is expensive? Unsually, the material is just a book and for some a thermomether.
NFP instructors are often volunteers couples.
Some are professional health people, such as for Creighton, and need to be paid.
 
I agree! the same for me!
We don’t have to wait marriage prep to learn, or heard of NFP, because in many cases it is not even mentionned. As couples in vats majority, don’t care of the Church stence on sexuality, or don’t even know it!
 
An NFP organization? Is there a governing body that regulates these organizations and would deny membership to a company that produced an app? Would the FDA be acceptable as they have approved an app? Apps are indeed a form of nfp because nfp can really be anything.
 
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How does that differ from a company that produces an app and who defines an NFP organization? Some Apps are quite accurate.
 
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