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In the Diocese of Tulsa there are various Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods available. See below for more information about each method and for the contact information of local Oklahoma educators as well as online resources. Natural Family Planning respects God's plan for marriage as a total gift of oneself to one’s spouse that is freely given, total, faithful, and fruitful. For more information, please contact the Marriage and Family Life Coordinator, Audrey Stubblefield, at 918.307.4951 or by email.
Creighton Model Fertility Care System
Creighton Method is the first standardized system of the menstrual and fertility cycle biomarkers which strongly links and networks the ability to achieve or avoid pregnancy successfully. It is based on 40 years of research by Dr. Thomas Hilgers and colleagues. https://popepaulvi.com Women observe the external mucus (cervical mucus) produced in detail when estrogen is rising in their body indicating ovulation is approaching. Use of the Creighton method can assist in diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders through NaProTECHNOLOGY which provides successful procedures and protocols to treat certain infertility issues. A free informational session is available to determine if Creighton is right for you. There is one introductory session and eight personal follow-ups.
For more information see www.fertilitycare.org.
Megan Allen, Fertility Care Practitioner (Tulsa)
Phone: 254-498-9841
Email: mallen7235@gmail.com
Margaret Acevedo, Fertility Care Practitioner Intern (Tulsa)
Email: margaretacevedoCrMS@gmail.com
*Speaks Spanish - Se Habla Español*
Sarah Noble-Hogan, APRN, CMN, Fertility Care Practitioner Intern & NaPro Intern (Tulsa)
Email: Snoble11@gmail.com
Teresa Prall, Fertility Care Practitioner Intern (Collinsville/North Tulsa)
Phone: 309.830.6111
Email: teresaprallcrms@protonmail.com
The Billings Ovulation Method™
The Billings Ovulation Method™ is a simple yet scientific method of Natural Family Planning. Developed in 1953 by physicians John and Lyn Billings of Melbourne, Australia, The Billings Method™ is the oldest and longest researched of the modern, effective methods of NFP.
Couples using the Billings Ovulation Method™ track the woman's natural and unique signs of fertility and infertility each day. Based on the primary observation of sensation (no temperature, no touching), four simple rules are applied within the woman's cycle (the first three rules are used before ovulation and the fourth rule is applied once the fertile phase is over) based on a couple's desire to achieve or postpone pregnancy.
Classes are offered upon request. A free informational session is available to determine if Billings is right for you. There is one teaching session and up to seven personal follow-ups as needed. Your Billings instructor is then available for free consultation for the remainder of your fertile life.
https://www.boma-usa.orgLori Boyne (Tulsa)
Phone: 316.210.7786
Email: lori_boyne@hotmail.com
Elaine Naugle (Oklahoma City)
Phone: 405.314.5345
Email: elaine.211233@gmail.com
Dr. Sarah Matousek-Fraser (Enid)
Phone: 405.853.5492
Email: matousekfraser@icloud.com
Online options: https://www.boma-usa.org/learn-online.html
The Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) taught by a Couple to Couple League "teaching couple" is based on three key signs of fertility: cervical mucus, basal body temperature and changes in the cervix. By observing and recording these signs you and your spouse will be able to identify Phase I, II and III and therefore know if you’re in a time of fertility or infertility. These signs are easily noticed by any woman who has learned to watch for them. It takes only a minute or two each day to record them in CCL’s mobile app, CycleProGo, or on a paper chart. The chart provides a daily record that can be used to identify the days of fertility and infertility. A married couple’s virtuous application of this knowledge either to try to achieve a pregnancy or to postpone a pregnancy is called responsible parenthood.
The Couple to Couple League strongly believes in the importance of husbands and wives working and learning together. Consequently, classes are taught by one couple directly to another couple so that both husband and wife are involved and valued in the fertility-awareness process. It is very common to hear couples who use this method of NFP speak of an increased awe and respect for femininity and their mutual fertility, and a greater sense of empowerment through self-knowledge.
The Main Class Series is a set of classes offered once a month for three months (2.5 hours each). Supplemental classes on Postpartum and Pre-menopause are also offered. More information can be found at www.ccli.org
Gregory and Laura Ford (Tulsa)
Phone: 918.712.8459
Email: laura-p.ford@gmail.com
Matthew and Rose Cabeen (Stillwater)
Phone: 405.338.9708
Email: thecabeens@gmail.com
Cameron and Jodi Homeyer (Norman)
Phone: 281.799.9287
Email: homeyer.jodi@gmail.com
More online options can be found at https://ccli.org/learn-nfp-from-ccl/
Marquette Method
Marquette Method NFP employs technology to collect urine fertility markers at home that measure estrogen and luteinizing hormone (LH). This requires the use of the Clearblue or similar fertility monitor that can identify approaching ovulation and accurately identify peak ovulation. These biomarkers can be used in conjunction with cervical mucus or basal body temperature and an algorithm to confidently determine the fertile window. To teach Marquette, the instructor must be a health care professional such as a Registered Nurse (at least BSN prepared), Advanced Practice Nurses Practitioner, Physician, and Physician Assistant. Marquette protocols are especially useful for postpartum or breastfeeding mothers.
More information can be found here.
Madeleine Adams, MSN, RN (Broken Arrow)
Marquette Instructor Intern
Email: madeleineadamsnfp@gmail.com
918.409.2505
Dr. Stephen Liuzza (Oklahoma City)
https://nfp-ok.com
Online options:
https://www.mmnfp.com/
https://www.vitaefertility.com/
Free monthly online intro session avaialable at
https://www.vitaefertility.com/nfp-talk-marriage-prep
FEMM NFP
FEMM provides a complete solution for women’s reproductive health backed by decades of research. At FEMM, empowering women to understand the critical role of hormones in the management of their health is at the heart of our mission. Hormones impact every organ and system in a woman’s body. So, whether you are looking to learn more about your health, navigate symptoms, or achieve your fertility goals, it all begins with hormones.
See https://femmhealth.org/ for more information
Sister Gianna Marie Savidge, RSM, MD (Tulsa/Muskogee)
Family Physician, American and Canadian Board Certified
Email: grsavidge@saintfrancis.com
FEMM Certified Medical Provider
FEMM Teacher and teenFEMM teacher (in training)
Warren Clinic South Saint Francis Campus, Tulsa
10507 East 91st Street South, Suite 110
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
(Wednesday afternoons)
Warren Clinic Family Medicine, Muskogee
3332 West Okmulgee Ave.
Muskogee, OK 74401
(Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
*Please indicate that the appointment is for FEMM*
For appointments at either location, please call: 918.682.2481
Sister Mary Gretchen, RSM (Tulsa)
Xavier Clinic – Se Habla Español
Phone: 918-583-7233
Email: smghoffman@saintfrancis.com
*Speaks Spanish - Se Habla Español*
NaPro Technology trained Physicians in Oklahoma:
Dr. James Lackey, MD Family Physician (Inola)
Axis Healthcare
Phone: (918) 543-8880
Dr. Alyssa Penick (Oklahoma City)
St. Anthony Family Medicine Clinic
Phone: 405-231-3000
Email: Alyssa.penick@ssmhealth.com
Note: chart review only - does not teach the method
Creighton Medical Consultant in training:
Dr. Lauren Fehr
St. Anthony Family Medicine Clinic
Phone: 405-231-3000
Email: Lauren.Fehr@ssmhealth.com
Note: chart review only - does not teach the method
Other resources helpful for choosing a method
https://fabmbase.org
https://popepaulvi.com/
https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html
https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning/natural-family-planning
If you are interested in becoming an instructor in Natural Family Planning, the Diocese of Tulsa, and Eastern Oklahoma plans to host additional training sessions in the Creighton Model Fertility Care Systems and offer scholarship opportunities for instructors of all methods. For more information on what method is best for you, education opportunities and instructor scholarship applications, please the Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life at 918.294.1904 or email audrey.stubblefield@dioceseoftulsa.org.