Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta)

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Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta)
BillingsOvulationMethod
A Way of Life. A Way of Love.
Natural Family Planning Association
(Alberta)Phone [phone] E-mail
nfp-ab_at_telus.net
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What is Billings Ovulation Method ?

• A totally natural method of deciding when to
  achieve pregnancy . . . and when to avoid or
  postpone pregnancy.
• Takes advantage of the biological fact that women
  are infertile more often than fertile throughout
  their reproductive years.

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Origins of BOM

• The Billings Ovulation Method was developed by a
  husband and wife team, Drs. John and Evelyn
  Billings of Melbourne Australia.
• It has been used reliably for well over 50 years.
• The Billings Ovulation Method is 100 natural and
  has been successfully adapted to suit the needs
  of cultures in more than 100 countries throughout
  the world.

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Basics of BOM

• Not the rhythm method
• No pills or devices
• Healthier alternative
• Medically safe
• Simple to learn
• Morally acceptable

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Billings Ovulation Method

• Is based on sound scientific knowledge.
• The latest scientific studies indicate that with
  proper instruction and motivation, the Billings
  Ovulation Method has a user effectiveness rate of
  99.6.
• (Dr. Catherine Bernard, Ob. Gyn., Family Life
  Centre, India)

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Appropriate for All Life Phases

• No matter how irregular the cycle, once learned,
  the Method can be applied to all variations
  throughout a womans life.
• These include regular, irregular and anovular
  cycles, after childbirth, during lactation
  (breast feeding), and approaching menopause or
  low fertility.

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Philosophy of BOM

• Helps to establish physical and mental harmony in
  marriage.

• Couples are encouraged to take joint
  responsibility for family planning.

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Philosophy of BOM cont.

• Successful use encourages loving cooperation.

• Contributes to growth in communication,
  understanding and respect.