The Sympto-Thermal Method (STM) of Natural Fertility is the practice of observing your body, understanding its changes and knowing when you are fertile and when you are not. Approximately 50 % of women use this knowledge to increase their chances of conception and 50% use it as a natural form of contraception.
The method involves carefully recording:
* Cervical mucus symptoms
* Basal body temperature
* Changes in the cervix
TO CONCEIVE:
One in five couples in NZ have issues in achieving pregnancy and utilising Natural Fertility is an effective way to maximise chances of conception each month whilst also quickly & inexpensively revealing potential fertility problems.
Learning Natural Fertility assists those who want to:
* Feel more in control of their fertility & pregnancy planning
* Check their fertility
* Time a pregnancy to suit their lifestyle or specific needs
* Achieve a pregnancy after a time of unsuccessful "trying"
* Time intercourse to maximise changes of pregnancy where there is a low sperm count
* Time inseminations incl. gay couples arranging sperm donation
* Maximise their chances of pregnancy in a short or specific timeframe because of
- endometriosis / polycystic ovary surgery
- advancing biological clock
- couples separated due to work commitments (eg, service personnel such as army and navy; athletes;
shift workers)
Learning Natural Family Planning is an excellent tool to assist couples in assessing their gynaecological and fertility health. Knowing how they can maximise their chances of achieving pregnancy puts them back in control and for many couples that decreases their stress levels. The quest for a baby doesn’t have to be so stressful that all the fun goes out of lovemaking!
TO AVOID CONCEPTION:
Alternatively Natural Fertility can be used as a drug free, non-invasive, modern contraceptive alternative. It can be used by women at any stage of their reproductive life – pre or post children, post contraceptive pill or Depo Provera or peri-menopausal women and it does not depend on a regular cycle. Breastfeeding women can also use either a method called LAM or a specific charting.
It is not to be mistaken for the Rhythm or Billings Method. It is a modern technique, medically endorsed and scientifically proven to be at least 98% effective when taught by a qualified Educator (as ‘safe’ as the mini-pill). Recent research in Germany in 2007 showed an effectiveness of 99.4%.
Learning Natural Fertility assists those who want to:
• avoid pregnancy in a manner that fits within a personal desire for a natural lifestyle
• use a natural form of contraception due to their concern about the long-term effects of hormonal contraception
• contraindications to other methods of contraception
• medical advice to avoid other forms of contraception
• a personal disinclination to use other methods
• ensure optimum quality and quantity of breastmilk while breastfeeding
• women near menopause who are entering into a sexual relationship after a time of celibacy
• contraception during the peri menopausal stage
Whether it be for Conception or Contraception;
it is recommended to learn STM with the assistance of a qualified Educator. Three appointments: a new skill for life: Empowering and rewarding.
Robyn Fausett RGN NFNZ
Accredited Educator
Nest Consulting
www.nestconsulting.co.nz
‘From Family Planning to Family Living’
