Does anyone here use NFP to prevent pregnancy? I have done some research, but would like to hear from the masses. Does it require a lot of effort? The information I have found says that used correctly, it is 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. Has anyone used it correctly and still gotten pregnant?
I want to learn it because of my religious convictions, but I really, really, really can't afford to get pregnant any time soon. I am married, and have a three year old and want to wait until I finish school before having another child. Can someone give me some first hand knowledge?
2007-01-02 11:38:30 · 5 answers · asked by toothfairy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You will probably have to put in the most effort the first two or three months, while you chart your cycle and learn how your mucus and temp will relate to ovulation. There are charts you can keep to let you know when you are ovulating (when to abstain) and when you're in the clear. Talk to your doctor about it; I'm sure they have some useful info.
2007-01-02 11:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by chamely_3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't work well at all. The problem with natural family planning is a multitude of things. For one thing, sperm can last inside the woman for over a week, which is more than enough time for the womans body to get over menstration or periods of infertility. Ovulation can sometimes occur during periods too! On average, this form of "birth control" fails and the couple become parents. So, unless you are willing to 'probably get pregnant' than this is not the method for you.
2016-03-29 05:08:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister and her husband used NFP for the past 6 years they've been married and it works for them. They also use it due to their religious convictions. They also just had their third child and all three time they tried to get preganant it happened the month they started to try. Aslong as you stick with it (thats what they mean when they say 'used correctly'), I think it's a really good idea!
Best of luck!
2007-01-02 14:06:29 · answer #3 · answered by Mrs B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I use the withdraw method. I got pregnant the first time trying to count and watching my ovulating times and so did my friend - we don't really run like clock work - we're human. We did do condoms for a while when we first got married.
http://www.yourchildrennaturally.com - for support for natural pregnancy, childbirth and healthy children
2007-01-02 11:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin uses this method. She just had her fifth baby. She was not happy about it. I think it's STUPID.
2007-01-02 14:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋