Natural Family Planning Diocese of Cleveland

06/09/2023

04/27/2020

09/22/2019

"The first indication is that the incidence of AI diseases has risen dramatically since the introduction of the Pill. One could argue that a lot of other harmful chemicals were introduced into the environment within the same timeframe, and that’s a valid point; but it doesn’t explain the fact that the gender ratio has also skewed dramatically since the Pill was introduced. For example, twice as many women than men were diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1940. By 2000, four out of five MS patients were women. That’s a 50 percent increase over each decade since the Pill was introduced.
Other recent studies found that women who took hormonal birth control were 35 percent more likely to develop Multiple Sclerosis, 50 percent more likely to develop Lupus, and faced up to three times the risk of developing Crohn’s disease when compared with women who never took birth control."

It's important to look at endocrine disruptors, including hormonal birth control, when considering the factors that can cause autoimmune diseases.

08/01/2019

How fertility awareness transformed our relationship in more than one way.

07/30/2019

Using artificial hormones, whether to avoid pregnancy or to reduce unwanted symptoms, can not only delay diagnosis and treatment, but also add unnecessary risks.

Hormonal birth control is regularly prescribed to women as a catch-all solution for all health problems. However, one woman discovered that this bandaid fix is not the best option.

07/23/2019

We’ve all noticed various symptoms that come with different stages of our cycle: more energy, less energy, poor sleep, cravings for junk food, moodiness, and so on. For too long, these symptoms have either been accepted as an unfortunate part of being a woman of reproductive age or used as a rationale to downplay women’s abilities and undermine their potential. It’s great to see a more constructive mentality coming to the fore, and on the world stage, no less.

The U.S. Women’s National Team’s victory at the World Cup this year is worth celebrating and so is the innovative period tracking the team uses to optimize their performance.

07/23/2019

Today is ! On this day we honor all parents and all those who wish to be parents. Natural Family Planning has helped so many couples start their families, even after struggles with infertility, recurring miscarriages, or other health concerns. Through Fertility Awareness-Based Methods of family planning, couples have been able to get to the root of the problems in an affordable and healthy way.

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07/22/2019

This is one of my favorite graphics! happy NFP Week

Today begins ! There is still such a lack of knowledge and accurate education in our culture regarding how our bodies work and the many benefits of charting! Be part of the change and help raise awareness about this amazing, natural way to manage fertility and monitor health! And if you feel like your own knowledge is lacking, it's never too late to learn! !

(Note: Comment with who created this graphic and we'll happily update the post to give them credit)

07/22/2019

Join other NFP Couples and celebrate families on Saturday July 27. For further information...https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.371723%2C-81.811330

Sat, Jul 27, 2019, 4:00 PM: Best playground equipment and beautiful setting! Sand volleyball, bocce and corn hole. Best of all - the people! Hot dogs and tableware provided. Bring a side dish or desse

07/22/2019

Love Naturally! is the theme for this years NFP Week. The dates of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week (July 21–27, 2019) annually highlight the anniversary of Humanae vitae (July 25) as well as the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother.

Natural Family Planning " Cooperates with God's design for married love" It is an effective method (98-99%) to plan your family in cooperation with God's divine plan. It is an effective method to achieve a pregnancy when suffering with infertility issues. It is an effective tool in helping a woman understand how her body works and to be able to appreciate the gift of her fertility and her cycles. Look into a class today. Visit our website, http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/nfp for more information and to find an instructor.