Catholic Options for Birth Control
Many people associate Catholic birth control with the rhythm method, which is outdated. Today, Natural Family Planning has many options and choices that can be used to space children and plan the perfect family.
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History
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In 1968, Pope Paul VI reiterated the Catholic Church's position against artificial birth control in Humanae Vitae. The Church continues to teach against contraception today.
Types
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Natural family planning (NFP) is the only form of birth control approved by the Church. It involves tracking fertile days and abstaining from intercourse on those days.
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Benefits
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Natural Family Planning is a natural form of birth control without artificial hormones. NFP can also help when a couple is trying to conceive because it helps predict the most fertile days.
Considerations
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Before using this method, the individual should take classes and become trained in the Natural Family Planning method. Being trained in the method is the key to successful implementation.
Misconceptions
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According to the Institute for Reproductive Health, NFP is 91 to 99 percent effective when used correctly. If it is not used correctly, the effective rate drops dramatically.
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