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Emerald Coast FertilityCare is a dedicated ministry at St. John the Evangelist Church that offers education and support to women and couples on natural family planning using the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. This ministry aligns with the Catholic Church's teachings on human dignity and the sanctity of marriage, providing a natural and scientific approach to understanding fertility.
What is Natural Family Planning?
Natural Family Planning involves methods for achieving or avoiding pregnancies based on the observation of the naturally occurring signs and symptoms of the fertile and infertile phases of a woman's menstrual cycle. NFP is unique among methods of family planning because it enables its users to work with the body rather than against it. Fertility is viewed as a gift and a reality to live, not a problem to be solved.
What is Emerald Coast FertilityCare?
Emerald Coast FertilityCare focuses on educating women and couples about their fertility through the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. This system is a standardized observation and charting of biological markers that are essential to understanding a woman's health and fertility. Coupled with NaPro Technology, the Creighton Model not only aids in achieving or spacing pregnancies naturally but also in diagnosing and treating a variety of women's health issues.
Who is it for?
The services of Emerald Coast FertilityCare are designed for any woman or couple in their reproductive years, including adolescent girls accompanied by a legal guardian. This ministry serves those who are seeking to understand their fertility better and manage it without the use of contraception, sterilization, or artificial reproductive technologies.
Benefits of Joining
Joining Emerald Coast FertilityCare offers numerous benefits:
- Educational Empowerment: Participants gain in-depth knowledge about the Creighton Model, empowering them with the tools to monitor and understand their reproductive health.
- Health and Wellness: The Creighton Model used by this ministry helps in identifying and addressing various health concerns, potentially enhancing overall well-being.
- Alignment with Catholic Values: The program provides a method of family planning that is fully consistent with Catholic teachings, supporting spiritual and ethical well-being.
- Community Support: Couples and individuals find support from a community that values and practices the principles of natural family planning.
Activities and Services
Emerald Coast FertilityCare offers:
- Introductory Sessions: These sessions provide foundational knowledge about the Creighton Model and its applications.
- One-on-One Follow-Ups: Tailored to meet the individual needs of each woman or couple, these sessions ensure personalized guidance and support.
These activities typically take place in the parish office or online, providing flexible options for participants.