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About the Marquette Method
The Marquette Method is a type of natural family planning (NFP). Couples observe and track signs of fertility. Equipped with that information, couples can then change their behaviors to avoid or achieve pregnancy.
The Marquette Method uses two main indicators to determine fertility: cervical mucus observations and urinary hormone measurements. One or both signs are tracked based on user preference, and then combined with a simple protocol to determine the days pregnancy is possible.
LOVE YOUR SPOUSE FULLY
Using Natural Family Planning allows you to give yourself fully to your spouse without placing any barriers, whether chemical or physical, between each other. This means your love is authentic and respects the truth of the human person.
SIMPLIFY YOUR ROUTINE
The Marquette Method is simple to add to your routine, with a daily hormone test taking just 5 minutes each day. The simplicity doesn't compromise effectiveness, as the hormone testing protocol was shown to be 98% effective in typical use for avoiding pregnancy!
HELP ACHIEVE PREGNANCY
Charting your fertility will help you identify your most fertile days, and can reduce the time to achieve pregnancy, or help you time conception better. Knowing your peak in fertility can even give you a better estimate of your due date. If you have difficulty conceiving, the health data you have gathered may help you and your doctor get to the root cause.
KNOW YOUR HEALTH
Healthy cycles are a strong indicator of overall health. Some health issues can be identified in charting, and Marquette instructors, as healthcare professionals, are able to give you recommendations within their scope of practice and guide you on where to find medical treatment that respects your fertility.
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Sarah Gilpatrick, DNP, FNP-C, MMCP
Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from DeSales University in 2016. She worked in the cardiac intensive care unit and neonatal intensive care unit prior to earning her Doctor of Nursing Practice as a family nurse practitioner from University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2023. She currently works at a primary care practice in Northern VA, focusing on women’s health and wellness. Sarah is a FEMM (Fertility Education and Medical Management) certified medical provider and enjoys incorporating NFP and restorative reproductive medicine into her practice. Sarah was originally attracted to the Marquette Method of NFP because of its objectivity, effectiveness, and flexibility for women in a variety of lifestyle situations. She loves helping couples feel confident in their charting and navigate NFP in different reproductive transitions, particularly postpartum. In her free time, Sarah enjoys soaking up time with her husband and two young daughters, visiting family, spending time outdoors, and listening to Catholic podcasts.