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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.
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.
AVOID PREGNANCY EFFECTIVELY
The Marquette Method has demonstrated high effectiveness for couples avoiding pregnancy in several studies, with typical use effectiveness over 98% among women in regular cycles.
KNOW YOUR BODY AND 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.
BREASTFEEDING PROTOCOLS
Couples who are expecting or have recently had a baby and would like to avoid pregnancy will learn how to apply the Marquette Method breastfeeding protocols. Additional follow-up is offered to breastfeeding women through 6 cycles of charting.
MARRIAGE PREPARATION
Couples who require a certificate of completion for marriage preparation can schedule a second session with their instructor to look more closely at special circumstances that may arise through the reproductive years and discuss the benefits of natural family planning within marriage.
A certificate of completion will be provided after the couple has completed 2 follow-up meetings.
INTRODUCTION TO THE MARQUETTE METHOD
New users of the Marquette Method will learn the basics of fertility, natural family planning, and how to apply the Marquette Method in regular cycles to either avoid or achieve pregnancy.
CONTINUED FOLLOW-UP
After your introductory class, you may contact your instructor for follow-up as needed for a minimum of one full year. This can be especially beneficial as you move from the theory of NFP while engaged, to the practice of NFP while married, or during postpartum or perimenopause transitions. After one year, you have the option to continue services with ongoing consultation for an additional fee.
FEES AND REGISTRATION
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES
$225
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Personalized video meeting
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Options for regular cycles, marriage prep, irregular cycles, perimenopause, and breastfeeding
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Charts and printable instructions
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Online access to course documents
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Follow-up for 1 year to address your personal needs
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These classes do not include instructions for the Mira monitor (more information).
GROUP CLASSES
$150 - Regular Cycles and Marriage Prep
$175 - Breastfeeding / Postpartum
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60-90 minute video conference
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Introductory class
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Options for regular cycles, marriage prep, and breastfeeding
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Charts and printable instructions
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Online access to course documents
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Follow-up for 1 year to address your personal needs
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These classes do not include instructions for the Mira monitor (more information)
Group Class Privacy Disclosure
MMNFP + MIRA**
INDIVIDUAL INTRO CLASS
$325
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60-90 minute intro class
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Instruction in the Mira Device
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Content from the Introductory Marquette Method Class
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Ideal for couples new to the Marquette Method and Mira
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Charts and printable instructions
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Online access to course documents
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Follow-up for 1 year to address your personal needs
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Learn more about if Mira is right for you here.
MMNFP + MIRA**
ONGOING CONSULTATION
$150
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45 minute individual class
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Instruction in the Mira Device
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Charts and printable instructions
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Online access to course documents
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Follow-up for 1 year to address your personal needs
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Learn more about if Mira is right for you here.
*Reserved for couples who have proof of formal instruction in the Marquette Method.
KAITLYN MORRISON, BSN, RN, MMCP
Kaitlyn earned her Bachelors in nursing from Benedictine College in 2015. She spent the majority of her nursing career as a Mother/Baby postpartum RN at Inova Women's and Children's Hospital in Falls Church, VA. Kaitlyn is now a stay at home mom to their 4 children in rural Maryland outside of Baltimore. When she's not busy figuring out homeschooling, she enjoys trying new restaurants with her husband and reading DIY home renovation blogs.
**A Note on Mira:
We are aware that Mira as a company has shown support for practices and behaviors that are contrary to Catholic teaching. We strongly disagree with those views, and only recommend the use of the Mira monitor for use in Natural Family Planning, while preserving the natural fertility of the man and woman. We are opposed to ART/IVF and any behaviors and actions that do not respect the inherent dignity of persons and honor the unitive and procreative nature of intercourse, and further reject those behaviors and actions that do not honor the gift of marriage between one man and one woman. (See the Catechism of the Catholic Church 2376, 2377, and 2357). Read more about our Catholic Values here.