I am sure when you think of PMS you think of a time, you yourself or another woman you know, when you may possibly be at your worst....

We all have expectations. Expectations for little things like how clothes will fit or our ability to keep our promises to volunteer. And...

We have come to the end of our SPICE series, hope you have learned a new thing or two. To close out our series we are going to talk about the emotional connection between couples. This may be the part of your relationship you are most uncomfortable with or have a hard time addressing, but it is a very important part of a healthy and intimate relationship with your significant other. Previously we spoke about the spiritual , physical , intellectual , creative , and communicat

So far, we've talked about the spiritual , physical , intellectual, and creative elements of SPICE . This week we get to talk about communication! I'm very passionate about this topic. I want to share some tips that my husband and I have received, some of which we have implemented in our relationship and some of which we are still working on incorporating. I have also learned so much from my clients, so I want to share some tips inspired by them as well. 1. Don't be afraid to

This series always makes me think of "Ice, Ice, Baby" because it is so close to "SPICE, SPICE, Baby." Perhaps that's why I'm writing...

As Karoline discussed last week, the Creighton Model System isn’t just a system that approaches human sexuality from a strictly genital...

I’ve clients get REALLY excited over the thought of learning about their cycles, or preparing for marriage, or just learning about their body. What they weren’t as ready or prepared for were mucus observations. Yes, I used that word in a blog. The Creighton Model FertilityCare system is a mucus based method, which means that women will check routinely for a mucus discharge. For the couples that come, that means that the men will also learn about mucus observations and disch

We've talked a lot about different aspects of charting, when to start charting, what to do if you see an unexpected pattern in your...

We reached out on social media asking what questions you have about Creighton Model, or Natural Family Planning more broadly. Below are your questions and our answers. As always, you can contact one of our Practitioners for more information! "What does using/practicing NFP really mean?" If you are "using" NFP in the most basic sense that means that you are not using any artificial means to regulate or control your fertility (whether physical or chemical ). Rather, you have a

In my previous post I talked about infertility and the psychological impact it has on women and couples. Truly it can feel like you are climbing the highest mountain and it is such a journey to get to the top. Psychologically you are feeling the ups and the downs, the anger, the confusion and frustration, as well as filled with so much hope for your future family. Your mind and heart experience a lot on the battle field of infertility. Today I would like to touch on another

Isn’t NFP just for engaged and married couples? It’s just for avoiding and achieving pregnancy, right? While the Creighton model can reliably be used to avoid and achieve pregnancy, those are not the only reasons why women begin charting. There are many benefits to charting as a single woman . But how can this method help teenage girls specifically? Teenage girls have just begun cycling. When I was younger, I learned about my period, including how to manage the bleeding and

Volumes have been written on this topic and a blog post can only barely scratch the surface, but hopefully this can be a first step in deepening your understanding of the purpose of our human sexuality. Sexual intercourse was designed by God and like everything He made, it was designed to be very, very good. As with anything God created, it is most beautiful and fulfilling when it’s used the way God designed it to be used. There’s a concept in philosophy called “teleology”. T

“Grit is a prerequisite to a beautiful life… without grit, we stay on the surface of what is possible, without grit we miss the wisdom...

Years ago when I was first going through my Practitioner training, an educator said something very impactful to me that has become more...

What is an abnormal chart and what does it mean?

Many new clients that practitioners see are engaged couples. These couples may have found the Creighton Model System on their own, or it...

Some may wonder what it’s like to be a FertilityCare Practitioner Intern (FCPI). As an FCPI, I have had the opportunity to learn so much...

This post is the first of a 2 part series on the birth control pill (“the pill”). I’ll explain how the pill works in your body to prevent you from becoming pregnant and what types of other effects come along with that. Next week, in part 2 , we’ll dive into why and how to come off of the pill. Most birth control pills are a combination of estrogen-like and progesterone -like artificial hormones, called Endocrine Disrupters, that are not human identical. A few (sometimes calle

Spice is an integral part of the Creighton Model System that helps married couples grow in love and intimacy

Breastfeeding and the Creighton Model System. What you need to know.