Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta)

A Way of Life.

A Way of Love.

BillingsOvulationMethod

Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta)Phone: (403) 252-3929 E-mail: nfp-ab@telus.net

What is Billings Ovulation Method ?

•A totally natural method of deciding when to achieve pregnancy . . . and when to avoid or postpone pregnancy.

•Takes advantage of the biological fact that women are infertile more often than fertile throughout their reproductive years.

Origins of BOM

• The Billings Ovulation Method was developed by a husband and wife team, Drs. John and Evelyn Billings of Melbourne Australia.

• It has been used reliably for well over 50 years.

• The Billings Ovulation Method is 100% natural and has been successfully adapted to suit the needs of cultures in more than 100 countries throughout the world.

• Not the rhythm method

• No pills or devices

• Healthier alternative

• Medically safe

• Simple to learn

• Morally acceptable

Basics of BOM

Billings Ovulation Method

• Is based on sound scientific knowledge.

• The latest scientific studies indicate that with proper instruction and motivation, the Billings Ovulation Method has a user effectiveness rate of 99.6%.

(Dr. Catherine Bernard, Ob. Gyn., Family Life Centre, India)

Appropriate for All Life Phases

•No matter how irregular the cycle, once learned, the Method can be applied to all variations throughout a woman’s life.

•These include: regular, irregular and anovular cycles, after childbirth, during lactation (breast feeding), and approaching menopause or low fertility.

Philosophy of BOM

• Helps to establish physical and mental harmony in marriage.

• Couples are encouraged to take joint responsibility for family planning.

• Successful use encourages loving cooperation.

• Contributes to growth in communication, understanding and respect.

Philosophy of BOM cont.