Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta)
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BillingsOvulationMethod
Natural Family Planning Association (Alberta)Phone: (403) 252-3929 E-mail: [email protected]
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.