Why nfp is not contraception

Ford, S. Shaw seeks to propose a summary on the topic of Humanae Vitae and if Pope Paul VI spoke infallibly when claiming contraceptives to be immoral.

Contraception, Why Not? Smith gives on the difference between contraception and NFP. Free digital download of the audio file is HERE. Marra This article explores the moral difference between the contraception and Natural Family Planning methods. The focus of Dr. Marra's argument is based on the teachings of Dietrich von Hildebrand and the documents of Vatican II's response to Christian marriage. Humanae Vitae and St. Paul VI's Prophetic Words Mary Eberstadt In this presentation given at the fiftieth anniversary symposium of Humanae vitae , Mary Eberstadt reflects upon negative contemporary trends which attest to St.

Paul VI's prophetic cautions about a culture which accepts contraception. Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap. The presentation given at the fiftieth anniversary symposium of Humanae vitae, reflects upon the negative consequences of a culture which accepts contraception. Don't they amount to the same thing?

Actually, they don't. NFP is very different form other methods of birth control. Here we will give some other reasons -- but first, a word about what NFP is not. NFP does NOT refer to the so-called "calendar rhythm method," which was based on calendar calculations of a "normal" cycle. NFP, instead, based on direct observations of various signs that occur in a woman's body changes in the cervix, cervical mucus, and temperature which tell her when ovulation occurs.

These observations are relatively easy to make, take only a few minutes, and work even for irregular cycles. NFP is internationally known and practical and is extremely effective. The medical principles on which NFP rests are being used by more and more doctors for a wide range of purposes. Morally speaking, then, what is it that makes NFP acceptable while artificial birth control is wrong? The act of intercourse has a twofold meaning: sharing of love and giving of life. Married persons who perform this act must accept both sides of the coin.

While not every marital act will result in a child, it must nevertheless be open to the possibility of life. The act will be "open" to life as long as the spouses do nothing to "close" it. Here's the difference between artificial birth control and NFP. In the first case, one does something takes a pill, uses a condom, etc. In NFP, however, no such step is taken. The spouses do not act against their fertility. They do not reject the link between the two meanings of sex love and life.

They simply follow the natural patterns of the body's fertility and infertility -- patterns placed there by God Himself. In the fertile days of a woman's cycle, if there are serious reasons to avoid pregnancy, the couple respectfully steps back from the act of intercourse. In using birth control devices, however, they attack the meaning of the act -- they do the action of intercourse and then undo part of it. In NFP, instead, they simply choose at times not to do the action in the first place.

It is based on sexual self-control, which is necessary for a healthy marriage. However, it is unclear whether plans would cover branded classes such as the Creighton Model Fertilitycare System. Some states, such as Illinois 11 and Minnesota, 12 require state-regulated private plans to cover natural family planning services without cost sharing. Natural family planning has always been an element of programs and providers that offer comprehensive family planning services.

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Calendar-Based and Fertility Awareness-Based Methods The average woman is fertile for a 6-day period each month — the 5 days before ovulation and the day of ovulation. Endnotes Power to Decide. Topics Women's Health Policy. Tags Family Planning.