The Church calls married couples to reject the use of contraceptives and direct sterilization as a means of avoiding pregnancy.  Natural Family Planning is a morally approved way that involves practicing abstinence during fertile periods.  This increases respect for the person, facilitates communication and prayer, supports growth in self-mastery, and preserves the character of sexual love as a total, mutual gift of self. 

Lisa Labar, DPT works for Active Physical Therapy and is certified to teach the Marquette method of fertility awareness, which is 98.8% effective in identifying ovulation and the fertile period.  She will teach a group in Ishpeming beginning in February.

If you're interested in learning, let us know by filling out the Interest Form and we'll be in contact with you!