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Q.4. Who can teach NFP?

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Rationale

NFP is best taught by experienced, qualified counselors who preferably have experience in observing their own fertility signs.

NFP counselors must be able to provide accurate information to couples throughout all the stages of a woman's life cycle. They must be able to observe, chart, and correctly interpret fertility indicators (e.g., physical signs, cycle length) and be able to teach this skill to others. Qualified NFP teachers must have good communication skills, and be able to follow-up clients as necessary until a couple becomes autonomous.

  1. World Health Organization. Natural family planning: a guide to provision of services. Geneva: WHO, 1988.


Any part of Recommendations for Updating Selected Practices in Contraceptive Use may be reproduced or adapted to meet local needs without prior permission from the TG/CWG Secretariat, provided the TG/CWG is acknowledged and the material is made available free of charge or at cost.


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