What nurses should know about natural family planning

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  • International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology ROR

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN, 26(6), 643-648, 1997

DOI 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x PMID 9395972

Abstract

Two common natural family planning (NFP) methods are the ovulation method based on characteristics of cervical mucus and the symptothermal method based on changes in cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and the cervix. Both methods are effective when used correctly. Nurses should understand the principles of NFP and introduce these methods in discussions of family planning options. Interested clients should be referred to a certified NFP instructor for education and supervision.

Topics

natural family planning nursing education cervical mucus, ovulation method symptothermal method NFP effectiveness, nurse role natural family planning patient education, cervical mucus basal body temperature fertility awareness, NFP methods correct use effectiveness rates, certified NFP instructor referral family planning, natural family planning nursing clinical practice, symptothermal method cervical changes fertility signs, family planning options counseling nursing role, Trent Clark natural family planning nurses
PMID 9395972 9395972 DOI 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x

Cite this article

Trent, A. J., & Clark, K. (1997). What nurses should know about natural family planning. *Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN*, *26*(6), 643-648. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x

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