The Creighton Model - Cervical Mucus Method

The Creighton Model FertilityCare System (The Cervical Mucus Method) is a holistic method of cultivating fertility awareness and of planning a family naturally which relies upon tracking and charting of cervical mucus and charting of other physical signs of fertility a woman has during her menstrual cycle.  

It teaches the user how to interpret the changes in cervical mucus that occur during a woman's cycle which indicate that ovulation in approaching. 

These signs of fertility (including ovulation signs) once understood can help a couple determine their fertility window thus allowing them to achieve or avoid pregnancy. The use effectiveness rate for avoiding pregnancy is 99.5% (1)

When recorded over time, these fertility signs can build up a picture of a woman’s individual gynaecological health thus aiding in the diagnosis of any abnormalities.  Working closely with your instructor to interpret these signs, they can give an indication, for example, of problems with ovulation or progesterone production.

Much more than natural contraception

Couples who use the FertilityCare System report that it is so much more than ‘natural contraception’ in that while the sole purpose of contraception is to prevent pregnancy, the FertilityCare System is very effective in both avoiding and achieving pregnancy.  

Improved Communication

As an additional benefit, couples report that their communication increases and women appreciate that the method involves the couple as well as helping her to understand her body. 

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  1. Hilgers TW, Stanford JB (1998) Creighton Model NaproEducation Technology for Avoiding Pregnancy – Use Effectiveness. Journal of Reproductive Medicine 43 (6) pp 495 – 502 (see below).