Archdiocese of Indianapolis
Office of Marriage and Family Life

What is Natural Family Planning?
Natural Family Planning (NFP) reflects the dignity of the human person within the context of marriage and family life, promotes openness to life and recognizes the value of the child. By respecting the love-giving and life-giving nature of marriage, NFP can enrich the bond between husband and wife. 

To learn more about the historic development, moral theology, and scientific research behind natural family planning, visit the USCCB NFP Resource Page.

For more information on Natural Family Planning, please contact Gabriela Ross at (317) 592-4007 or by e-mail and Claudia Corona (317) 236-7310 [email protected].

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I'm Getting Married...
Congratulations! If you attend an Archdiocesan marriage preparation retreat, you should receive information and/or a presentation from medical professionals and married couples who use NFP. Then you can register for your own class to learn the practicals of charting your fertility and planning for your family. You should plan to take your NFP instruction at least 3 months prior to your wedding. 

If you are a pastoral leader who is meeting with an engaged couple preparing for marriage, feel free to download and share this brochure with them when you meet.

NFP Brochure

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Which method should I use? 
This simple quiz can help you become familiar with different methods of Natural Family Planning and decide which one best fits with your lifestyle and preferences. This quiz was created by Natural Womanhood and will take you to their site where you can take the quiz for free. 

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Where can I go to learn?
Dates listed are updated as they are communicated to our Office. Please contact providers directly to schedule a consultation or individual instruction.


Couple to Couple League
Group class meets for three sessions (must attend all three) at St. Michael's in Greenfield (519 Jefferson Blvd. Greenfield IN 46140):

• Friday September 6, October 4, and November 1, 2024 @ 7:00p.m. Eastern, with John and Michelle Stutz [email protected]  (317) 478-0525

To register or to view other class options, visit: https://ccli.org/

Franciscan FertilityCare Center
610 E Southport Rd Suite 110, Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 528-7071
www.franciscanfertilitycarecenter.com
A group introductory session is offered for individual women or couples to receive an overview of the Creighton Model. After the introductory session, clients can schedule one-on-one follow up meetings that will be tailored to the uniqure fertility needs of each woman.  Cost for the introductory session is $28.20, with no extra charge if attending as a couple. All follow-up appointments are paid for at the time of service and they do not accept insurance. Dates for the group introductory sessions are listed below. More dates will be added as they become available. 

• Thursday, January 2 @ 3:00pm
• Tuesday, January 7 @ 11:00am 
• Wednesday, January 22 @ 8:30am
• Wednesday, February 5 @ 8:30am
• Thursday, February 13 @ 3:00PM

Gianna Women's FertilityCare Center of Richmond
Located in Richmond, IN
https://www.fertilitycarerichmond.com/

Magnificat Family Medicine
8240 Naab Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46260
Magnificat Family Medicine is a NaproTECHNOLOGY/NFP friendly Family Medicine office that offers NFP instruction scheduled one-on-one for each client/couple, and they bill NFP appointments to insurance. They have 3 knowledgeable Creighton Practitioners and 3 NaproTECHNOLOGY trained Medical Consultants to connect your NFP Chart with your reproductive health goals. Visit their website or contact their office to get more information or schedule a one-on-one introductory consultation. 
(317) 306-5588
https://magnificatfamilymedicine.com/



Couple to Couple League
Class meets for three sessions (must attend all three):

• Saturday  Sep. 21, Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, 2024 @ 29:30 a.m. Eastern, with Drees, Brian and Sharon

To register or to view the full calendar of options, visit: https://ccli.org/

The Whole Mission
Whole Mission offers self-scheduling for online classes in the Marquette Method of Natural Family Planning, Cycle Basics for single young adult women, and Lactation Education for new mothers. All classes are with a licensed healhtcare professional, and are a great fit for engaged couples, married couples, women who are postpartum, single women, and more! If you need help choosing a class option, you can contact Whole Mission at [email protected] or thewholemission.com. 

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I'm an employee of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis...
Thank you for your dedication to supporting the mission of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Employees who are on the Archdiocesan insurance plan may be eligible for reimbursement of their NFP related expenses. Visit the Human Resources Office employee benefits page for more information. https://www.archindy.org/hr/benefits-work.html

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NFP Medical Professionals

1. Casey Delcoco MD -Magnificat Family Medicine, LLC -NaPro Technology - Indianapolis: 317-306-5588 - www.magnificatfamilymedicine.com
2. Holly N. Smith, MD - Fiat Family Medicine, 13590B N. Meridian, Suite 100, Carmel, IN 46032. Phone: (317) 483-8898. Email: [email protected]. Website:  FiatMD.com. NaPro and FEMM Medical Consultation 
3. Brian Copping MD - American Health Netwoork- Indianapolis: 317-888-2811
4. Michael G. Padilla, DO Franciscan FertilityCare Center NaPro Technology - Indianapolis 317-781-7370 https://www.franciscanhealth.org/find-a-doctor/michael-padilla-1285125765
5. Maret Cline MD - OBGYN of Indiana - Carmel: 317-573-7050
6. Amanda M. Houchens MD - Family Medicine - Carmel: 317-705-4550 - www.FranciscanDocs.org
7. Thomas Brown MD - OB/GYN - Batesville: 812-933-5544
8. Jason Mattingly MD - NaPro Technology - Cincinnati: 513-981-5922
9. Bill Blanke MD - Integrity Family Physicians - Creighton Model NFP - Evansville: 812-491-3236
10. Kathleen A. Heimann, DO - Decatur Family Medicine - Decatur, IN: 260-728-3843
11. Tina Reichley, MD, CFCMC Creighton Method and NaPro Technology at Richmond, Indiana [email protected]
12. Krista Falcone, BS, CFCP Creighton Method and NaPro Technology at Richmond, Indiana.  [email protected]  https://www.fertilitycarerichmond.com 
13. Maggie Meuleman, PharmD, FCPhP Creighton Method and NaPro Technology at Richmond, Indiana  [email protected] https://www.fertilitycarerichmond.com
14. Marilyn Haywood, RN, CFCP Manager, Natural Family Planning Franciscan FertilityCare Center. Franciscan Physician Network | Central Indiana Region (317) 528-7071 https://mcsawal86.wixsite.com/franciscan-fertility

American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists

• https://www.aaplog.org/
• "Find a Physician" by State

Fertility Care Centers of America (NFP-Friendly doctors)

• https://fertilitycare.org/
• "Find a Teacher" by State or Region
• "Find a Medical Consultant" by State or Region

One More Soul (NFP-only doctors)

• https://onemoresoul.com/nfp-directory

WellCatholic (Catholic Medical Professionals)

• https://wellcatholic.com/
• Search for Catholic physicians
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My Catholic Doctor (Catholic Medical Professionals)
    https://mycatholicdoctor.com/
 
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