Billings Ovulation Method

Billings Ovulation Method
The Billings Ovulation Method is a simple, scientific method for understanding and interpreting a woman’s fertility. This method tracks a woman’s natural and unique signs of fertility and infertility each day based on observation of sensation as well as cervical mucus. Patterns of fertility and infertility are identified and four simple rules are applied within the woman’s cycle based on the couple’s desire to achieve or postpone pregnancy.
 
What can you expect at the class?
The Billings Ovulation Method is taught in one session that is offered in a class format.  At the class, you will learn an introduction of the method, how to understand and interpret your fertility, and charting basics. After the class, there will be three additional individual follow-ups scheduled with a certified Billings Ovulation Method Instructor. During these follow-ups, the instructor will guide you in understanding your individual fertility and recognizing patterns of fertility and infertility. Additional follow-ups after the initial three may be scheduled upon request and are offered throughout a woman’s reproductive years.
 
Cost of Class
The cost of the class is a one-time fee of $200, which includes the initial class session and three individual follow-ups. It also includes the materials for the class – charting supplies, stamps, and an instructional manual.

Some of our Billings instructors prefer the introductory class in an individual setting at this time; if you do not see a class scheduled on the calendar, feel free to contact the individual instructors with their contact info below for their availability.

Instructors:

Jill Gruman (Bismarck)
I began teaching Natural Family Planning because it is truly the best treasure in God’s beautiful design for marriage! There is an endless outpouring of blessings that come from practicing NFP in a marriage. As my husband and I started to share the fruits of NFP in our marriage with others around us, we were overwhelmed with gratitude from so many couples that were desiring to understand the gift of fertility. NFP offers marriage the beauty of discerning God’s will for planning a family as well as medically accurate information on understanding a woman’s fertility.

You can contact Jill here.

Allison Malkowski (Bismarck)
I first learned about Natural Family Planning back in college. My love of science and research made learning about NFP and charting an easy transition. Through continuing education and teaching NFP as a single person, I was able to learn about my cycle and my body for 3+ years before meeting my husband. We married last fall and because of my charting history it was easy for him to understand and learn about the Billings Method and my own specific cycle. It has been a great journey learning about the intricate ways that God has made each and every one of us. I am happy to serve others by sharing this great knowledge. I look forward to working with couples and single people from all walks of life and providing them with the tools they need to live a happy and healthy life.

You can contact Allison here.


Sarah Poswilko (Dickinson)
I teach NFP because I want to help couples in the vocation of marriage. I chose the Billings Ovulation Method because my husband and I learned it as we prepared for marriage. The Billings Ovulation Method is thoroughly researched and highly effective. It is easy to learn and inexpensive to use. Most importantly, it brings a husband and wife into closer communication with God and each other.
 
I love the fact that NFP can be used to postpone or achieve pregnancy. Many couples cannot predict if they will struggle to achieve pregnancy until they actually experience it. When couples use NFP to recognize fertility, it can help them achieve pregnancy naturally. NFP can also be used to monitor female reproductive health. I encourage all couples to learn NFP for their marriage, their health, and their faith.

You can contact Sarah here.


Katie Vidmar (Bismarck)
We began teaching Natural Family Planning because we believe it is a gift that is too good not to share!  In learning about our God-given nature as men and women, we not only offer a form of family planning that poses no threat to a woman’s sexual health, but that can also set us free to love and be loved in the way that matches our most authentic desires. This is what NFP is all about!

You can contact Katie here or call 701-557-3142.


Katie Monson (Williston)
Natural family planning is a beautiful way for married couples to grow in intimacy as they discuss their combined fertility and how to work with it. We love NFP because it allows us to work with God’s design rather than against it. NFP helps us to give ourselves more intimately to each other because we are fully aware of the creative power of the marital embrace. As instructors of the Billings Ovulation Method, we enjoy bringing couples to greater admiration of each other and our Creator.

You can contact Katie here.