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NFP Instructors and Medical Providers in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
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The following trained NFP instructors and medical providers are available in the Archdiocese of Dubuque to work with individuals or couples in learning and practicing a method of Natural Family Planning. Additionally, recommended online programs of instruction are listed at the bottom of the page. If you are interested in learning more about the services offered, please contact the instructors, providers, or organizations directly. To download the list, click here.
If you have interest in becoming a trained NFP instructor or medical provider, click here for information and to access the application for Archdiocese of Dubuque scholarships to assist with training costs.
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Creighton FertilityCare System
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Overview:
The Creighton Model System (CrMS) is a Cervical Mucus (Ovulation) Method that relies upon the standardized observation and charting of biological markers that are essential to a woman’s health and fertility. These biomarkers tell the couple when they are naturally fertile and infertile, allowing the couple to use the system either to achieve or to avoid pregnancy. The CrMS can also be utilized to telegraph abnormalities in a woman’s health, aiding in gynecologic and procreative healthcare, especially through the associated women’s health science called NaProTECHNOLOGY (natural procreative technology): www.naprotechnology.com. Learn more at www.creightonmodel.com.
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Medical Providers:
Dr. Sheryl K. Hansel, MD
MercyOne Kimball
2205 Kimball Ave., Suite 400
Waterloo, IA 50702
319-272-0000
sheryl.hansel@mercyhealth.com
Dr. Monica Minjeur, DO
UnityPoint Family Medicine (Bowman Woods)
6911 C Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-832-1463
Monica.Minjeur@unitypoint.org
Dr. Robert Pranger, MD
Fiat Family Medicine
220 Southbrooke Dr.
Waterloo, Iowa 50702
319-236-7751
fiatfamilymedicine@gmail.com
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Instructors:
Amanda Blohn, FCP
Waterloo
319-232-2695
amanda@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
www.guidingstarcedarvalley.org
Kristin Dvorsky, CFCP
Mount Vernon
608-618-4637
Kristin@FaustinaCare.com
www.faustinacare.com
Julie Grunklee, RN, MA, FCPI
Waterloo
319-232-2695
julie@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
www.guidingstarcedarvalley.org
Thomasina Hutchins, BS, FCP
Cedar Rapids
319-440-8277
WholeLifeFA@gmail.com
Linda Jacobs, RN, BSN, FCP
Marshalltown
641-485-4510
linda@guidingstarmarshalltown.org
www.guidingstarmarshalltown.org
Sarah Kopriva, FCP
Waterloo
319-232-2695
sarah@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
www.guidingstarcedarvalley.org
Rebecca Luoma, FCP
Dubuque
563-580-9277
rebecca@masterpiecefertilitycare.com
www.masterpiecefertilitycare.com
Suzanne Schneider
Madrid
402-843-6438
hoefer.suzanne@gmail.com
Christina Timp, FCPI
Winthrop
319-290-8599
ctimp.fcpi@gmail.com
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Couple to Couple League
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Overview:
The Couple to Couple League (CCL) teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method (STM), which is based on observation of three key signs of fertility: cervical mucus, basal body temperature, and changes in the cervix. These signs are recorded either in CCL’s mobile app, CycleProGo, or on a paper chart in order to identify the days of fertility and infertility. Certified teaching couples guide couples through learning and practicing this method through one of three course options: live onsite (in-person class); live online (virtual class); or self-paced online. Learn more here: www.ccli.org.
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Instructors:
Eben and Lindsey Krapfl
Peosta
563-599-3661
Lindsey.Krapfl@gmail.com
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FEMM Health
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Overview:
Fertility Education & Medical Management (FEMM) provides a comprehensive women’s health program, including helping women track reproductive health to avoid or achieve pregnancy and to diagnose and treat the root causes of health conditions. FEMM Health utilizes the Cervical Mucus (Ovulation) Method of NFP. The FEMM Health app makes it easy to manage, track, and understand health and fertility once one has learned the method. Learn more here: www.femmhealth.org.
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Medical Providers:
Kristi Allison, Certified Nurse Midwife
MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN
432 King Dr.
Waterloo, Iowa 50702
319-272-8200
kristi.allison@mercyhealth.com
Dr. Robert Pranger, MD
Fiat Family Medicine
220 Southbrooke Dr.
Waterloo, Iowa 50702
319-236-7751
fiatfamilymedicine@gmail.com
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Instructors:Linda Jacobs, RN, BSN, FCP
Marshalltown
641-485-4510
linda@guidingstarmarshalltown.org
www.guidingstarmarshalltown.org
Danielle Martens
Waterloo
319-232-2695
danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
www.guidingstarcedarvalley.org
Grace Schmadeke
Waterloo
319-232-2695
grace@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
www.guidingstarcedarvalley.org
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Marquette Method
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Overview:
The Marquette Method is a Sympto-Hormonal Method of family planning that relies on the observation and daily charting of cervical mucus with the addition of also using an at-home electronic fertility monitor or ovulation predictor kit to measure a woman’s reproductive hormone levels. Learn more by visiting: https://www.marquette.edu/nursing/natural-family-planning-model.php.
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Instructors:
Caitlin Kennedy
Epworth
563-543-3228
caitlin.kennedy99@gmail.com
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Online programs
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Billings Ovulation Method Association (BOMA)
BOMA offers live online classes with a trained instructor to teach couples the Billings Ovulation Method. Learn more at:
www.boma-usa.org/learn-remotely.html
Marquette Model
The Marquette University School of Nursing, where the Marquette Model was developed, offers online instruction in the method, found here: www.marquette.edu/nursing/natural-family-planning-classes.php. A directory of Marquette Model distance teachers is also accessible here: www.marquettemethod.com. Additionally, the organization "Whole Mission" provides online classes in the Marquette Model, found here: www.mmnfp.com/learn.
Couple to Couple League (CCL)
CCL provides NFP instruction in the Sympto-Thermal Method. In addition to their live onsite options with local instructors (see above), CCL offers live online and self-paced online class options. Visit www.ccli.org to learn more.
Learn NFP Online
"Learn NFP Online" offers a complete online NFP course teaching the Billings Ovulation Method, along with an "Introduction to NFP" presentation. To learn more and access their NFP course, visit www.learnnfponline.com.SymptoPro Fertility Education
SymptoPro teaches the Sympto-Thermal method of family planning. An experienced personal instructor guides individuals or couples through the full online course and beyond. There is also an online "Introduction to NFP" presentation available. Learn more at www.symptopro.org.
*The instructors and medical providers listed here are not employees of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The services provided by them and the programs and organizations listed here function independently of the Archdiocese. The services provided are the responsibility of the instructor or medical provider or affiliated organization, not the Archdiocese of the Dubuque.
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