What nurses should know about natural family planning

Amy J Trent; Kathleen Clark

doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x

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Journal article

What nurses should know about natural family planning

Amy J Trent and Kathleen Clark

Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN., Vol.26(6), pp.643-648

11/01/1997

DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x

PMID: 09395972

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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.

Nursing

Natural Family Planning Methods

Fertility

Humans

Cervix Uteri - physiology

Female

Body Temperature

Maternal-Child Nursing

Population

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Title: Subtitle: What nurses should know about natural family planning
Creators: Amy J Trent
Kathleen Clark - University of Iowa, Nursing
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN., Vol.26(6), pp.643-648
Publisher: Elsevier Inc; United States
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.1997.tb02738.x
PMID: 09395972
ISSN: 0090-0311
Language: English
Date published: 11/01/1997
Academic Unit: Nursing
Record Identifier: 9983600189302771

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