Frequently Asked Questions 

The Marquette Method has truly modernized NFP as it involves the use of technology to identify ovulation and fertility.  Most NFP methods encourage users to observe biological markers of fertility, such as cervical mucus and basal body temperature, in order to determine fertility.  This requires you to determine fertility based on your own subjective observations.  The Marquette Method is known for instead using an electronic hormone monitor, the Clearblue Fertility Monitor, to observe levels of fertility hormones in your urine.  The use of the monitor to determine the fertility hormone measurements is a more objective measurement of true fertility that is both simple and precise! 

The monitor provides users with a level of fertility (low, high, or peak) based on the hormone levels present in a single, first-morning urine sample.  The fertility hormone measurements are then coupled with a calendar algorithm to determine the fertile and infertile times each cycle so that couples may avoid or achieve pregnancy successfully.  For individuals who would like to continue observing traditional biomarkers of fertility, protocols certainly exist.  However, additional observations are not required with the Marquette Model of NFP.  One urine test, once a day is often enough!  

The Marquette Method has protocols to suit all phases of life including postpartum - breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding, regular cycles, long and short cycles, and perimenopause.  FiatNFP has provided instruction to clients of all ages and fertility backgrounds.  Medical diagnosis' such as prolactinoma, PCOS, thyroid disorders, etc. can affect your fertility hormones and menstrual cycle regularity.  As long as you are having menstrual cycles, the Marquette Method is an option for you!

YES!  Protocols exist for testing urinary hormones during what the Marquette Model refers to as “Cycle Zero."  Cycle Zero is the period of time from delivery of baby until your first postpartum menses returns. 

While breastfeeding and in Cycle Zero, use of the Clearblue Fertility Monitor (CBFM) is strongly encouraged.  Cervical mucus observations are optional during this time due to research that has shown a poor correlation between mucus observations and true fertility.  Urinary fertility hormone measurements, however, are very accurate and often allow more usable days for intimacy than mucus-only methods & protocols may allow. 

Not only are there protocols available while cycles are delayed or absent postpartum, but they show great success when used correctly both during Cycle Zero and beyond.  Research has proven that the Marquette Method protocols involving use of the CBFM while postpartum and breastfeeding are 98-99% effective at avoiding pregnancy!

It all depends on which biological signs you plan to observe and record while using the Marquette Method.  For more information on start-up supplies and where to begin, visit here!

There are fees incurred with instruction, start-up supplies, and maintenance expenses when learning the Marquette Method - particularly if opting to use the fertility monitor.  These costs can be minimized if using cervical mucus observations or lower-cost ovulation tests.  The expense of instruction is set individually by Marquette Method of NFP instructors and can vary widely from one instructor to the next.

FiatNFP provides instruction locally to St Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons, KS parishioners for free.  If you’re within the Wichita Diocese in Kansas, instruction is offered at a discounted rate.  Local clientele should reach out to Jackie at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for discussion of local instruction opportunities.

Overall expenses include:

• Initial instruction
  
  • Online:  $100 to $250 depending on chosen option
  • Local, in-person:  FREE 
• Start-up supplies ~ $160 to $180
  • Clearblue Fertility Monitor:  $125 
  • Clearblue Fertility Monitor Test Sticks:  $30-40 per box 
  • OPTIONAL:   $15 per box of 50-count ovulation tests
• Maintenance costs
  • Regular Cycles ~ $15-20/month
    • One box of test sticks typically lasts 2-3 months and optional ovulation tests last 4-6 months, once in regular cycles
  • Postpartum Cycles ~ $20-40/month
    • Use of test sticks will be higher than average, with 1 box/month at most

FiatNFP membership options can be found here.  The difference in membership packages is in the way the materials and information are delivered (personal, screen-share lecture vs on-demand recorded lectures), the number of follow-up consults included, and the length of membership access to Jackie and the online materials.  ALL MEMBERSHIPS HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME CONTENT ONLINE, but the way you receive that initial information is different.  If you opt to have a personal lecture in the beginning, that same lecture will be available on-demand for the duration of your membership to FiatNFP.  

If you have any questions or concerns about which option you should choose for instruction, please feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more insight into the best option to suit your needs.

Once you pay for membership to FiatNFP, access to the on-demand content of videos and documents is IMMEDIATE.  You can begin working through the pertinent online content for your cycle circumstance and/or schedule your initial consultation or lecture with Jackie, depending on your membership option.  Members should refer to the FiatNFP Manual under the "All Members" heading at the top of the documents page once logged in to determine which protocol is right for their cycle circumstance.

There are certain times of the year that external obligations will cause availability for consultations to be incredibly limited - particularly in the evenings as family obligations are top priority.  If you’re having trouble finding a time on the online calendar that works well for your schedule, please feel free to email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about additional availability. 

On average, 1-hour consultations for Basic and VIP memberships can be scheduled within 2-4 weeks if you have daytime availability, while evening consultations may take up to 6 weeks to schedule.  

With FiatNFP, you can expect answers to your questions within 24 hours during the week with weekend emails returned on Monday of the following week.  In the instance that Jackie is on vacation and unable to return emails, there will be an automated response generated to your email inquiry.  Emails are triaged during vacation times.  Urgent emails will be responded to ASAP while non-urgent email responses will occur once Jackie is back from vacation.

Once the membership is purchased, you will receive an email allowing access to the membership portal and will need to follow the link to set up a login.  ALL members need to begin by printing and reading the FiatNFP Manual on the home page within the member login.  The FiatNFP Manual will guide you through the online content (videos and documents) that are pertinent to your cycle circumstance - regular cycles, breastfeeding and postpartum, non-breastfeeding postpartum, etc.  

Basic PLUS or Exclusive FiatNFP members will need to schedule their one-on-one lecture right away.  This can be done by viewing availability under "Schedule a Meeting" in the member login area of the website or by contacting her directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Feel free to peruse the site and review as much as you'd like prior to your initial lecture.  The more you know ahead of time, the easier and more productive the initial consultation will be!

Basic and VIP members will need to watch all pertinent videos lectures after logging in and, once complete, consult the online calendar under "Schedule a Meeting" for scheduling of your 1-hour initial consultation.  If the dates and times listed do not fit your schedule, feel free to email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to inquire about additional availability.