Can anyone tell me about the Creighton Model? - Page 2

[lollie2357]

Originally Posted by sienamom 

I know this question was from two years ago, but I'm just seeing it now! Anyway, my hubby and I have been using the Creighton Method for two years now, but we began charting about six months before our wedding (we saved making love for marriage).

No, it's okay - the question was just asked last month.   Thanks for the information from all of you.  I took my introductory class last week.  It does seem very similar to Billings, but she said it's standardized (not sure exactly what that entails), and you can show your chart to your doctor to help with other  gyn health concerns.  I'm beginning to feel that have a teacher ensure that I am understanding it all correctly is really worth it. 

JMJ - I'm a little confused by what you're saying about the temping being more precise.  The way my teacher explained it, it is less precise.  Hmmm...  Looks like I'm still figuring it out. 

But, whatever. it seems like it will work best for me.  Thanks, all.

[JMJ]

JMJ - I'm a little confused by what you're saying about the temping being more precise.  The way my teacher explained it, it is less precise.  Hmmm...  Looks like I'm still figuring it out.

Your teacher is correct that CM is more precise than temperature to tell the fertile times.  However, it is even more precise to use a combination of temperature and CM.  CM alone is quite effective, though.  In certain circumstances (breastfeeding, menopause, etc), when there may be patches of mucus and then dry without ovulating, CM alone will not be able to tell you that you have ovulated until you actually have a period.  CM + temperature can tell you that you have ovulated within a few days.  For people who are very seriously avoiding pregnancy, knowing for sure that you did actually ovulate and that you are in post-ovulation fertility is very comforting.  For people who are seeking pregnancy and are having irregular cycles with mucus patches, it is helpful to know which mucus patch resulted in conception in order to have an accurate due date.  That said, with very precise Creighton charting, there is a lot you can know just from mucus, and with proper training in charting and interpreting, you could probably figure it out.

[ceibastudy]

FYI- Right now the University of Utah is conducting an international study to assess the effectiveness of the Creighton Model. They are enrolling participants who are new or return-users of the Creighton Model until October 2011. Not only will you be learning about your own fertility, but you will also be contributing to important research that will help future users of Creighton Model.

Here is the link if you are interested: http://medicine.utah.edu/dfpm/Research/CEIBA/interested.htm

You can also find the study on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ceibastudy

[lactatinggirl]

Oh that sounds interesting! I even live in Utah! Sadly though, I plan on TTC in a few months. :-/

[ceibastudy]

Spread the word to any friends who might be interested!

However, you might still qualify. To be join the study your intention must be to avoid for at least one month. After that, your intention can change. If you want more information feel free to contact us at [e-mail]. We would love to answer any questions. Thanks for taking a look!

[lilacvioletiris]

Interesting information.  A research project is encouraging for new information as well.

[Amanda Shoe]

We use the Creighton Method and LOVE it.  I tried Sympto-thermal back in college before we got married/were "intimate" and even then it wasn't working out.  5am soccer practice vs. late classes meant that I never got up at the same time, so my temps were all screwy!

Fast-forward about two years and a friend of mine introduced us to Creighton.  SSssssoooooo much better!  The reason a class is necessary is because it's "standardized."  That means that they back up their 99.9999999% success rate to users being super knowledgeable because they are guided by an instructor who can answer questions, thus pretty much eliminating user error/misinterpretation of instructions.  The class is not bad in my opinion time-wise.  It's on an individual couple basis and as you learn,  your meetings get spaced out until you only meet maybe once a year for a follow-up IF you need it (it's helpful after 9 months of not charting due to being pregnant!)  It's also helpful after birth in regard to breast-feeding (or not) and how to ensure that you won't get pregnant again right away (if your desire is to avoid pregnancy).

Long story short, I would totally go Creighton Method!  It involves checking cervical mucus before and after you pee (on a piece of toilet paper NOT via internal exam with finger!)  There are more types of mucus that you ever though possible, but the method breaks them down into fertile vs. non-fertile and once you learn the initial pieces, it's very easy!  This method is also awesome if you don't have the average person's sleep schedule or if your sleeping varies (from working some night shifts or something).  Sympto-thermal wouldn't work for those people, but Creighton Method counts your "end of day" as whenever you lay down to take the most hours of sleep for that 24 hour period.  (no pun intended)...... Hope that helps and HAPPY CHARTING!