NATURAL. FAMILY. PLANNING.

Hi, I’m Jennifer, YOUR marquette method instructor

GET SUPPORT AT EVERY STEP

Jennifer Sikes, RN is your instructor and ally at every step of your fertility journey, whether you’re:

  • wanting to delay or achieve pregnancy

  • breastfeeding or weaning your child

  • navigating irregular cycles, PCOS, miscarriage, infertility—anything needing extra care

  • approaching menopause

  • …and everything in between ♥

WHAT IS THE MARQUETTE METHOD?

Rooted in a Catholic vision of human flourishing, we offer one-on-one consultation and coaching in the clinically-researched, sympto-hormonal Marquette Method (MM) of Natural Family Planning (NFP). The MM affords 98% effectiveness¹, and couples gain a clear vision of their shared fertility and how to make prudent, data-informed decisions—all while resting in the total, faithful, and fruitful love God intends for us.

services & Pricing

FOR EVERY STAGE

I’ll walk you with you for a full 12-months, starting with our one-on-one and then scheduled follow-ups and unlimited text/call/voice consultation for quick answers.

  • Couples preparing for marriage are encouraged to begin tracking cycles and fostering a shared vision of intimacy that works with, not against, the gift of fertility. Couples working with their church’s marriage preparation program are entitled to a $50 discount off the first year of consultation.

  • Navigating the post-partum transition to regular cycles with breastfeeding in the mix can pose several challenges to other forms of NFP that rely on observation of symptoms only. Aided by the Clearblue Fertility Monitor, the Marquette Method affords 92% effectiveness² (typical use; 98% with perfect use) at avoiding pregnancy while breastfeeding. If you are keen on spacing pregnancies, having a qualified, experienced instructor on your side during this transitional phase can help you pursue intimacy with prudence and joy.

  • If you’re seeking a holistic, unifying, non-hormonal approach to intimacy and pregnancy spacing, the Marquette Method delivers 98% effectiveness¹ (typical use; 98.4% with perfect use) during normal cycles and 92% effectiveness² (typical use; 98% with perfect use) while breastfeeding.

    Getting off contraception is a courageous first step towards your long-term health and the endurance of your marriage. Couples who practice Natural Family Planning enjoy a 90% lower divorce rate than the national average.³ NFP invites a couple’s hearts, minds, and bodies into a school of formation that bears interpersonal and spiritual dividends over a lifetime—because that’s what we’re in this for. We will welcome you wherever you are in that journey and accompany you onward.

  • We know firsthand that irregular cycles, abnormal symptoms, and the effects of conditions like PCOS can pose challenges for other models of NFP. What if your health history leaves you with more questions than answers? What if you have good reasons to avoid conception?

    No amount of internet-scouring can replace the clarity gained from one-on-one, empathetic consultation, tailored for you. As a hormonal-based observational method that can utilize the ClearBlue Monitor, the MM is ideal for identifying fertile windows when other symptoms are less than clear.

ONE YEAR of COACHING / $230

I’m delighted to partner with Vitae Fertility to support you in your first year. Simply enter my name as your preferred instructor when you register. Follow-up sessions are formally scheduled for months 1, 3, and 6, and you can enjoy unlimited correspondence with me for quick answers to your questions. I’m here to help you at every step via text, call, email, or quick video chat—whatever works best! Learn more at Vitae Fertility and check out everything you’ll receive once you register.

ANNUAL RENEWAL / $125

Receive ongoing support after the first year at a discounted renewal rate of $125. You’ll be rolled right over from Vitae Fertility into the Clairvaux Fertility family seamlessly. Formal follow-up sessions can be scheduled and ongoing, unlimited check-ins about this and that are most welcome.

WHY CHOOSE NFP?

We believe the female body, fertility, and conception are good and designed by God—worthy of honor, not erasure. For a couple, the Marquette Method is an invitation to let your bodies tell the truth of your hearts—both of you giving and receiving everything of each other, withholding nothing.

In the broader context of a culture that has rejected this vision and suffered a breakdown of enduring marriage, we are also aware of the mounting scientific evidence of the harmful effects of synthetic contraceptives on the female body. We therefore believe NFP is a holistic, whole-person, and moral means of pregnancy spacing within marriage.

Will it WORK FOR ME?

But what about your personal situations and health history that can leave you with more questions than answers? What if you have good reasons to avoid conception right now? No amount of internet-scouring can replace the clarity gained from one-on-one, empathetic consultation, tailored for you. As a hormonal-based observational method that can utilize the ClearBlue Monitor, the MM is ideal for couples navigating transitions (post-partum, breastfeeding, pre-menopausal), dealing with irregular cycles, or struggling to identify fertile windows. Just want to talk about it to see if the MM is right for your family? Schedule a free 30 minute call on the Clairvaux Calendly page.

WHAT ABOUT US?

We believe marriages are strongest when both husband and wife agree with God’s moral ordering of our bodies, our sexual differentiation, and our equal dignity. To that end, we endeavor to use the opportunity to teach NFP not merely as a practical instrument but also as a transformational occasion for the grace of marriage to grow. A marriage that is total, faithful, fruitful and free is God’s dream for you, and we’re committed to it. We’ll help you overcome challenges and reach breakthroughs in your NFP journey.

“if she loves with her whole being, nothing is lacking where everything is given.”

— St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Contact

Not quite ready for a consult, but have a question? Send me an email, or fill out the form, and I’ll be in touch soon.

Email
jenn@clairvauxfertility.com