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Hi there! Christy here! I am a Registered Nurse and your Marquette Method instructor/creator of this course. I find great joy in teaching NFP and combining my love for education with the desire to integrate faith and medicine. Coming from a medical background, I appreciate the integration of science and new technology the MM offers, and am excited to walk with you on your fertility journey. I also use the method myself and can speak from personal experience in navigating fertility through different seasons of life. Come journey with me and learn how you are "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"! -Christy Garbus MSN, RN

Christina Garbus

Instructor, Course Creator

Christy Garbus is a Registered Nurse and graduated with her BSN from Regis University in 2014, masters in nursing education in 2019, and has been teaching the Marquette Method of NFP since 2019. She has hospital experience in cardiac and emergency medicine, and clinic experience in OBGYN and family practice. She was the operations manager and one of the fertility educators at Bella Health and Wellness. A Marquette user herself, Christy talks a lot about her own experience in how this method of NFP has helped her and her husband both achieve and avoid pregnancy in addition to the blessing NFP has been in strengthening their marriage. She lives in Colorado with her husband, Caleb, and two kiddos and loves hosting parties, climbing mountains, and singing in small spaces with echoey walls.

Why Learn the Marquette Method?

  • The Marquette Method (MM) is a Natural Family Planning method that utilizes technology to track urinary hormone metabolites (Estrogen and Luteinizing Hormone). It gives a daily, objective reading of LOW (not fertile), HIGH (fertile), or PEAK (ovulating), to help identify one's fertile window.
  • It can be used in conjunction with other methods of NFP, but is 98% effective in avoiding pregnancy independent of other biological markers.
  • The MM utilizes technology: Clear Blue Fertility Monitor
  • It's user friendly: Urinate on test stick every morning for results!

What About Mucus and Temperature?

Do you like charting mucus and temperature?  

We can help you navigate those!

Don't want to chart mucus or temperature? 

No Problem! Marquette is 98% effective for avoiding pregnancy using only hormone observation through use of the monitor.

What about the "Double Peak"??!! 

Marquette eliminates the "double peak" phenomenon because the monitor confirms an LH surge, and thus ovulation. This gives you confidence in identifying the post-ovulatory phase of your cycle.

Why an Online Course?

This course was designed to be user-friendly and allow you to pace yourself through the learning process. The individual modules in this course provide the same information, but allow you to slow things down and digest all the material at your own pace. You can also re-watch videos if you need a refresher.

After you are done learning, I want you to know you are supported and never want you to feel in the dark at any point. (Email or 15-minute phone consults are available to you for 1 year and included in your course fee).  

What if I am Postpartum/Breastfeeding?

We have a course specifically for you! If you have previously learned the Marquette Method for regular cycles you can purchase just the Breastfeeding course. If this is your first time officially learning Marquette, you will want to purchase the bundled course of regular and postpartum courses. Purchase of the postpartum/breastfeeding course also gets you follow-up (Email questions and 15-minute phone consults are available to you for 1 year and included in your course fee).

What Do I Need?

This method utilizes the Clear Blue Fertility Monitor and associated test sticks. You can begin charting within the first four days of your menstrual cycle. **If you are just coming off hormonal contraception, or have cycles less than 21 or more than 42 days long please contact me at [email protected] before enrolling as you may have additional, special instructions**
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FAQs

  • How long do I have access to the course?

    You have access to the course for 1 calendar year. The first few sessions are designed to get you started charting right away, and those can be completed in one evening.

  • What if I am postpartum, breastfeeding, and/or have abnormal cycles?

    There is a special protocol for you! Postpartum/breastfeeding lessons will be available the first week of May. Please email me at [email protected] and we can discuss additional pricing based on your needs. If your cycles are greater than 40 days or shorter than 22 days please email me before registering!

  • Is follow-up included?

    Your course session includes access to email instructors for 1 year and you can schedule 15min phone consultations as needed for that year.

  • What if I need a certificate for marriage prep?

    If you need a certificate, there is additional information we need to review for marriage prep. To obtain your certificate, please visit my website to join an online marriage prep group session. This includes 3 sessions (2 as a group, 1 individual with a year of email or phone follow-up a needed). While you will learn the method, this course does not contain all the theology required to count as marriage preparation.

  • Can I use the older model of the ClearBlue Monitor?

    Yes, the older "original" model can also be used. Many clients find the newer model is often cheaper, easier to find, and easier to use.

  • Can I use different test sticks?

    No. The test sticks designed for the monitor must be utilized. You can usually get through two cycles with one box of sticks. The monitor detects estrogen and LH, which gives you a pre-ovulatory warning in addition to confirmation of ovulation. Other over the counter LH strips may confirm ovulation, but do not give you that pre-ovulatory warning to help identify the beginning of your fertile window.