Marquette Mira vs. Clearblue Quiz
The People Behind the Quiz
This quiz was developed by the team of certified Marquette Method instructors at Vitae Fertility Education. We teach the Marquette Method of NFP online in personalized, 1:1 classes to people all over the world.
Our marquette method instructors are all fully trained and highly experienced in all of the Marquette Method protocols— including the new provisional Marquette Method Mira protocols. Some of the Vitae Fertility instructors are part of the research teams for the ongoing Marquette Mira effectiveness studies.
In short, we know exactly the state of the science and ensure our clients benefit from the the latest information coming out of the Boland Institute for Natural Family Planning.
Since Vitae Fertility was founded in 2017, we’ve taught over 6000 couples how to use the Marquette Method of NFP effectively and confidently.
If you don’t already have a Marquette instructor, we’d love to teach you too. You can find out more about our Marquette Method teaching packages here or, if you have questions, sign up for a free Marquette Method NFP Consultation.
Meet Our Team of Marquette Instructors
Louise Boychuk, RN, MMCP
Edmonton, Alberta
Katie Creviston, RN, MMCP
Denver, Colorado
Jennifer Fallon, RN, MMCP
Califon, New Jersey
Lindsey Gilmore, RN, MMCP
Austin, Texas
Michelle Grant, RN, MMCP
Fort Worth, Texas
Anneli Grimard, RN, MMCP
British Columbia, Canada
Stephanie Hilgert, RN, MMCP
Louisiana
Paula Romanoski, RN, MMCP
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Nikki Schuiling, RN, MMCP
Chicago, Illinois
Katie Schweinsberg, RN, MMCP
Island Lake, Illinois
Jennifer Sikes, RN,
MMCP
South Bend, Indiana
Amanda Smith, RN,
MMCP
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Bethany Smith, RN,
MMCP
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Theresa Stujenske, PhD, RN, MMCP
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Ashlee Underwood, RN, MMCP
Edmonton, Alberta
The Vitae Fertility Difference
Here’s what you can expect when you learn the Marquette Method with a Vitae Fertility instructor…
Experience
We’ve collectively taught over 6000 clients, which means our hands-on experience with NFP goes way beyond the basics.
We regularly teach clients with complicated fertility histories, complicated charts, and the full range of women’s health conditions which affect menstrual cycles.
Rest assured that we know what to do, even if you’re cycles aren’t “easy.”
Confidentiality
We only offer 1:1, private instruction. Why? Because your fertility is unique. Personal to you as a couple.
We don’t offer group classes because we tailor each class to the specific needs of each client. And we want to you feel comfortable asking questions as you learn. NFP is healthcare. Your doctor doesn’t schedule you into a group class, so we don’t either.
Marquette Method Manuals
In 2017, Louise (our founder) wrote two books on the Marquette Method of NFP. One book for breastfeeding women and one is for women in regular cycles. These aren’t brochures—they are in-depth manuals (the breastfeeding book is 108 pages). They’re only available through Vitae Fertility.
You’ll get one in the mail when you become a Vitae Fertility client.
Answers to your questions
We never want you worrying about what to do next if things get tricky. You will always be able to get in touch with your instructor anytime.
Our policy is to respond within a day. Even on weekends. Even on holidays.
Clearblue and Mira Experience
All of the Vitae Fertility instructors are fully trained and experienced in teaching the Marquette Method with the Clearblue Fertility Monitor and the Mira Fertility Monitor.
We recommend that most of our clients begin with the Clearblue monitor, but it’s always your choice. If you don’t know which monitor to start with, your instructor can help you choose.
If you start with Clearblue and then later decide to switch to Mira, your instructor will teach you the new provisional Mira monitor protocols in a follow-up session at no extra charge.
Team-Based Approach to Your Care
We’re nurses, and in healthcare nurses always work in teams. The Vitae Fertility team meets regularly to support one another as we support our clients.
If one of us has a client who is struggling to interpret their fertility, we draw upon the collective wisdom and experience of all the team to arrive at a plan.
Marquette Method Certified
All the Vitae Fertility instructors are Marquette Method Certified Professionals (MMCPs).
We are all active members of the Marquette Method Professional Association. (Many of us serve on the board and on committees, too.)
We Walk in Faith
Vitae Fertility isn’t just a business. It’s a ministry.
You don’t have to be Catholic to be a Vitae Fertility client (we welcome clients of any faith background and have many clients who are not religious) but we know that we could not do this work without Jesus.
We pray together, fast together, and let God guide us in our work.
We Use Marquette, Too!
We practice what we teach! We’re all moms with years of experience with Natural Family Planning and the Marquette Method. Most of us also have experience with other methods prior to switching to Marquette.