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TAPE / SLIDE PROGRAMME

‘Natural Family Planning‘

by Dr Elizabeth Clubb, FRCGP.

  • Anatomy and Physiology (Part I)
  • Sympto-thermal method (Part II)
  • Breast-feeding (Part III)
  • Pre-menopause (Part IV)
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Parts 1 & 2

Normal Fertility

A tape-slide

programme

in two parts

Part 1 - 24 slides 10 mins. Pulsed 1000Hz Script

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Rationale of using the method.
  • Essential background knowledge of anatomy and physiology:
  • Reproductive organs
  • Fertilisation
  • Embryo growth
  • Sex hormones
  • Phases of cycle
  • Ovulation
  • Oestrogen / progesterone levels
Part 2 - 33 slides 17 mins. Pulsed 1000Hz Script

Methodology - the sympto-thermal method

  • Determining the time of ovulation
  • Fertile & infertile days
  • Use of thermometer & charts
  • Interpretation of sympto-thermal charts Audience - Family Planning staff, General Public, Midwives, Health Visitors

  • Part 3 - Breast-feeding

    50 slides 22mins.

    • Breast-feeding is the natural way to space a family.
    • Explains the physiological changes during breast-feeding and weaning
    • Reassures breast-feeding mothers of their reduced fertility
    • Gives instruction in NFP during breast-feeding and weaning.
    Audience - Family Planning staff, General Public, Midwives, Health Visitors

    Part 4 - The pre-menopause 61 slides 21 mins. Pulsed 1000Hz Script
    • Physiological changes that occur approaching the menopause
    • To understand ‘the change’ is to see the symptoms in perspective
    • To recognise what is normal and natural
    • Particular reference is made to declining fertility
    • How to recognise fertile days and the lengthening period of infertility
    Audience - Family Planning staff, General Public,
    Carry on Breast-feeding

    Dr. Elizabeth Clubb (Adviser Chloe Fisher)

    58 slides 17 mins. Pulsed 1000 Hz Script

    To reassure and encourage potential and post-natal mothers.

    Introduction.

    • Advantages to mother and baby.
    • Dietary advice.
    Breast anatomy.
    • ‘Fixing’ baby on the breast.
    • Demand feeding.
    • Problems.
    • Exchange of ideas and advice.
    • Social attitudes.
    • Conclusion.
    A general educational programme about breast-feeding.
    Audience :- General public

    These programmes were produced in Department of Medical Illustration, John Radcliffe Hospital

    Available on sale or loan from :



    Graves Medical Audiovisual Library

    Graves Medical Audio Visual Library,

    Concord Video and Film Council Ltd.

    201 Felixstowe Road,
    Ipswich,
    Suffolk.
    IP3 9BJ

    Tel : 01473 726 012
    Tel : 01473 715 754



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