Online Marquette Method Instruction

Master the
Marquette Method.

One-on-one, online instruction for women and couples who want objective, hormone-based NFP without guesswork — with nurse-led support for postpartum, irregular cycles, and real family life.

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Less guesswork Objective hormone readings and clear daily guidance.
Highly effective Evidence-based instruction backed by method effectiveness research.
Postpartum friendly Support for breastfeeding, cycle return, and changing seasons.
100% online Learn from home with flexible virtual instruction.

Why women choose Marquette

Clarity you can count on.

Once a day, you use a simple at-home Clearblue monitor to read your key fertility hormones. That gives you objective information about where you are in your cycle — applied through charting protocols backed by decades of published research.

A clear daily routine

A simple, few-minutes-a-day rhythm: take a reading with the fertility monitor and note it on your chart. Each day gives you a plain answer about where you are in your cycle.

Objective hormone data

Marquette reads your actual hormones — estrogen and LH — rather than relying only on subjective signs you have to interpret. That objectivity is what makes it so reassuring.

Works in every season

Whether you're avoiding pregnancy, trying to conceive, postpartum, breastfeeding, navigating irregular cycles, or preparing for marriage, the method adapts with you.

The evidence

The Marquette Method is up to 99% effective at avoiding pregnancy with correct use, in peer-reviewed research from the Marquette University Institute for Natural Family Planning.

Source: Fehring, Schneider & Barron (2008) · Marquette University Institute for Natural Family Planning

Is Marquette right for you?

Made for your season of life.

One of Marquette's greatest strengths is how it adapts. See yourself in any of these? You're exactly who this is for.

Preparing for marriage

Begin married life with a shared, confident approach to NFP — and a completion certificate for your diocese when you need one.

Postpartum or breastfeeding

Objective hormone readings bring clarity to the unpredictable months when your cycle is returning.

Avoiding pregnancy naturally

A hormone-free, faithful way to understand your fertility and make confident decisions each cycle.

Trying to conceive

Pinpoint your fertile window and time intimacy with clarity — especially helpful when cycles are hard to read.

Irregular cycles

When cycle length and signs are unpredictable, objective hormone data keeps the method workable and reassuring.

Not sure if it fits?

Start with a free consultation and we'll help you decide — no pressure, no obligation.

Book a Free Consultation

The intro call is free and low-pressure — just a chance to see if Marquette is right for you.

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

One flat fee for complete instruction. Annual renewal keeps you connected to provider support as your needs change.

Complete First Year

Marquette Method Instruction

$199

Includes a full year of provider support · $75/year to renew after

Personalized instruction, priced to be more accessible for families. You get the same one-on-one, nurse-led instruction and full year of support you'd look for anywhere — at a price built for real family budgets.
  • One-on-one virtual instruction with your certified instructor
  • Your personalized written protocol
  • Clear guidance for using the fertility monitor
  • Charting materials and reference guides
  • Support for postpartum, breastfeeding, irregular cycles, and changing seasons
  • One full year of follow-up questions and chart support
  • Marriage-prep certificate available on request
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Renewal support is $75/year after your first year · Evenings and weekends available · 100% online

The process

Simple to start.

Getting started is easier than you'd expect. Three steps, and you'll never chart alone.

01

Schedule your session

Start with a free 15-minute consultation, then book your one-on-one instruction session at a time that works for your life — evenings and weekends included.

02

Learn the method in one session

Your instructor walks you through the monitor, charting, and your personalized protocol. After this single session, you'll be equipped to begin using Marquette with confidence.

03

Get support all year long

Cana stays with you — available for questions, chart reviews, and guidance through postpartum, cycle changes, and every new season — for your full first year and beyond.

★★★★★

Marisa is a phenomenal choice if you're considering Marquette instructors. She has a solid medical background as a Nurse Practitioner and comprehensive understanding of Marquette.

T.H. Washington, D.C. · Marquette Method

★★★★★

We've really appreciated her timely responses whenever questions have arisen. She's also fun to work with and clearly cares about us as a couple! We highly recommend working with Marisa!

A.J. Minneapolis, MN · Marquette Method

Your instructors

Marisa Hartnett, FNP-C

Marisa Hartnett

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) · Founder, Cana Women's Health

Marquette Method Certified Professional Certified FEMM Provider

The guidance she offers is not purely academic — it's lived, tested, and personal.

Marisa brings years of experience as an emergency department registered nurse and is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. With a background in ministry, she has a deep passion for serving others and supporting families. A wife and mother of two boys herself, Marisa combines medical expertise and pastoral experience to offer guidance that is both scientifically grounded and rooted in a genuine desire to help families thrive.

She uses the Marquette Method in her own family life — navigating postpartum, changing seasons, and the realities of practice from the inside out.

Board-Certified FNP Postpartum Specialist FEMM Provider
Aniston Russ, RN

Aniston Russ

RN · Labor & Delivery Nurse

Marquette Method Certified Professional Certified FEMM Teacher

Aniston loves caring for women and brings five years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse to every session. She is passionate about fertility awareness and walking with women through pregnancy and the postpartum season, offering warm, one-on-one guidance grounded in real clinical experience. She is currently in midwifery school, deepening the care she already brings to Cana.

Registered Nurse Labor & Delivery Postpartum Future Midwife

More than a method

When your chart reveals more.

Sometimes charting surfaces patterns worth a closer look — a luteal phase that runs short, signs that point to a possible hormone imbalance, or cycles that don't behave the way you'd expect. Most instructors can only tell you to see your doctor.

At Cana, our team includes a board-certified family nurse practitioner. Charting alone isn't a diagnosis — but if your chart raises questions, we can help you understand what it may mean and, when it's the right fit, guide you toward Restorative Reproductive Care as a next step.

Learn about Restorative Reproductive Care →

Instruction available online, nationwide. Restorative medical care availability depends on state eligibility, licensure, and the appropriate care pathway.

Common questions

Frequently asked.

How effective is the Marquette Method?

With correct use, published research shows 98–99% effectiveness for avoiding pregnancy — comparable to hormonal contraception. Method effectiveness depends on correct application, which is exactly what one-on-one instruction and a year of follow-up support ensure.

Is the Clearblue monitor included, and when do I need it?

The Clearblue Advanced Fertility Monitor is purchased separately. It's a one-time device you buy directly from the retailer, and it isn't included in the $199 instruction fee. You can find the monitor and strips we recommend on our Marquette Method Supplies page. You don't need it for your free consultation, but it's helpful to have it (and to skim the user manual) before your full instruction session so the device feels familiar.

Is Marquette effective postpartum or while breastfeeding?

Yes — this is one of Marquette's greatest strengths. The hormone monitor provides objective readings that cut through the ambiguity of early postpartum return of fertility, making it far more reliable than mucus-only methods during breastfeeding.

How does virtual instruction work?

All instruction is conducted online via video call. Our instructors serve clients nationwide. Sessions are scheduled at times that work for your life — evenings and weekends included. You'll receive written materials and follow-up support after your session.

What if my cycles are irregular?

Irregular cycles are one of the primary reasons women choose Marquette over other methods. The objective hormone data makes the method workable even when cycle length or mucus patterns are hard to read. Our instructors have specific experience supporting women with PCOS, thyroid issues, and other cycle irregularities.

Is this method compatible with Catholic teaching?

Yes. The Marquette Method was developed at a Catholic university and is fully consistent with the Church's teaching on natural family planning. All Cana instructors share this conviction and can speak to the theological as well as medical dimensions of NFP.

Can Marquette instruction count for marriage preparation?

Yes. Many engaged couples complete their NFP requirement with us. Just let us know during instruction and we'll provide a certificate of completion for your diocese or parish, at no extra cost.

Do you teach the Mira monitor protocols?

Not yet, and that's a deliberate choice. The Clearblue protocols we teach carry years of published, peer-reviewed effectiveness research. Mira's protocols are still provisional. When you're making decisions this important, we'd rather hand you well-studied instructions than promising ones. We follow the research closely and will offer Mira the day the evidence earns it.

Not sure Marquette is your fit? Take the two-minute quiz, or book a free 15-minute consultation and we'll figure it out together.

Still wondering if Marquette
is right for you?

Book a free consultation and we'll help you take the next step with confidence. Fifteen low-pressure minutes with your instructor — no obligation.

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