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Considering an IUD after you deliver? What you need to know.

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Though most moms are focused on labor and delivery, sometime in your 3rd trimester, your prenatal provider will probably ask what your plans are for contraception after you deliver your little one.

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IUD Removal

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Removing IUDs is an easy procedure that can be done in a clinician’s office and usually involves minimal pain.

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Help! I Forgot to Take My Birth Control Pill

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Forgetting to take your birth control pill can be a very scary experience. But, don’t fear, the answers are right here

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Getting Birth Control Pills – No Exam Needed

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You can get birth control as a teen without having to have a pelvic exam. That’s right, you don’t need to have a complete exam to get birth control.

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Birth Control While Breastfeeding

Despite what you might have heard, breastfeeding is not effective birth control. Many women mistakenly think that they’re not fertile and able to get pregnant until they have a period, that’s not true.

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Long Acting Reversible Contraception: LARCS

We have lots of other birth control options that don’t require you to remember to do something all the time. These are even more effective methods than the Pill, Patch and Ring because there’s very little chance that they won’t be used correctly.

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Birth Control After 40

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Many women I speak to are surprised to learn that they can take birth control pills in their 40’s and early 50’s as long as there are no contraindications. Women who are in Perimenopause will benefit from taking a low dose birth control pill to help with their symptoms as well as provide contraception.

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The 7 Worst Things You Can Do with a Condom

When you’re using condoms to prevent pregnancy or to protect against getting a sexually transmitted infection, for your own safety and that of others, don’t do the following seven things.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be—and you should not use it as—a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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