Birth control may seem like an odd topic for a blog on crisis/unplanned pregnancies but it is something that you may want to begin thinking about. Towards the end of both of my pregnancies, I can recall my doctor or a nurse asking me if I had given thought to birth control method of choice I would be using after the birth of my babies. It’s a good idea to start thinking now about what birth control method will work best for you. Even if you have sworn off men and sex, it is still a wise idea to go ahead and be on birth control as a precaution.

Nowadays there are many different types of birth control in which a woman can choose from such as birth control pills, injections, and intrauterine devices (commonly known as IUDs). Birth control is not a “one size fits all.” The right type of birth control varies from woman to woman and must be based on medical history, age, and her plans for future pregnancies and children.

“The Pill” is the most popular method of birth control according to a report released in 2004 by the Centers for Disease Control’s National Center for Health Statistics, about 11.7 million women in the United States used some form of oral contraceptives while only about 2 million women use Depo-Provera, which is an injectable contraceptive taken quarterly. Now some oral contraceptives have added benefits such as helping women with bloating or clearing up skin for women who have problems with acne. The biggest downfall to the birth control pill seems to be remembering to take it!

It should also be said that the only type of birth control method that can prevent sexually transmitted diseases is condoms. The above mentioned methods are only used to prevent pregnancy.
So, begin to think about the type of birth control that you would like to use after your baby is born and start talking with your health care provider about it.

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More on Birth Control:
The Male Pill
Birth Control Costs Rising on College Campuses