How can I prepare for breastfeeding before I give birth? What can I do after birth if I want to breastfeed? How can I help my baby get a good latch while learning to breastfeed? What are signs of a good latch in breastfeeding? What are some common breastfeeding latch...
Every woman\’s journey to motherhood is different, but one of the first decisions a new mom makes is how to feed her child. When you choose to breastfeed, you make an investment in your baby\’s future. Breastfeeding allows you to make the food that is...
This method is when you do not have sex or use a barrier method on the days you are most fertile (most likely to become pregnant). You can read about barrier methods in the following chart. A woman who has a regular menstrual cycle has about 9 or more days each month...
For more information about birth control methods, call womenshealth.gov at 800-994-9662 (TDD: 888-220-5446) or contact the following organizations: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Phone: 800-762-2264 x 349 (for publications requests only) Food and...
No, they won\’t protect you. Birth control pills and most other birth control methods will not protect you from STIs, including HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). They only protect against pregnancy. The male latex condom is the best birth control method that...
Today\’s pills have lower doses of hormones than ever before. This has greatly lowered the risk of side effects. But there are still pros and cons with taking birth control pills. Pros include having: More regular and lighter periods Fewer menstrual cramps A...
