Mom: birth control
Get information on the latest methods of contraception, their side effects, and how to choose what works for you
Birth Control for Moms
What you need to know, whether you plan on having another child or not
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3 birth control options for moms who are still expanding their families, done, or in between
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What moms need to know about birth control -- whether they are planning on having another child or not
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My husband and I are ready to start trying for a second child. Can I get pregnant while I am still nursing my 15-month-old son? I've heard that breastfeeding serves as "natural birth control." Is this true?
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Making the Birth Control Swap
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Could your birth control method be masking fertility problems?
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Ready to have a baby? Find out how soon you can get pregnant after going off birth control pills.
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How a common birth control method can kill your sex drive, and which options could work better for you
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Having sex after giving birth still requires thoughts on family planning and contraception. Find out the best kind of contraception to plan your family.
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How effective is breastfeeding as birth control? What new moms should know about contraceptives after the baby is born.
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Ready for sex, but not for another baby? Check out these brand-new, FDA-approved forms of contraception














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