Plan Pregnancy

Prenatal vitamins: When should you start and how to choose

Planning and preparing for a pregnancy can be a challenging period for everyone involved. It's natural to want to be as prepared as possible and do the best you can to maximize your chances. But with so much information available, it can soon get overwhelming. If you’re feeling this way, know that you’re not alone. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the science behind prenatal vitamins and supplements and what the guidance is around taking these.

Birth Control

Depo-Provera: How effective is the birth control shot?

In this article, we’re going to do a deep dive into the birth control shot, explaining exactly what it is, its effectiveness, and side effects you need to know about before deciding which birth control method is best for you

Birth Control

What happens when the birth control implant is inserted?

The birth control implant – also commonly known by the brand names Nexplanon or Implanon – is a type of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). This type of hormonal birth control contains a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone. This is slowly released into the body and works to prevent pregnancy by stopping ovulation and thickening cervical mucus. The implant is highly effective and can be left in place for several years, which may appeal to you if you’re looking for a long-lasting, effective method of birth control that you don’t need to think about. But what’s it like to get the implant? Here’s everything you need to know about implant insertion.

Birth Control

Birth control implant (Nexplanon): What happens after removal and side effects

Getting the implant removed is a straightforward procedure that requires the expertise of a trained healthcare professional. Whether you are planning a pregnancy, switching birth control methods, or have decided the implant isn’t right for you, it's essential to understand the process and what to expect during implant removal.

Birth Control

What are fertility awareness methods?

Fertility awareness methods are a popular way of preventing pregnancy by using knowledge about the menstrual cycle to find the fertile days, for example, by tracking cervical mucus before and after ovulation. But how do these methods work, exactly? In this article, we’ll go through what physiological signs can be used to track fertility, different kinds of fertility awareness methods, how they work, how effective they are, and more.