Articles related to "Family Planning"



Natural Family Planning: What it Is. . . and Isn't
A personal introduction to Natural Family Planning, a working definition, and five myths that have given it a bad reputation.
natural family planning fertility contraception

Can Exclusive Breastfeeding Help Prevent Pregnancy?
Not sure about what type of family planning option to use postpartum? Learn more about how Lactational Amennorhea Method (LAM) is gaining acceptance as a reliable and inexpensive family planning option for breastfeeding women less than six months postpartum.
lactational amennorhea method lam breastfeeding lactation family planning

American-Chinese Relations
Chinese and American relations have taken a tumble after the recent air space tragedy. Once again the Chinese stance on human rights is thrown into the limelight.
human rights usa china family planning

Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning
Is breastfeeding an effective method of birth control? Are breastfeeding and natural family planning compatible?
breastfeeding lactation lam lactational amenorrhea method natural family planning

Cabbages & Condoms: Hilltribe Family Planning
In the Northern Mountains of Thailand, the non-profit arm of the PDA has opened a remarkable restaurant and Museum called Cabbages and Condoms which is helping the locals
bangkok phuket pattaya chiang rai aka

Getting the Men Involved
Some ideas for including your man in natural family planning, beyond asking the age-old question, "Is it safe now?"
natural family planning family planning fertility awareness method fam fertility

Is Natural Family Planning Right for You?
Find out if Natural Family Planning is the best fit for you.
natural family planning fertility awareness method contraception birth control reproduction

Natural Family Planning
Many people know that NFP is a pill-free way of managing fertility. What they often do not realize is that NFP can be just as effective as the pill - naturally.
natural family planning birth control hormonal birth control rhythm method sympto-thermal method

NFP Success Story #1: Conception at Last
The first in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. Here, I share my conception success story.
natural family planning conception contraception fertility awareness method rhythm method

Secondary Fertility Signs
Mittelschmerz and other strange happenings around the time of ovulation.
natural family planning contraception conception fertility birth control

So you want to have a Millennium Baby, baby?
The author jumps on the Millennium Bandwagon with a tongue-in-cheek look at what's in store for parents in the next century.
millennium parenting fatherhood babies children

Surviving Las Vegas
The hustle and bustle of Las Vegas can be exhausting, especially when balancing business and pleasure. A bit of effort can make your trip both productive and fun.
las vegas business travel family planning

An Explanation of Vasectomy
Vasectomy is an operation where the tubes carrying sperms from the testes are divided, so that the ejaculate (semen) from the penis does not contain any fertile sperm.
vasectomy male sterilization family planning vasectomy reversal sperm count

Avoid Homeschool Distractions
One of the keys to homeschooling is minimizing distractions in the home. A quiet and calm learning environment is important for both the student and the teacher.
avoid homeschool distractions avoiding homeschool interuptions homeschool family planning misconceptions about homeschool schedules homeschool scheduling

Billings Ovulation Method
A summary of the Billings Ovulation Method, its rules for observing and charting cervical mucus, avoiding pregnancy, achieving pregnancy, and whether or not this method might be right for you!
billings ovulation method billings method ovulation method bom natural family planning

Birth Control - What's out there?
A compilation of available birth control options, with brief descriptions.
birth control iud mini pill condoms diaphram

Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Mothers who exclusively breastfeed following certain criteria have a 98% effective form of birth control during the first six months of their baby's life.
lactational amenorrhea lactational amenorrhea method breastfeeding and contraception breastfeeding and fertility birth control option

Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Fluid
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical fluid, one of the easiest fertility signs to monitor.
natural family planning fertility awareness method rhythm method contraception conception

Charting Your Fertility Signs: Cervical Position
Simple, clear instructions for charting your cervical position. Don't worry -- this is an optional sign!
cervix cervical postion natural family planning natural birth control birth control

Choosing a Birth Control Method
When it comes to birth control women have a variety of options to choose from. Choices may be based on a woman's health as well as personal preference.
birth control methods family planning preventing pregnancy oral contraceptives birth control patch

Free Or Low Cost?
Depending on your income, you can get effective birth control for little or no cost.
planned parenthood woman’s clinic birth control pills condoms

Holiday Vacation Activities
Suggestions for keeping children busy during the holiday season are given.
holiday activities for kids busy kids during the holidays family planning during the holidays seasonal camps christmas crafts for children

Lunaception, Part 1
Join Louise Lacey as she searches for a natural way to avoid conception, discovers the power of moonlight, feels the rhythm of the universe. . .and a whole lot more!
lunaception moon cycles natural family planning nfp rhythm method

NFP Success Story #2: Living with PCOS
The second in a series of articles that highlights how women have used natural family planning techniques to prevent pregnancy, achieve pregnancy, improve their lives, or overcome obstacles. This month, Laurie shares how nfp techniques, along with medical intervention, help her live with the challenges of PCOS.
pcos pcod polycystic ovarian syndrome polycystic ovarian disease polycystic ovaries

NFP Success Story #4: Catholic Commitment
The story of one Catholic couple's commitment to NFP and the spiritual, physical, and marital benefits they've experienced in their practice. The fourth in our series of success stories.
natural family planning nfp fam fertility awareness method humanae vitae

Why Control the Population?
With the Earth's population nearing the 8 billion mark, how long can our natural resources survive?
population control natural resource management population growth family planning and the environment birth control

Birth Control Options
Many people realize it is their responsibility to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. There are many forms of birth control available to choose from
birth control methods birth control options birth control explained contraceptives abstinence

Margaret Sanger and Birth Control
Margaret Sanger was appalled at the conditions facing married women in the late 1800s and early 1900s who were bearing too many children, ruining their health and dying.
margaret sanger sex. birth control venereal diseases abortion family planning

NFP Success Story #3: Natural Child Spacing
How Sheila Kippley used natural means to space her children and ended up launching an "ecological mothering" movement. The third in our series of success stories.
natural family planning lactation amenorrhea lactational amenorrhea method lam ecological mothering

Pregnancy and Parenting with Sarcoidosis
The decision to raise a family warrants some special considerations when either parent is challenged by chronic sarcoidosis. This article will examine some pertinent issues.
parenting pregnancy childbearing sarcoidois chronic condition

Preparing Your Firstborn for a Sibling
For as old as she is now, your only child is used to being the center of your universe. Help her grasp the concept of what it means to be a big sister with these tips.
preparing child for baby preparing only child for a sibling preparing for a baby pregnancy plans new baby checklist

Depo-Provera II: Some Women Love It
Part two in a series of articles about Depo-Provera. Women that love Depo-Provera, and a look at the good points.
depo depo provera provera shot injection

Roe vs. Wade-A Woman's Right
A discussion of women's rights
roe wade women's health abortions

Afterpains don't have to be a pain!
How your uterus gets back to it's normal shape and size after birth, why you may feel some cramping(afterpains)and how to ease your discomfort, including traditional medicine and herbal remedies.
uterus uterine cramping involution breastfeeding

Ski Stylin’ at 4 Seasons Whistler
The Four Seasons Whistler offers excellent high-end ski packages and services at the site of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
skiing and snowboarding whistler blackcomb four seasons resort whistler ski vacations snowsports

Global Overpopulation
Is being childfree a contribution to the world's resources?
childfree overpopulation population

Spacing Between Siblings
When parents begin to plan for the second baby, they may wonder what the ideal spacing is between siblings. There are many issues to consider when planning your family.
spacing between siblings ideal spacing spacing siblings siblings spaced apart siblings spaced close

Conceive Magazine
With a founder that struggled with infertility issues for several years, Conceive magazine is a resource for women and couples on the path towards parenthood.
conceive magazine assisted reproductive technologies reproductive health infertility articles fertility periodical

High STD Rates, Abstinence Ed Link
Health officials fault abstinence-only-until-marriage curricula in the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases in teens.
high std rates abstinence only sex education teen infections sexually transmitted diseases in teens abstinence only until marriage curricula

Margaret Sanger
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger founder of the birth control movement national birth control league white plains hospital advice centers

Moving Ahead
Moving can be a stressful time for all members of the family. This is dedicated to help relieve some of that stress and make your move more enjoyable and great for the kids.
moving with family family fun fun with family moving summer

New Blood Test Detects Down Syndrome
In only 2-3 years, this new test could be available to expectant mothers that would detect the baby's DNA with a simple blood test.
testing for down syndrome detecting baby's dna blood test for down syndrome mother's blood testing prenatal testing

Remembering the late John Colicos
A special farewell tribute to the late John Colicos, best known by Sci-Fi Fans for his work on <i>Battlestar Galactica</i> and <i>Star Trek</i> and the trivia question for this week.
john colicos star trek

Santa Cruz Rainy Day Tips
Family vacationers in Santa Cruz have a lot of activity choices, even in bad weather.
santa cruz rainy day activity santa cruz kid on rainy day santa cruz california santa cruz vacation california family vacation

Spirit Babies
This clairvoyant medium writes about the pre-birth connection parents can have with their children through a spiritual journey encompassing the mind, body and spirit.
spirit babies walter makichen clairvoyant medium preconception communication prebirth communication

Surprise! Pro-Life Feminist isn't an Oxymoron
An introduction to the new list of feminist-friendly links on <b>both</b> sides of the Choice issue

Thanksgiving Tips
Thanksgiving is, for many, a day of good food and good company. Having a disability shouldn't get in the way of enjoying either.
disability mobility impairment thanksgiving friends family

The Child Welfare System
An article describing the state of our child welfare system and what can be done to change it.
foster care social services child protection services

Toni Weschler's Taking Charge of Your Fertility
Taking Charge of Your Fertility offers the reader great insight on women's reproductive health issues and the fertility awareness method.
fertility awareness tcoyf taking charge of your fertility ovulation chart trying to get pregnant

Websites for Jesus Freaks
There are a number of Christian and Catholic-based websites where you can learn new things, ponder discoveries and have fun surfing.
christian catholic website site surfing


| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 0-9 |