PLANNING A PREGNANCY
PLANNING A PREGNANCY We know that planning a pregnancy is a big decision, and we want to help you get there. Whether you are using contraception for the first time or have been using it for years, finding the best method for your needs can be tricky. The following list will help you understand what is happening in your body when you take birth control pills and other methods of contraception. Condoms: If you and your partner use condoms (or internal condoms) to prevent pregnancy, all you need to do is stop using them. The spermicide in them can still kill sperm, so if you stop taking them before having sex again with your partner, you may be able to get pregnant quickly after stopping them. The Pill: Whether you use the combined or progestogen-only pill, you can get pregnant as soon as you stop taking it. To give yourself time to get to know your body and to monitor your cycle so that later you can time sex for when you are most fertile, wait a month after stopping your pill for t...