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Surprise baby for size-eight beauty therapist
By Ella Harris on 06/05/2011 13:14:39
Tiny 20-year-old gives birth on the loo, two weeks after doctors missed her pregnancy at a contraceptive pill check up
A size-eight beauty therapist has revealed her shock at giving birth to a healthy 8lb, 7oz baby boy on the loo, after having no idea she was pregnant.Lauren Peberdy visited her doctor for a contraceptive pill check up just two weeks before Baby
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Can I get pregnant while on the pill?
By Kimberley Smith on 06/11/2010 01:48:04
Yes, you can, the pill isn't 100% safe...
The Pill: fail-safe contraception?This is a very frequently asked question, and the answer is yes, it certainly is possible to become pregnant when you’re on the pill. A standard birth control pill is effective about 99.5% of the time if it is used
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Is the male Pill one step closer?
By Sophie Westnedge on 29/05/2012 12:56:53
Scientists believe they new findings mean they may be getting closer to making a male contraceptive pill
Researchers believe that they have made a vital discovery that means they could be one step closer to developing a contraceptive pill that works for men and the effects of which could be reversed, reports BBC News. Scientists leading the study
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Mum gives birth to two sets of twins in one year
By Sarah McKenzie on 13/04/2010 13:00:54
Hazel Bowden is the only woman in the UK to have two double deliveries within 12 months
we’d find a way.”Despite being on the contraceptive pill, Hazel discovered she was pregnant with her second set of twins just four months after giving birth. “I became so big that I couldn’t look after Hannah and Luke, and Andy had to stop working so
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The Pill and Breastfeeding
By ThinkBaby on 08/12/2008 01:47:01
Experts agree it is best not to get pregnant too soon after birth, but is it safe to take the pill if you're feeding your baby?
Although there is a very slim chance of getting pregnant whilst on the pill, the contraceptive pill is still one of the most effective ways of making sure you don't get pregnant until you are ready.In the case of women who are breastfeeding (which
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What if I'm on the pill when I get pregnant?
By ThinkBaby on 22/08/2009 03:35:11
Don't worry but do consult your doctor then stop taking the tablets.
avoiding sex in the first place!) is 100 per cent successful at preventing pregnancy, but the female contraceptive pill is one of the most reliable methods currently available. However, that still leaves between 0.5 and 5 per cent risk of conception
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Coming off the pill
By ThinkBaby on 28/12/2009 01:01:48
How long do I need to leave before trying to conceive after coming off the pill?
Some doctors recommend that you come off the pill three months before you start trying to conceive, others say there’s no need to wait and that you can start trying right away. The amount of time it takes to clear the pill from your system depends
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Persona Contraception Monitor
By Laura Lee Davies on 26/09/2006 09:14:28
If you're looking for more natural methods of contraception (especially ahead of conception), this test could be for you.
If you are looking for an alternative to the pill whilst you are preparing your body for pregnancy, you might want to try something like the Persona Contraception Monitor. Designed to help women gauge when, during their cycle, they have 'safe days
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Contraception after birth
By ThinkBaby on 19/01/2008 09:11:37
What are your options and how does breastfeeding affect them?
't return until after you wean your child, which is nature’s way of ensuring your body gets at least a few months’ rest after a pregnancy. If you breastfeed regularly throuhout the day then this is usually effective as contraception for the first six months
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Long-lasting contraception for parents
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/07/2007 01:34:33
There are some good alternatives to the pill or condoms, that allow you to control when you get pregnant, without affecting your fertility.
, it is a very efficient way of protecting against unwanted pregnancy.What is LARC?Long-acting reversible contraception is an alternative to having to use a daily pill or one-off contraceptives like condoms.There are various different options
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