contraception

"In 2017, 194,377 babies were born to teens who were 15 to 19 years old. For a teenager, learning that they are pregnant can be life shattering. They may feel guilt, shame, panic, and extreme isolation. This . . . guide is designed to shed light on this critical topic and equip young people with the knowledge they need to address the many facets of teen pregnancy. Readers will learn how to prevent unplanned pregnancy, the options available to them if they are pregnant, where to go to get the support they need, and how to talk to their loved ones about what's happening"--Provided by publisher.

"Birth control has existed in many forms over the course of history, but in the United States, the term itself was not in popular discourse until 1914. At that time, it was illegal to even distribute information about birth control. In the 1950s, the first oral contraceptive, known simply as "the pill" was developed. It was approved for use in the United States in 1960, and the uphill battle for religious and political approval began. This compilation includes New York Times articles that span a period of more than one hundred years. They provide vital context on birth control to those who want to know how we arrived at the medical, social, and political moment of today. Media literacy terms and questions are included to engage readers and activate critical thinking skills" -- Publisher.

Provides information for teenagers about contraception and pregnancy.

Explains the different birth control options that are available to women and discusses each method's effectiveness, side effects, use, advantages, and disadvantages.

A detailed guide to currently available methods of birth control.

Discusses the reproductive system and the various methods of birth control and how they work.

Advice and information for the pregnant teenager on sex, birth control, pregnancy, childbirth, abortion, adoption, marriage, and babies.

Presents cross-referenced, alphabetically arranged entries on topics related to birth control, including advocates and inventors, legal issues and cases, methods, countries, medical issues, organizations, religion, the reproductive system, research, and special populations.

Provides answers to question about birth control, covering human reproduction, the different methods, and how they may affect the body.

Explores controversial issues relating to pregnancy, including birth control, abortion, the impact of medical technology on reproductive choices, and the "medicalization" of childbirth.