tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post3310746605224239703..comments2023-11-23T03:29:36.076-05:00Comments on Blinded by the Light: 15 Non-Hormonal Birth Control Methods AmandaRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17057331670582864051noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-10683396099983829432016-06-02T16:33:58.558-04:002016-06-02T16:33:58.558-04:00I feel like you should update the Breastfeeding an...I feel like you should update the Breastfeeding and NFP sections. There are different NFP methods, all with their own success rates, and they differ greatly from the traditional Rhythm Method. You can learn more about fertility awareness methods from Natural Womanhood, and FACTS.<br /><br />Also, concerning breastfeeding, have you ever heard of the Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding? They were studied and put together by doctors after Sheila Kippley's writings on natural child spacing through breastfeeding, and can be a nice option for those women who want to naturally space their children, enjoy the gentle/natural parenting lifestyle, and have a bigger family. <br /><br />As a woman who uses and teaches the Sympto-Thermal Method of fertility awareness, it is so important to me that this info is shared. Thank you for allowing me to comment!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323434810807399782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-31805065502553092112015-11-18T05:32:45.484-05:002015-11-18T05:32:45.484-05:00I enthusiastically appreciate your effort for shar...I enthusiastically appreciate your effort for sharing this post on non hormonal birth control options which is been a very sensitive topic, which includes all effective & popular birth control options.eloirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059015735307358457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-73125097271475193352014-07-08T15:08:46.872-04:002014-07-08T15:08:46.872-04:00So, breastfeeding alone as a form of birth control...So, breastfeeding alone as a form of birth control isn't something that should be encouraged as an effective form of birth control for most women, because it is only reliable for women that don't ovulate during breastfeeding. But, many women still ovulate while breastfeeding. Most likely, you wont know if you are one of the women this form of birth control works for, unless you attempt to use it and it fails. <br /><br />So, basically, this method should only be used by women that have more than one child, and know that they are the ones that don't ovulate while breastfeeding. And our bodies change all the time, so what might have worked at one time for a person, might not work at another time, since our bodies change in how much hormones they produce and when they release them as we age.<br /><br />Also, part of the effectiveness of this method probably depends on how often the child nurses and how much the milk the child takes in. If that is the case, this method may not work well once the child also starts eating solid food, or if the child uses formula occassionally, or the child goes through phases where he or she isn't as hungry as usual (which is normal for all infants and toddlers).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026406476895840974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-47368966325131763812014-07-08T15:06:08.659-04:002014-07-08T15:06:08.659-04:00I think this method is effective if you breastfeed...I think this method is effective if you breastfeed exclusively, and you have had more than one child (so you are better aware of how your personal body reacts to breastfeeding) and you have used ovulation kits or went to the doctor to see if you have started ovulating yet.<br /><br />If you only have one child, and you breastfeed that child, and believe you are incapible of ovulating, and then get pregnant right away you will probably not be aware if you do become pregnant until the second trimester. I say this because, if you get pregnant, you won't get your period, and you'll assume you haven't gotten it because you were breastfeeding. You will probably have tender breasts, and a few other signs of pregnancy that you will assume are symptoms caused by breastfeeding (because these side effects can be natural side effects of breastfeeding too).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026406476895840974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-60809643103320763472014-07-08T15:04:32.947-04:002014-07-08T15:04:32.947-04:00I was also shocked that breastfeeding was used on ...I was also shocked that breastfeeding was used on this blog as an example of birth control that is 98%-99% effective. With many women it can be effective, but it is not effective for a lot of women. I highly doubt the statistics given here on it's effectiveness are correct.<br /><br />I know it isn't effectve for everyone, because I became pregnant while I was breasfeeding my baby, and I wasn't supplementing with formula or feeding the baby any solid foods yet. Also, I have 4 children already, and with every child, I breastfeed, and I started having periods and ovulating the very first month after I stopped my childbirth bleeding. I also have had two miscarriages, and I started my period and started ovulating the very next month. I have had several different friends and family members that became pregnant between 1-5 months after having a baby, and they were exclusively breadtfeeding too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02026406476895840974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-69965308536498039162014-06-08T21:09:23.973-04:002014-06-08T21:09:23.973-04:00Also... most people aren't having sex 4 weeks ...Also... most people aren't having sex 4 weeks after childbirth. JUST SAYING. ;)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963271973595889713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-69650935635410784362014-05-16T08:14:20.799-04:002014-05-16T08:14:20.799-04:00Planned Parenthood discusses the Lactational Ameno...Planned Parenthood discusses the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) as means of protection, I felt it worthy of mentioning to those that were curious about natural means of birth control. <br /><br />I would suggest reading more on this topic as it seems you lack some vital awareness on this method of contraceptive. <br /><br />http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control/breastfeeding-4219.htmAmandaRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17057331670582864051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-46488359806602048502014-05-16T02:51:29.311-04:002014-05-16T02:51:29.311-04:00I feel like I'm taking crazy pills reading thi...I feel like I'm taking crazy pills reading this blog. Especially on the "Breastfeeding" as a form of contraception section. Do more in-depth research, i.e. Webmd and not a blog someone who probably got knocked up in high school wrote. Why did I just say that? Because breastfeeding is NOT an effective form of birth control. In fact, in the 4-6 weeks after child birth you are THE MOST FERTILE and MOST LIKELY to get pregnant! (dumbass) So if you want your child to have a sibling, then by all means breastfeed and don't pull out in the 4-6weeks after childbirth (once you've been cleared by your Doctor).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322831306705275842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-44238634754979004932013-09-29T12:49:31.162-04:002013-09-29T12:49:31.162-04:00We've used pull out successfully now for years...We've used pull out successfully now for years. The thought that Cooper's fluid (pre-ejaculation) would contain sperm would only really be a concern if the guy hasn't gone pee or anything between sessions, which would be somewhat uncommon and again easily remedied by flushing out the pipes before round 2. <br />We also have used FAM pretty well and LOVE this book for info- http://www.tcoyf.com/ So glad to see such an exhaustive of choices for BC beyond hormones. So many people seem to think their ONLY options are various forms of injecting themselves with hormones (pill, mini-pill, Implanon,ring, patch, IUD, etc.)- um yeah that's not exactly huge variety of choice. That's like a restaurant saying they offer a variety of vegetables but then it's only fries, mashed potatoes, potatoes au gratin, chips, or baked potato. Same freaking thing- just served up in a different form:/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-90602586291492191392013-09-29T09:17:12.369-04:002013-09-29T09:17:12.369-04:00Thanks for the list! I would be interested in the...Thanks for the list! I would be interested in the IUD at this time in my life, but http://www.christiancontraception.com/iud.php stated my reservations well: "The IUD prevents both fertilization and implantation, but generally does not prevent ovulation. Most medical organizations define pregnancy as beginning with implantation. By this definition the IUD is still considered contraception. However, life begins when fertilization occurs, so many Christians would consider the IUD an unacceptable method of birth control as it poses a risk to pre-born life, i.e. the potential to cause a very early abortion."The Davis Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372896860876492143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-4570067987319511372013-05-23T11:30:41.987-04:002013-05-23T11:30:41.987-04:00I LOVE my baby comp! (In case you were looking for...I LOVE my baby comp! (In case you were looking for an alternative) It's like family planning but the little computer does everything for you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12933710299354868858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-66803843293434823832013-05-15T01:13:29.951-04:002013-05-15T01:13:29.951-04:00Thank you for this post! VCF has been effective bu...Thank you for this post! VCF has been effective but I did not know about Lea's Shield and may be looking into that. I do not believe in hormonal birth control. Visiting from ReInventing Lolli.ReInventing Lollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03142370758885730100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8648597699799551889.post-21546686737833256642013-05-11T08:35:58.408-04:002013-05-11T08:35:58.408-04:00Thanks for this post! I've had some negative ...Thanks for this post! I've had some negative side effects from the hormone birth control in the past but I don't think fertility awareness can continue to be our long term method so this was a great resource! Visiting from the Pistachio Project :)Margauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085380394341703445noreply@blogger.com