1. All About Contraception

2. Vocabulary  Fertilization- The process by which a sperm and an egg and their genetic material join to create a new human life.  Zygote- The genetic material of the egg and sperm combine to form one cell.  Embryo- A developing human from fertilization through the first 8 weeks of development.  Implantation- The embryo becomes embedded in the uterine wall.

3. Vocabulary continued…..  Placenta- Blood vessel-rich organ that forms in the mother’s uterus that provides nutrients and oxygen to a developing human, along with removing waste.  Fetus- A developing human in it’s ninth week of development until delivery.  Dilation- The first stage of childbirth when the uterus contracts, which causes the cervix to dilate or open up.  Expulsion- The second state of childbirth when the baby’s head fully emerges and the shoulders rotate.  Placental- The third state of childbirth that begins after the baby is delivered and ends once the uterus expels the placenta (aka afterbirth)

4. Birth Control

5.  Abstinence  Refraining from intercourse  May include sexual behaviors as well  Fertility Awareness  Studies pattern of temperature and vaginal discharge  Couple avoids intercourse during fertile weeks.  VERY DIFFICULT!!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfboOt1bJcA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfboOt1bJcA  Withdrawal  VERY DIFFICULT!!!  Man pulls out before he ejaculates.  Combining two methods  Does not work with two condoms  Couple follows the directions for each of the methods

6. Birth Control cont…  Female Condoms  Soft, loose-fitting pouches with flexible plastic rings  Effective for up to 8 hours (taken out immediately after intercourse)  Male Condoms  Pre-lubrication will prevent tearing  Single use, catches sperm during ejaculation  Diaphragms  Soft Rubber cups fitting over the cervix.  Should be worn for no longer than 24 hrs.  Hormonal Methods  “The Pill”  “The Shot”  “Emergency Contraceptives”  “The Ring”  The Patch

7. Birth Control Cont…  The Implant  Placed in a woman’s upper arm under the skin  Prevents pregnancy for up to 3 years.  Spermicides  Gel, cream, foam, film, suppository or tablet  OTC, inserted far up into the vagina to kill sperm that made it to the vagina.  The Sponge  Soaked in spermicidal foam  Inserted into the vagina over the cervix.  IUD (Intra Uterine Device)  Plastic containing copper or hormones  Placed in the uterus (copper lasts 10 years, hormonal lasts 5)  Copper makes cervix harder to navigate through  Hormonal IUD works like the pill

8. Birth Control Cont…  Sterilization  Woman- Tubal Ligation  Man-Vasectomy  Cuts and ties the fallopian tubes or the vas deferens.  Permanent

9. Abstinence

10. Fertility Awareness

11. Withdrawal

12. Combining 2 Methods

13. Condoms

14. Diaphragms How to use: 1.Add gel or spermicide. 2.Fold in half 3.Insert dome side down into vagina. 4.With finger, slide into place. Should cup over cervix.

15. Hormonal Method

16. Implant

17. Spermicides

18. The Sponge

19. IUD

20. Sterilization