Janelle McAlpine MMRes BA (Human Bioscience) BMid
Registered Midwife
Condoms
Condoms are an excellent form of contraception, and prevent most types of sexually tr [...]
The Rod
The implant works in a similar way to contraceptive pills. They contain progesterone [...]
The Needle
The needle works by releasing a hormone (progesterone) slowly into your body and bloc [...]
Female Condoms
The female condom is designed to fit all kinds of women and is suitable for women of [...]
Diaphragm
The Diaphragm is a barrier method of contraception. It fits inside the vagina and cov [...]
Dams
A dam is a thin latex square that you hold over the vaginal or anal area during oral [...]
Intrauterine Devices (IUD’S)
Intrauterine devices (or IUDs) are a form of birth control, where a small device cont [...]
The Ring
The vaginal ring is a type of contraception that works similarly to the oral contrace [...]
Emergency Contraception
Sometimes it’s necessary to prevent a pregnancy occurring after sex rather than befor [...]
Tying your tubes
Female sterilisation ('getting your tubes tied') is an effective form of contraceptio [...]
Fertility Awareness Based Methods
Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABM's)are based on avoiding intercourse around th [...]
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