Birth control for Christians : making wise choices /
Jenell Williams Paris.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2003.
- 217 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
Birth control : an important issue for Christians -- Making wise choices about birth control -- The birds, the bees, and the beginning of life -- Don't try this at home : notoriously ineffective methods -- Self-observation methods : fertility awareness method and natural family planning -- Standard days method -- Withdrawal -- Lactational amenorrhea method -- Condoms -- Spermicides -- Vaginal barriers : diaphragm, sponge, and cervical cap -- Combined hormonal contraceptives : the pill, injections, patch, and vaginal ring -- Progestin-only contraceptives : minipill, injections, implants, and hormonal IUDs -- Emergency contraception -- Intrauterine devices -- Male and female sterilization.
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Contraception--Religious aspects--Christianity. Contraception--Popular works. Birth control--Moral and ethical aspects.