Fascinating factoids!
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
• You can get pregnant the first time you have intercourse.
• You can get pregnant before you have had your first period.
• Douching after intercourse will not prevent pregnancy – even if you do it with Coca-Cola!
• Some antibiotics can make birth control pills ineffective. If you are taking antibiotics and you are also taking birth control pills, use an additional contraceptive.
• Urinating before and after intercourse will not prevent pregnancy – but it can reduce the chances of getting a sexually transmitted infection.
TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR SELF
• If you think you might be pregnant, consult your doctor or a Family Planning clinic right away for help and counseling.
• Talk to someone you trust. You do not have to handle an unintended pregnancy alone.
• Whatever choice you make, really make it. Making your choice sooner is better than making it later.
• If you are sexually active, have a gynecological exam every year.
• Places that call themselves “Friendship Pregnancy Centers” and “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are not medical facilities and their counseling is biased against all but one choice.
• Pro-Choice does not mean pro-abortion. You have a choice, you deserve make the one that helps you feel the most comfortable.
Revised 9/03
