WEEK 14

• Natural family planning methods do not include any chemical or foreign body introduction into the human body.
• Promotes bonding despite a surgical birth
• Alternative Methods of Birth
• Most people who are very conscious of their religious beliefs are more inclined to use the natural way of birth control.
• Some people prefer natural methods because they are more cost-effective.
• Abstinence is a natural method that involves abstaining from sexual intercourse and is the most effective natural birth control method with an ideal 0% fail rate.
• Abstinence is also the most effective way to avoid STIs.
• The basal body temperature is the woman’s temperature at rest, which falls at 0.5°F before the day of ovulation and during ovulation, it rises to a full degree because of progesterone and maintains its level throughout the menstrual cycle, and this is the basis for the method.
• The woman must take her temperature early every morning before any activity, and if she notices that there is a slight decrease and then an increase in her temperature, this is a sign that she has ovulated.
• The woman must abstain from coitus for the next 3 days after a rise in her temperature or on the fourth day after the peak of a mucus change.
• The cervical mucus method is based on the changes in the cervical mucus during ovulation, where the woman must check if the mucus is copious, thin, and watery.
• The fertile days of a woman according to the cervical mucus method are as long as the cervical mucus is copious and watery and a day after it.
• The symptothermal method is a combination of the BBT method and the cervical mucus method, where the woman takes her temperature every morning before getting up and also takes note of any changes in her cervical mucus every day.
• Lamaze Method is a childbirth education program that emphasizes breathing techniques, relaxation, and informed decision-making during labor.
• Genetic Screening and Diagnosis in gene technology is used for screening individuals for genetic conditions or predispositions.
• Birthing Positions encourage various birthing positions (e.g., squatting, hands-and-knees) during labor and delivery instead of traditional lithotomy position.
• Water Birth involves giving birth in a birthing pool or tub, which is believed to offer comfort and relaxation during labor.
• Synthetic Biology is the design and construction of new biological entities or the redesign of existing biological systems for useful purposes.
• Genetic Modification of Organisms includes genetically modified crops (GM crops) designed for improved resistance to pests or environmental conditions, enhanced nutritional content, or increased crop yield.
• Gene Therapy is an application of gene technology in medicine, gene therapy involves the introduction, removal, or alteration of genetic material within an individual's cells to treat or prevent disease.
• Hypnobirthing involves using relaxation, breathing, and visualization techniques to manage pain and stress during labor.
• Genetic Modification of Organisms also extends to genetically modified animals used in research or agriculture.
• Doula-Assisted Birth involves a trained birth companion who provides emotional support, physical assistance, and advocacy during labor.
• Family-Centered C-section Section involves making the cesarean section experience more family-friendly, allowing immediate skin-to-skin contact and involving the family in the birth process.
• Cas9 refers to the CRISPR-associated protein 9, an enzyme that acts like a pair of "molecular scissors" capable of cutting DNA at specific locations.
• Home Birth is a method of giving birth at home, attended by a midwife or sometimes a certified nurse-midwife, without the medical interventions common in hospital settings.
• Acupressure and Massage involve the application of pressure on specific points or massage techniques to alleviate pain and discomfort during labor.
• Birth Center Birth is a method of birthing in a center run by midwives, aiming to combine a home-like setting with emergency medical capabilities.
• The woman abstains from coitus 3 days after a rise in her temperature or on the fourth day after the peak of a mucus change.
• Ovulation detection is an over-the-counter kit that can predict ovulation through the surge of luteinizing hormone that happens 12 to 24 hours before ovulation.
• Lactation amenorrhea method suppresses ovulation through exclusive breastfeeding of the infant, but if the infant is not exclusively breastfed, this method would not be an effective birth control method.
• Coitus interruptus is one of the oldest methods of contraception, where the couple still proceeds with the coitus, but the man withdraws the moment he ejaculates to emit the spermatozoa outside of the vagina.
• Hormonal contraception is effective through the manipulation of the hormones that directly affect the normal menstrual cycle so that ovulation would not occur.
• Oral contraceptives contain synthetic estrogen and progesterone, which suppresses the FSH and LH to suppress ovulation, while progesterone decreases the permeability of the cervical mucus to limit the sperm’s access to the ova.
• To use oral contraceptives, it is recommended that the woman takes the first pill on the first Sunday after the beginning of a menstrual flow, or the woman may choose to start the pill as soon as it is prescribed.
• Recombinant DNA Technology is the combination of DNA from different sources to create a new DNA sequence.
• There is a 99.5% accuracy rate for vasectomy and has a few complications.
• Vasectomy is done with local anesthesia, so mild local pain can be felt after the procedure.
• Educate that menstrual cycle would still occur, and make sure that coitus before ligation is protected to avoid ectopic pregnancy.
• The vas deferens is tied, cauterized, cut, or plugged to block the passage of the sperm.