Taking Care of Mom

You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born.

You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.

Learn about recovery and self-care after childbirth.

Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman's fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.