"Birth control when necessary should be accomplished in nature's way, which does not injure the man or the woman.  A careful recognition of the fertile and sterile periods of women would prove effective in the great majority of cases.  Recent knowledge of the woman's physiology reveals "the natural method for controlling birth."  This method violates no principle of nature."
...John A. Widstoe


  
Would you like to participate in the book Children are an heritage of the Lord: Family Planning for today's Latter-day Saint couples?  Share your story in the form below.

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Have you used contraceptives in the past?  If so, which ones?








Have you or are you currently using natural means (NFP, breastfeeding) to plan you family?








How many children do you have?  Are you finished having children?








What is the Church's position on Birth Control?








Are there reasons when contraceptives would be acceptable?








How many children should a couple have?








Were we assigned a certain number of children in the pre-existence?








When should couples start their families?








What is the difference between using contraceptives and natural methods to avoid a pregnancy?  Aren't both a means to the same end?








What about doing nothing to prevent or achieve a pregnancy and just let God be in control of the womb?








Doesn't abstaining during the fertile times harm the marriage?







Are there some sexual acts that you would consider contraceptive?  What about using these acts to achieve orgasm during the fertile times when it is the intent to avoid a pregnancy?








Are all methods contraceptive in action (preventing the sperm and egg from joining) or do some interfere with life after conception?










Wouldn't barrier methods be okay since they do not interfere with life after conception and they are not as harmful physically?








Is it okay for married couples to use contraceptives if their just trying to space their children?  What about if they pray about when to stop using the contraceptives?










Are there any moral considerations with Artificial ReproductiveTechnology (in vitro, Artificial Insemination)?










What is the Church's position on sterilization surgeries?










Has the Church's teachings on Birth Control changed?










If this is so important, why isn't it taught over the pulpit?  Why isn't it a question in the temple recommend interview?









Why is contraceptive use so common among the members?








What consequences can come to a couple using contraceptives?










What consequences can come to a society who uses contraceptives?








Have you been instructed by the Spirit through prayer, a blessing, or a dream concerning the planning of your family?  Please share your story!









Do you have a comment or question?