Can a girl get pregnant on birth control?

It's good stuff to learn and to share with your friends, because if your birth control game isn't strong, the consequences are quite literally life changing. Even with perfect use, one out of 100 women will become pregnant while using the pill, according to Planned Parenthood. read more

I got pregnant with my 1st while on the pill, 2nd while using the patch, 3rd only 5 weeks after my daughter was born (while breastfeeding and didn't have any period), 4th with IUD in place ( had IUD removed at 8 wks ) and my 5th was conceived while receiving the shot. read more

Yes. Although birth control pills have a high success rate, they can fail and you can get pregnant while on the pill. Certain factors increase your risk of getting pregnant, even if you’re on birth control. Keep these factors in mind if you’re sexually active and want to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. read more