There are many birth control options. This post describes what an IUD is, how they work, and some reasons they might not be as widely used as they could be.
Author: Anastasia Bodnar
Anastasia is a mother and science communicator with a diverse background in plant genetics, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, public health, and risk assessment. She serves as Policy Director of Biology Fortified, Inc, a non-profit organization that fosters conversation about issues in food and agriculture.
Safe Teething Remedies
There’s nothing worse than your child being in pain, even when you know it’s temporary. It’s no surprise that parents through the ages have reached for anything that might relieve their child’s teething. As the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) describes, “teething occasionally may cause mild irritability, crying, a low-grade temperature, excessive drooling, and a … Continue reading Safe Teething Remedies
The high price of food labels
If you’re like me, grocery shopping is both a pleasure and a struggle. I love to see which fresh produce and fancy cheeses are available! But meal planning is a challenge when your household contains one adventurous vegetarian (that’s me!) and two choosy eaters. Our grocery budget can get a bit out of control as … Continue reading The high price of food labels
Building a scientist communicator: Anastasia’s origin story
When I was in kindergarten, I wanted to be a paleontologist. I’d find old chicken bones in the playground dirt and bring them gleefully home to my mother. My love for science only grew stronger as I got my hands on more science books, and as my father started me on a steady diet of … Continue reading Building a scientist communicator: Anastasia’s origin story