Deciding to have a child or children is an important step in anyone’s life. Choosing a method of birth control is another big decision. The Food and Drug Administration has several free publications dealing with specific types of birth control methods, along with a general overview of the different types of contraceptive methods. A good general overview publication is titled, Protecting Against Unintended Pregnancy: A Guide to Contraceptive Choices. For your copies, contact Office of Communications, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, HFI-40, Rockville, MD 20857; 888-463-6332 (toll-free); {www.fda.gov}.