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Hariklia Louvakis, MD
Central Ohio OB/GYN
551 W Central Ave Suite 103
Delaware, OH 43015
(740) 368-5577

Q: How quickly would pregnancy be possible after stopping the many kinds of birth control?

A: It varies depending upon the type of birth control used. Close consultation with your physician when formulating a reproductive health plan can optimize maternal and fetal outcomes.  For example, initiation of folic acid supplements at least one month before pregnancy can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly.