A culturally-sensitive guide to reproductive health that honors tradition while protecting your family's future Table of Contents A Marriage Nearly Broken by Too Many Children Too Fast The Hidden Crisis: Why Ugandan Families Struggle What Natural Family Planning Really Means The Science Behind Your Body's Natural Signals Method 1: Tracking Your Monthly Cycle Method 2: Understanding Body Temperature Changes Method 3: Recognizing Cervical Mucus Changes Method 4: The Calendar Method Made Simple Getting Your Husband on Board: A Sensitive Approach Spacing Children for Healthier Families Where to Get Help in Uganda Common Mistakes That Lead to Failure Your 30-Day Action Plan A Marriage Nearly Broken by Too Many Children Too Fast {#a-marriage-nearly-broken} Sarah sits on the steps of her home in Mukono, watching her four children play in the compound. At 28, she looks much older. Her youngest is just 8 months old, and she's already worried about another pregnan...
Why Malaria Prevention Matters for Travelers Every year millions of U.S. residents journey to countries where malaria is endemic – most commonly sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Central and South America, Asia, and the Pacific cdc.gov . In fact, about 2,000 malaria cases are diagnosed in the U.S. annually, nearly all in returned travelers cdc.gov wwwnc.cdc.gov . Malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito, and there is no vaccine approved for travelers as of 2025 cdc.gov who.int . The good news is that malaria is largely preventable: using antimalarial medications plus personal and community mosquito-control measures can dramatically cut your risk. CDC and WHO experts emphasize that “you can prevent malaria when travelling in areas where malaria spreads by taking medications, called antimalarials, and preventing mosquito bites” cdc.gov . Before you travel, learn about the specific malaria risk in your destination and plan accordingly. For example, high-ris...