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'''OVERVIEW''' | '''OVERVIEW''' | ||
In Barbados, you can access many forms of contraceptives, such as condoms and birth control pills, without a prescription. They are available at pharmacies, clinics, and the Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA). For other methods of contraception, such as IUDs or contraceptive shots, you can contact health care providers or BFPA to find how to access them. You can find emergency contraceptive pills (morning after pills) available at hospitals, clinics, or pharmacies, and a prescription is rarely required. While the law may state that a prescription is required, this appears to be rarely enforced. There are no known travel or residency restrictions related to foreigners who are HIV-positive, meaning that anybody can visit or reside in Barbados, regardless of their HIV status. You can find Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in Barbados -- but, as of September 2018, we cannot find any evidence of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) being available. The HPV vaccine is available, and there is a nationwide HPV vaccination program. You can find medications for yeast infections, as well as other infections, at pharmacies. There are also tampons and pads/pantyliners for sale in pharmacies and markets, but menstrual cups are only available from a select group of sellers. | |||
Maternity leave is available to women who have been employed for at least 12 months. They can take a minimum of 12 weeks off, and If illness occurs, a medical practitioner can also recommend an additional 6 weeks of leave on top of the minimum 12 weeks. The maternal mortality rate was 27 deaths per 100,000 live births, as of 2017. | |||
As of 2012, abortion is legal under many circumstances, but it is not available upon request. For a full descripion of the circumstances under which abortion is legal, please visit the "Abortion" section below. | |||
==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ==Contraception (Birth Control)== | ||
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* In Barbados, you can obtain '''condoms''' at pharmacies, clinics, and the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Durex, Vitalis, and Erotim. | * In Barbados, you can obtain '''condoms''' at pharmacies, clinics, and the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Durex, Vitalis, and Erotim. | ||
* You can obtain '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies, clinics, and the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. You'll typically find brands from international pharmaceutical companies. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Exluton, Cerazette, Diane 35, Femiane, Gynera, Logynon, Microgynon 30, Qlaira, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | * You can obtain '''contraceptive pills (birth control pills)''' at pharmacies, clinics, and the [https://www.bfpaonline.com/services-for-women Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA)]. No prescription is necessary. The pills can be obtained over-the-counter. You'll typically find brands from international pharmaceutical companies. Some of the brands you can expect to find are Exluton, Cerazette, Diane 35, Femiane, Gynera, Logynon, Microgynon 30, Qlaira, Yasmin, and Yaz.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | ||
* It appears that the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' is not commonly available in Barbados, and it may not be available at all. Most pharmacies will not have it, and they probably won't be able to even special order it (but you can ask and see). We were also told by a pharmacist that it used to be available on the island, but it no longer seems to be available (September 2018). | * It appears that the '''contraceptive ring (Nuvaring)''' is not commonly available in Barbados, and it may not be available at all. Most pharmacies will not have it, and they probably won't be able to even special order it (but you can ask and see). We were also told by a pharmacist that it used to be available on the island, but it no longer seems to be available (September 2018). | ||
* The '''contraceptive patch (Evra)''' is available in Barbados, though it's not extremely common and tends to be rather expensive. For this reason, you may need to special order it from some pharmacies, though other pharmacies may have it in stock.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | * The '''contraceptive patch (Evra)''' is available in Barbados, though it's not extremely common and tends to be rather expensive. For this reason, you may need to special order it from some pharmacies, though other pharmacies may have it in stock.<ref>[Conversations with Bridgetown pharmacists, September 2018]</ref> | ||
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In Barbados, maternity leave of at least 12 weeks is available to women who have been employed for at least 12 months. If illness occurs, a medical practitioner can also recommend an additional 6 weeks of leave on top of the minimum 12 weeks.<ref>[http://businessbarbados.com/investor-guide/human-resources/employee-rights/ Employment Rights Act 2012 (ERA)]</ref> | In Barbados, maternity leave of at least 12 weeks is available to women who have been employed for at least 12 months. If illness occurs, a medical practitioner can also recommend an additional 6 weeks of leave on top of the minimum 12 weeks.<ref>[http://businessbarbados.com/investor-guide/human-resources/employee-rights/ Employment Rights Act 2012 (ERA)]</ref> | ||
The maternal mortality rate was 27 deaths per 100,000 live births, as of 2017.<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2223.html CIA World Factbook - Maternal Mortality Ratio]</ref> | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||