Does "contraception" include vasectomies as well? Are we just discussing short term contraception such as IUD, Depo, or the pill or does it also include permanent contraception such as vasectomies, tubal ligation, or hysterectomy?

I spent far too many years in retail! During my last month in retail at a large hipster oriented apparel retailer I was working the register and very obviously 8 months pregnant. A customer asked about my unborn child, wished me well, and asked if he could add us to his prayers. Now, I'm a non practicing Jew but I'm…