Birth Control?

[VeggieGirl666]

Forgive me if this was actually answered in the novel and I just overlooked it, but did Julia use birth control? And if she did, does she ever say where she got it from, or what kind she uses? And if she doesn't, then how did she expect not to get caught with Winston?

[luhsun]

The first birth control pill was approved in 1960. 1984 was written 1940s. At that time, only condom, cervical caps, intrauterine pessary or various natural methods were available.

[The Atheist]

Being lucky. Plus, I imagine there is a raging black market in abortion in the Prole world that could be utilised.