Birth Control
The practice of controlling the number of children in a family and the intervals between their births, particularly by means of artificial contraception or voluntary sterilization. (Merriam-Webster, n.d.)
Preconception care is the care received prior to becoming pregnant.
What are the benefits of preconception care?
- Reduce the risk of birth defects and disorders caused by preterm birth.
-Delayed prenatal care
-Reduced likelihood of breastfeeding
-Increased risk of maternal depression
-Increased risk of physical violence during pregnancy
What populations are at risk for having difficulty accessing family planning services?
- Women with lower levels of education, uninsured women, Latina women, non-Hispanic black women
-A. Planned Parenthood
B. High school Wellness Center
C. Family Wellness Center
D. Kent Community Health Center
E. OB/GYN
What are some negative outcomes of unwanted or unplanned pregnancy for the baby?
- Low birth weight and birth defects
- More likely to experience poor mental and physical health during childhood
- Behavioral issues
-Lower educational attainment
What are some barriers someone may encounter when trying to get family planning services?
- Cost
- Limited access to insurance
- Limited access to publicly funded services
- Poor clinic locations and times
- Lack of awareness
-Limited transportation
-Lack of youth-friendly services
What are the consequences of unwanted or unintended pregnancy as a teenager?
-Less likely to graduate from High School or gain a GED
-Earn less yearly salary than those who delayed childbearing
-Receive nearly twice as much federal aid for nearly twice as long
Name 3 family planning services available where you receive care.
Any of these:
-Contraceptives, pregnancy testing, counseling, pregnancy services, basic infertility services, STI/HIV services, reproductive health services (including counseling and education), breast and pelvic exams, breast and cervical cancer screenings.