Women around the world should have a tool that helps them plan their pregnancies.
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I think pregnancy is a huge responsibility.
Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion.
Going into a pregnancy is a really challenging time for a woman, because it's forever-changing, both mentally and physically.
To finally get that call from the doctor that you're pregnant and you're having a baby.... It was just another world.
The truth is women use contraception not only as a way to prevent unintended pregnancies, but also to improve their health and the health of their families. Increased access to contraception is directly linked to declines in maternal and infant mortality.
I consider the process of gestation just as important as when you're actually sitting down putting words to the paper.
In many countries, women aren't jubilant when they learn they are pregnant. Quite the opposite - they're terrified.
Maternal health remains a staggering challenge, particularly in the developing world. Globally, a woman dies from complications in childbirth every minute.
You can make all the birth plans in the world, but at the end of the day - go with the flow.
For most women, including women who want to have children, contraception is not an option; it is a basic health care necessity.