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In Support of Abortion, It’s Personal vs. Political
NYT > Theater —
Authority: 906
For the post-Roe generation, abortion has been a personal choice and not a political cause. This worries pro-choice leaders in and out of Congress.9 hours ago -
What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger
Family Matters —
Authority: 125
I have always thought of myself as a good mother. It has been easier for me than for other people, because I have studied Special Education and I have had the knowledge to raise happy and successful kids . Yet, during my Better Parenting Skills workshops, I surprise people when I tell them that a big part of my ...2 days ago -
Congratulations Guatemala
Doug's Dynamic Drivel —
Authority: 140
On telling the misogynists in the Catholic Church to go take a hike. Now do your people some real good and take away the tax exempt status of all religions. from IPS GUATEMALA CITY, Nov 26 (IPS) – Social organisations in Guatemala are celebrating the entry into effect of a family planning law that will usher ...2 days ago -
A Choice I Could Not Make
Family Matters —
Authority: 125
I talk and write a lot about choice. It is no coincidence my motto is "Happiness is a choice!" Yet, there was a time when I could not live by this motto. It was after I had lost two babies. I wanted to make the choice to have only one child and to let go of my desire to go through another pregnancy to satisfy my wish ...3 days ago -
Op-Ed Contributor: False Alarm on Abortion
NYT > Theater —
Authority: 906
What is being overlooked in the abortion debate is the other benefits that expanded health insurance coverage could bring to women’s reproductive health.4 days ago -
Prevention, not Prescriptions
Natural Family Planning —
Authority: 416
Have you heard of Kathleen Slattery–Moschkau? She’s a mom, wife and former drug-pusher (her words, not mine) who’s reformed, and using her zeal against big pharma to promote all things healthy, whole and fun. She’s gone from rebel with a cause to writer, radio talk show host, and movie producer–still with ...4 days ago -
Genetic Testing
Family Matters —
Authority: 125
Since today is Wednesday, it is my day to post, but surprisingly enough, my post is quite related to our tragic baby story Ronit is sharing with you now. It is related, because one of our babies died from a genetic heart defect, which we had had no knowledge of and therefore had never checked for. A couple of weeks ...4 days ago -
Kid Grief
Family Matters —
Authority: 125
Grief is hard for grownups and can be even harder for kids . As we grieved for our lost hopes and our two dead babies, our very-much-alive daughter Eden was going through a very tough time. [If you reading this blog for the first time and you want to know the reasons for our grief, read our family story in the 3 ...5 days ago -
Health, Policy Experts Gather For 3-Day Conference On Family Planning
Information on HPV —
Authority: 146
By offering family planning services to people seeking HIV/AIDS information and treatment, Africa’s population growth rate could be curbed by 2.5 percent, health experts said Monday during an international family health conference in Kampala, Uganda, Agence France-Presse reports (11/16). Source: Health, Policy ...5 days ago -
Asia Cast for Monday 23rd November
Asia Cast —
Authority: 126
Although China says the one-child-policy is voluntary, sadly, evidence shows it is often coerced and many times a violent process. (By Micah Sittig/Flickr) In this Bulletin… - China’s coercive and often violent family population control measures; - Japan’s deflationary economy; and - Sydney, Australia ...6 days ago -
Awe, Anger, Frustration, Relief
Natural Family Planning —
Authority: 416
Part two of Michelle’s testimony of why they ditched contraception. This part includes more of their actual discovery of the Church teaching, the wonders of fertility, the horror of abortifacients, and the joy of desiring children. What I think will resonate deeply with readers is the anger of never receiving this ...6 days ago -
Another Baby Nightmare
Family Matters —
Authority: 125
I have been building up courage for a long time to write about some of the defining moments of my life, the moments of misfortune that have helped me become the person I am today. Every time I run a workshop or coach a client, when we get to dealing with hard times, I tell people about my loss and how strong I have ...6 days ago -
UNFPA Report Highlights Relationship Between Family Planning, Women’s Health And Climate Change
Information on HPV —
Authority: 146
“Providing access to contraception for 215 million women, mainly in developing countries, would help to stabilize population growth and significantly reduce the effects of climate change,” according to a report released Wednesday by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Nature News reports (Gilbert, 11/18). ...1 week ago -
Family Planning Drive Launched During Conference In Uganda
Information on HPV —
Authority: 146
Agence France-Presse examines a new U.S.-backed “12 million dollar family planning drive launched” Wednesday during a three-day conference on family planning in Kampala, Uganda. Source: Family Planning Drive Launched During Conference In Uganda1 week ago -
Uganda in the Rearview Mirror
Behind the Numbers: The PRB blog on population, health, and the environment —
Authority: 110
by Jay Gribble, vice president, International Programs Over the past few days, I’ve had the opportunity to attend the International Family Planning Conference , held at the Speke Conference Center in Uganda. This meeting has given me the chance to learn a lot about Uganda and get updated on what has been ...1 week ago -
Her Heart Overflows
Natural Family Planning —
Authority: 416
Just found this testimony of a mother of four who is a fan of Natural Family Planning, which she learned with her husband in 2002. She published part one, “Why Do I Use Natural Family Planning” on her blog. I think it could more aptly be called “How I kicked the Pill and embraced the Church,” as we haven’t ...1 week ago -
Baby Hope
Family Matters —
Authority: 125
If you were here yesterday and read about my "heart surgery" this is the next part. If not, please read 35-hour baby first so you can understand why I needed so much hope to move forward. … I spent hours closing my eyes and trying to wake up in a different life, where the scar is not so painful. I knew what it ...1 week ago -
Pearls — Beauty Brought About by Irritation
Behind the Numbers: The PRB blog on population, health, and the environment —
Authority: 110
by Jay Gribble, vice president, International Programs As the International Family Planning Conference , held in Uganda, comes to a close, Dr. Ward Cates, president of Family Health International, summarized the content, tenor, and tone of the conference in 10 “pearls.” I found his reference to pearls to be an ...1 week ago -
Apostle(s) of Common Sense
Natural Family Planning —
Authority: 416
Mark Shea, devotee of the Apostle of Common Sense , has birthed a mini-conversation at his blog, inviting conversation on the NFP witch hunt taking place here (with NFP being the witch hunted for–not myself, except for approximately two days per my cycle). Some of my favorite comments (there are more): Of ...1 week ago -
Family Planning: Is It Back?
Behind the Numbers: The PRB blog on population, health, and the environment —
Authority: 110
by Jay Gribble, vice president, International Programs On the first day of the International Family Planning Conference, held at the Speke Conference Center outside of Kampala, Uganda, ministers of health, finance, and planning assembled to discuss financing the health-related Millennium Development Goals. The ...1 week ago
