Tag: healthcare access
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Access to Birth Control Could Slash Abortion Rates by Two-Thirds
Get Pregnant Fast When I was navigating my college years, obtaining birth control felt like an uphill battle. Monthly pill costs ranged from $15 to $50, a hefty expense when you’re trying to juggle minimum wage jobs alongside tuition and living expenses. Long-lasting options like IUDs or implants had an initial price tag of $500…
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The Repeal of the ACA Will Exacerbate the Mental Health Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast I have a friend named Sarah who is currently seeking mental health care. Despite having insurance, she finds herself on the edge of postpartum depression and regular depression—if such a thing can even be considered regular. Living in a rural area of the South, she faces the daunting task of locating a…
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As a Trans Father and Legal Advocate, I Will Stand Against Anti-Trans Legislation to Safeguard My Family
Get Pregnant Fast Just before Christmas, my 4-year-old daughter caught the dreadful stomach bug circulating through her school. After hours of illness, she finally fell asleep on my chest in the early hours. I knew that more sleepless nights awaited us, but after four years of parenting, I find these moments less daunting. As I…
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Why Is the Maternal Mortality Rate Higher in the U.S.?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re pregnant or hoping to be, you’ve probably heard a lot about the rising maternal mortality rate in the United States. It’s a serious topic, especially since the number of women dying from pregnancy-related complications has more than doubled between 1987 and 2016. In contrast, global rates have dropped by nearly…
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Survey Reveals Discrepancies in Prenatal Care Based on Ethnicity, Income, and Location
Get Pregnant Fast Hey friends! A recent survey has shed light on the concerning disparities in prenatal care that many women face based on their ethnicity, income level, and where they live. The findings are pretty shocking, revealing that pregnant women who are Black, live in rural areas, or earn less than $50,000 a year…