Birth Control: What Everyone Needs to Know (R)

Birth control is an essential tool for women to prevent pregnancy, plan and space births, and have no births at all. However, in the United States, half of all pregnancies remain unintended, and access to birth control is beset by inequities in education, access, and coverage. This book will provide accurate, unbiased scientific information about contraception in the context of women's lived experiences and the realities of how individuals make decisions about birth control.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Birth control is a powerful tool that empowers women to take control of their reproductive health and achieve their desired outcomes. It offers a range of benefits, including the prevention of pregnancy, the ability to plan and space births, and the freedom to choose whether to have children at all. However, despite these advantages, access to birth control remains unequal in the United States, with half of all pregnancies unintended. This inequality is driven by a variety of factors, including education, access, and coverage.

Research has shown that women are familiar with the range of contraceptive methods available today, but the persistently high rates of unintended pregnancy suggest that their contraceptive needs are still not being met. This is a significant concern, as unintended pregnancies can have negative consequences for both women and their families.

Birth Control: What Everyone Needs to Know is a comprehensive guide that aims to provide accurate, unbiased scientific information about contraception in the context of women's lived experiences and the realities of how individuals make decisions about birth control. The book will explore a range of topics, including the history of birth control, the risks and benefits of contraception, the role of menstruation, and the future of birth control.

One of the key themes of the book will be the impact of supported family-planning infrastructure on society as a whole. Through reviews of policy, scientific literature, and supplemental interviews with women, the book will uncover women's concerns and apprehensions about contraception, as well as the ways that birth control empowers women and increases access to educational and professional opportunities.

The book will also provide an overview of the different types of contraceptive methods available, including hormonal methods, barrier methods, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). It will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method, as well as how to choose the most appropriate method for individual needs and preferences.

In addition to providing scientific information, Birth Control: What Everyone Needs to Know will also offer personal stories and experiences from women who have used birth control to achieve their reproductive goals. These stories will provide a relatable and empathetic perspective on the challenges and rewards of using birth control, and will help to break down the stigma and misconceptions that surround this topic.

Ultimately, the goal of this book is to provide accurate, unbiased scientific information about contraception in the context of women's lived experiences and the realities of how individuals make decisions about birth control. By doing so, we can work towards achieving greater equality and empowerment for women and their families.

Weight: 260g
Dimension: 209 x 152 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190069667