It’s important to raise awareness of birth control’s many benefits—from greater education access, to general well-being, to the management of chronic health conditions. But must also consider birth control is not available equitably to all.
Author: Raegan McDonald-Mosley
Raegan McDonald-Mosley, MD, MPH is the CEO of Power to Decide.
The Birth Control Pill Is Safe, Effective and Should Be Available Over-the-Counter
Today, people have many contraceptive options available to them. These important advances should be recognized and celebrated. However, we must also acknowledge that we still have a lot of work to do to ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live, their insurance status or income level have the full range of contraception methods available to them without unnecessary barriers.
The ACA Has a Critical Role in Ensuring Access to Contraception For All
The Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage requirement has increased the use of birth control among patients. But even with the measure in place, the pandemic took a toll on women’s contraceptive access to contraception, perpetuating inequities in access.
Restrictions on Abortion Care Prevent Critical Access For Millions of Women
As we celebrate 48 years of women having the legal ability to decide for themselves if, when and under what circumstances to have a child, access to abortion care remains deeply inequitable.