News Topic: Contraceptive Security
Girls in crisis settings overlooked for life-saving care, say health advocates
Are injectable contraceptives advisable?
Filipino women struggle for birth control
Women’s needs take back seat under threat of dzud in Mongolia
Egypt suffers shortage of contraceptive pills
Access to safe abortion care improves in Ethiopia
Contraceptive manufacturers are unaware of market opportunities in developing country markets due to patchy information
Easy-To-Use IUD Inserter Could Aid Women Who Lack Access To Birth Control
There are lots of good reasons for women to space their babies at least two years apart. Studies show higher risks of premature birth, pregnancy complications and delivery problems, as well as higher death rates in the early years when babies are born very close together. But in countries where there aren't a lot of family planning options, women end up getting pregnant again sooner than they'd like.
