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Contraceptives - A family Focused Tool
Contraception can be one of the greatest tools for safely, affordably and effectively growing a family. When we collectively talk about birth control, the conversation is often about pregnancy prevention, but what is missed is the nuance that contraception improves health and economic outcomes for families and even supports their growth.
Breaking the Birth Control Stigma
Since joining the board of the Idaho Contraceptive Education Network in 2023, I have been deeply moved by the strong support for our mission from Idahoans across the state. We came together to form this network in hopes of creating a safe space where Idahoans of all backgrounds can seek unbiased information about contraceptives and together, champion efforts to preserve and expand access to these important tools. What we’ve heard affirms our work and also has touched my heart.
Reconsidering contraception: “more than just birth control”
Delfina Krakau shares how using contraception changed her life for the better, helping to improve her mental health and providing desperately-needed chronic pain relief.