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Birth control
The one-child policy is history, but rules in China still restrict families
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Jennifer Pak
Oct 13, 2020
Some Chinese couples aren't interested in having more than one child, while unmarried woman aren't allowed to have children at all.
Cost of child rearing in China hinders baby boom
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Jennifer Pak
Oct 9, 2020
Besides the high costs of raising children, the cost of living is often cited as one of the key deterrents for young parents.
Employers may opt out of providing free birth control, Supreme Court rules
Jul 8, 2020
Over religious or moral objections, employers can deny the coverage that's required by the Affordable Care Act.
Birth control access is a priority for some women post-election
Nov 14, 2016
If Trump and the Republicans pursue their plan to repeal Obamacare, what will happen to birth control? Currently, many types of contraception are available at no out-of-pocket cost. While health care lawyers are debating how quickly the law could be changed, many women are booking visits to their OB-GYNs to get care now — in […]
Women's health under the Trump administration
Nov 11, 2016
Access to low-cost birth control and funding for Planned Parenthood might change.
Push for IUDs comes from many sides
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Nova Safo
Sep 30, 2014
Health groups, nonprofits and drug companies have touted intrauterine devices.
Map: You may be paying way more for birth control
May 3, 2013
It pays to shop around for prescription drugs.
For public good, not for profit.
President Obama compromises on contraception
Feb 10, 2012
Under the new plan, even women who work for religious employers will have access to free birth control. It's all because of an insurance company workaround.
Pfizer recalls a million birth control packs
Feb 1, 2012
Drug giant Pfizer is asking women around the country to return certain birth control pills under fears they weren't packaged correctly.