Tag Archives: teen pregnancy

Bring It On! — Why It’s Tme For Over the Counter Oral Contraceptives.

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

Part 3 of the series Teen Pregnancy:  Going . . . Going . . .   When Plan B emergency contraceptives became available without a prescription, I sent my teenage daughter, Marley, and her friend Amanda out to do a little research. … Continue reading →

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Dazed and Confused — The Case for Comprehensive Sexual Education

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Valerie Tarico

Part 2 of the series Teen Pregnancy:  Going . . . Going . . .   Can a girl get pregnant if she has sex standing up? Will my boyfriend be able to feel my IUD? What are dental dams, and why … Continue reading →

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One Woman’s War on Teen Pregnancy and Poverty in Memphis

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Valerie Tarico

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Claudia Haltom was a juvenile court judge in Memphis who, as she puts it, got tired of taking babies away from teenagers. The final straw came when a 17-year-old mother of three stood in front of her, pregnant. “Who is … Continue reading →

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Stupidest Budget Cuts Ever – or, Why Cutting Contraception Is Not Conservative

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Valerie Tarico

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 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A stitch in time saves nine. One dollar spent on contraception saves three on pregnancy and newborn care, and that is just the beginning. Nationally, we spend 11 billion taxpayer … Continue reading →

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A Contraceptive Revolution: Lowering remaining barriers.

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Valerie Tarico
"I love my LARC because it means not having to forget pills, ever"

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This post is 4 in the series: Twenty Times Better than the Pill.  Imagine a future in which every child is a chosen child.Imagine a future in which a woman becomes fertile only when she wants to have a child—a future … Continue reading →

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