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For teenage girls in Japan, buying emergency contraception remains difficult due to high costs and a lack of privacy, despite it being made available over the counter three months ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/02/japan/society/otc-emergency-contraceptive-hurdles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #birthcontrol #pregnancy #women039sissues #health #familyplanning #pharmaceuticals

High costs and lack of privacy slow uptake of OTC emergency contraceptives

Having to receive explanations about the pill from pharmacists and take it in front of them poses significant hurdles for buyers seeking anonymity.

The Japan Times

Bich Nguyen 1d ago

"Asked at a Congressional hearing about appropriations for family planning in May 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: 'There's no plan to spend that money. We're not going to be in that business globally. We're not going to do it.'"

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/g-s1-118041/family-planning-birth-control-condoms-aid-cuts-rubio

#healthcare #GlobalHealth #USAID #ForeignAid #ForeignAssistance #CHW #midwives #ReproHealth #ReproJustice #contraception #FamilyPlanning

Bich Nguyen 4d ago

"For different reasons, an alliance of MAHA adherents, social conservatives and pronatalists are eager to go after birth control. With Trump sinking in the polls and his coalition fracturing, he may want to deliver for his core supporters...Contraception has gone from being politically untouchable to a real target on the right."

https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/04/25/birth-control-maha-abortion-trump-00889738

#healthcare #ReproHealth #ReproJustice #pregnancy #contraception #FamilyPlanning #FDA #PhRMA #elections #elections2026

Trump Is Going After Birth Control. Here’s Why.

Contraception was politically untouchable — until now.

Politico

Voteinorout 🇺🇸Apr 21

Amy Uccello was USAID’s leading family planning expert when our agency was erased last year. #FamilyPlanning #USAID

She’s got a thing or two to say about what we *actually* did to help women and (surprise surprise) how it *prevented* abortions.

If only the admin thought to ask any questions before heating up their frozen Tikka Masala and throwing us in the woodchipper...

Follow @friendsofusaid... https://instagr.am/p/DXYGr_lDJ3e/

voteinorout on Instagram: "Amy Uccello was USAID’s leading family planning expert when our agency was erased last year. #FamilyPlanning #USAID She’s got a thing or two to say about what we actually did to help women and (surprise surprise) how it prevented abortions. If only the admin thought to ask any questions before heating up their frozen Tikka Masala and throwing us in the woodchipper... Follow @friendsofusaid for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson"

0 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on April 20, 2026: "Amy Uccello was USAID’s leading family planning expert when our agency was erased last year. #FamilyPlanning #USAID She’s got a thing or two to say about what we *actually* did to help women and (surprise surprise) how it *prevented* abortions. If only the admin thought to ask any questions before heating up their frozen Tikka Masala and throwing us in the woodchipper... Follow @friendsofusaid for more. Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy. - Thomas Jefferson".

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NewsletterTF Apr 19

McCann Reflects on Breastfeeding, Considers Future Offspring

Ferne McCann says she feels 'broody' after stopping breastfeeding her daughter Finty. She previously spoke about mum-shaming.

#FerneMcCann, #Breastfeeding, #Motherhood, #FamilyPlanning, #ExtendedBreastfeeding

https://newsletter.tf/ferne-mccann-broody-after-stopping-breastfeeding/

NewsletterTF Apr 19

Ferne McCann shared she feels 'broody' after ending breastfeeding. This comes after she spoke out about 'mum-shaming' for extended breastfeeding.

#FerneMcCann, #Breastfeeding, #Motherhood, #FamilyPlanning, #ExtendedBreastfeeding
https://newsletter.tf/ferne-mccann-broody-after-stopping-breastfeeding/

Ferne McCann feels 'broody' after stopping breastfeeding Finty

Ferne McCann says she feels 'broody' after stopping breastfeeding her daughter Finty. She previously spoke about mum-shaming.

NewsletterTF

Bruce Mirken Apr 16

ICYMI, yes, the #TrumpAdministration is coming for #BirthControl now. Are you angry yet? https://www.medpagetoday.com/obgyn/pregnancy/120803

#contraception #FamilyPlanning

HHS Changing Its Tune on Contraceptive Access

Focus of Title X program shifting to 'natural family planning' and encouragement of pregnancy

MedpageToday

TheBenefits.Guru Apr 10

Today Is...National Siblings Day!
Siblings are our first friends. Have you named your siblings as secondary beneficiaries on your policies? 👫📑 #SiblingsDay #FamilyPlanning #Beneficiaries

mathruchayahospital Apr 8

Best Family Planning & Contraceptive Services in Mysore | Mathruchaya Hospital

Best Family Planning & Contraceptive Services in Mysore at Mathruchaya Hospital offer expert guidance, safe procedures, and personalized care. From birth control options to counseling, their specialists ensure women’s health, privacy, and informed choices.
#FamilyPlanning #ContraceptiveCare #WomensHealth #MysoreHealthcare #MathruchayaHospital #SafeMotherhood #GynecologyCare

The Japan Times Mar 27

Japan is set to impose a "singles tax" next month as part of financing for measures to boost fertility rates, but it's not a tax and not levied on singles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/26/japan/japans-singles-tax/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #japaneseeconomy #taxes #familyplanning #parenthood #children

Japan’s ‘singles tax’ is just one battle after another

The plan has attracted vitriol due to its name and the fact that it burdens single-person households, which are now the most common type of household in Japan.

The Japan Times