Tag Archives: family planning

Raindrops on Roses, Whiskers on Kittens

These are a few of my favorites blogs… Writing a weekly blog takes commitment and guts in equal parts. You have to spend two or three times as much time reading and researching as you do writing. And you’ve got … Continue reading →

Posted on December 22, 2011 in Abortion Care, Family Planning | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Are You Above Average?

As a woman, do you consider yourself above average? I mean, in terms of your reproductive life span? Don’t know what I’m talking about? That’s okay, I’ll explain later. First I want to share some great news. 

Posted on December 7, 2011 in Birth Control, Family Planning | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — What’s Your Prevention Strategy?

Last year I reached a major life marker in the form of my 50th birthday. Now – a full year into my fifties – I’m noticing bodily changes and limitations I didn’t have in my thirties and forties. And, reaching … Continue reading →

Posted on October 12, 2011 in Family Planning Association of Maine | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Why Did You Stop Going to Family Planning?

“I went to family planning when I was a teenager.” I can’t even tell you how many times and in how many different settings I’ve heard this phrase. There’s the woman who cuts my hair, the physical therapist who helped … Continue reading →

Posted on October 5, 2011 in Reproductive Health Care | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment