Apparently some people do not realize how risky being
pregnant is for a woman and that multiple pregnancies increases the risk of
complications. That is why birth control is considered preventive medicine.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
recommends spacing pregnancies out by at least 18 months. Having pregnancies to
close together can lead to dysfunctional labor, preterm labor, premature birth,
miscarriage, more difficult labors, higher incidence of C-sections and a loss
of fertility.
Each pregnancy increases a woman’s risk of heart attack and
stroke as well as for postpartum bleeding and hemorrhage, which can lead to
death.
Multiple pregnancies can lead to Placenta Previa, Uterine
Prolapse & Rupture, Gallbladder Disease, Anemia & Nutritional
Deficiencies, Blood Clots, and Intestinal Disorders.
Postpartum psychosis and postpartum depression are also
caused by pregnancy.
One would think that the anti-choicers who claim to care
about women would applaud Obama Care for providing women with guaranteed
preventative women's health services, instead of
insisting that Reproductive Healthcare infringes on their religious
rights.
Allowing women to space pregnancies out and have fewer
children can prevent these serious conditions.
Providing women with access to Reproductive Healthcare will also cut
down on abortions, something the anti-choicers claim to want. No woman should be refused lifesaving
treatment like Savita Halappanavar who was only 31 or be denied preventive care
due to someone else’s religious beliefs.
Birth control has allowed women to become healthier more
productive members of society. It is past time that our insurance covered it.
