Latest stories tagged “unplanned pregnancies”
An economist has expressed concerns regarding the proposed Maternal Support Grant intended to assist pregnant women from low-income families. The economist argues that the grant may unintentionally promote unplanned pregnancies and reinforce poverty, raising questions about its overall effectiveness.
Women in North West (NW) and Gauteng Province (GP) are expressing concerns over shortages of birth control methods, particularly injectables and implants, which has led to fears of unplanned pregnancies. Reports indicate that these shortages are affecting access to essential reproductive health services in these regions, according to Health-e News.