Benefits Quote by Kathleen Sebelius

The truth is women use contraception not only as a way to prevent unintended pregnancies, but also to improve their health and the health…

— Felicity Huffman

The truth is that contraception saves lives, prevents unplanned pregnancies, improves outcomes for children and reduces the number of abortions.

— Ann McLane Kuster

We know that the way to decrease unplanned pregnancies and abortions is to make birth control and family planning services accessible and affordable, not…

— Jeanne Shaheen

Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion.

— Louise Slaughter

It is common sense that when women are able to plan their pregnancies, populations grow more slowly and as a result so do greenhouse…

— Kavita Ramdas

For most women, including women who want to have children, contraception is not an option; it is a basic health care necessity.

— Louise Slaughter

Denial of contraception to women without the financial means to afford it could cause substantial economic burdens, and even greater burdens if the lack…

— Mike Quigley

Bottom line: Contraception does not reduce abortion.

— Abby Johnson

Birth control is an important part of women's healthcare. It allows women to plan and time their pregnancies, and reduces preterm births and maternal…

— Leana S. Wen

Yes, we can control not getting pregnant with free and easily available contraception. But when it comes to getting pregnant when you want to,…

— Julia Hartley-Brewer

There are fewer unwanted pregnancies and fewer occasions where a woman is confronted with that decision if she has access to family planning and…

— Bob Casey, Jr

Thoughtful education programs and access to effective forms of contraception are key to preventing unplanned pregnancy.

— Kristen Soltis Anderson