Empower Your Plan: Navigating Maternal Health, Unplanned Pregnancy & Contraception

Did you know that in the United States, teens of color experience roughly twice the rate of pregnancies compared to white teens? Additionally, an estimated 19 million women in the U.S. live in contraceptive deserts, where access to a full range of contraceptive methods is limited. These disparities not only affect individual women but also have ripple effects in communities across the country. Shockingly, the teen birth rate in Texas recently increased for the first time in 15 years, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address these challenges. Understanding Unplanned Pregnancy Unplanned pregnancy is a complex issue, influenced by various factors in your life and community. Effective solutions must be diverse, targeting areas of high unmet need and addressing systemic inequities. Organon, a global healthcare company specializing in women’s health, is launching new initiatives across the country as part of its “Her Plan is Her Power” ESG initiative. initiative to reduce unplanned pregnancy rates and support women’s health issues in local communities. This initiative emphasizes the importance of comprehensive and community-focused approaches to addressing the complex challenges surrounding unplanned pregnancy. Empowering Women’s Health with Dr. Charlotte Owens Dr. Charlotte Owens, Head of Medical Affairs and Outcomes Research, is...