A spokesperson for Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin cites more widespread availability of emergency contraception as the reason abortion rates in Wisconsin are the lowest on record: (via
Milwaulkee Journal Sentinel).
ABC News reports 40% of women getting abortions in Minnesota cite financial reasons as one factor in their decision; while Planned Parenthood of Minnesota spokesperson Sarah Stoesz worries the high price of birth control in troubling financial times may be leading to more unplanned pregnancies.
The ongoing debate about the teen pregnancies in Gloucester, MA is now focusing on whether a childcare center at the pregnant teens' high school sent a positive message on teen parenthood or is necessary to help young mothers succeed and graduate: (via MSNBC).
