About Women's Health: Abortion, Contraception, and the Election

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Women's Health From Rachel Gurevich, your About Women's Health Editor Women's health issues have played a big role in this year's presidential election, from birth control and abortion, to the Affordable Care Act. Where Romney and Obama Stand Before you head to the polls, check out where Obama and Romney stand on the issues. For example, did you know that Romney supported the Blunt Amendment, a bill that would have provided religious groups and any employer with moral objections the right to deny coverage of birth control? Overview of Obama's and Romney's Positions on Key Women's Health Issues Lies, Lies & More Lies: Avoid an Unwanted President Don't Make Any Assumptions See More About:  birth control advocacy  election  abortion Contraception Rights We take for granted our right to access birth control, but as recently as the 1960s, there were states in America where advertisement and sale of contraception were banned. The Road to Contraception Freedom Book Review: America and The Pill See More About:  birth control methods  birth control advocacy  picking a birth control method Roe vs Wade and the Personhood Movement Another big topic this year is abortion and the threat that Roe vs. Wade could be overturned. A separate but related issue is the Personhood Movement, which hopes to declare a fertilized egg as a "person." Not only would this make abortion illegal, but it could also make many forms of contraception illegal, IVF treatments practically impossible, and put women who miscarry under scrutiny. Understanding Roe v. Wade, 1973 Why Pro-Life and "Personhood" Are Not Equivalent See More About:  unintended pregnancy  contraceptive failure  abortion Understanding the Affordable Care Act Another area of contention is the Affordable Care Act, with Romney suggesting he would seek to appeal the act. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, all insurance plans must cover -- without added co-pays -- all FDA-approved birth control options, annual well-woman visits, gestational diabetes screening for pregnant women, breastfeeding help, and more. Do we really want to lose this? Highlights of the Affordable Care Act Contraception and Other Women's Preventative Care Now Covered See More About:  affordable care act  individual mandate  pre-existing conditions Women's Health Ads Medical Abortion Abortion Pills Pregnancy Abortion Abortion Rights Election 2012 Featured Articles Bra Day 2012 Tips for a Healthy Halloween Gas and Bloating Talking to Kids About Sex Sex Toys That Are More Scary Than Sexy Media Influence on Disordered Eating   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement