Fwd: Tell Us Your Story

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Some NFP teachers may wish to ask their clients to submit their

stories of not being taken seriously by MDs when requesting NFP, or

being pressured to use artificial contraception against their wishes.

THis mgith help provide some balance in the stories.

forwarded by Joe Stanford, MD

Sender: The National Campaign

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:02:48 -0600 (CST)

Reply-To: The National Campaign

"When I changed jobs, my monthly

prescriptions cost 4 times more than on my old insurance plan."

"My doctor didn't feel comfortable

giving me the hormone that ultimately helped me become pregnant with

my first daughter."

"I can't afford the surgery and

hospital stay that I need I have a $20 co-pay for every office visit,

a $750 deductible, and I have to pay 20% of all costs beyond

that."

"I couldn't find an OBGYN

who knew how to insert an IUDŠ"

In our work, we often hear about the

challenges that people face when seeking medical care and advice.

With health reform on the horizon, we have a great opportunity to

address these challenges and to ensure that the issues that we care

about are a part of the debate.

Determining whether and when to become

pregnant and have children is one of the most important decisions many

of us will make in our lives. We think women, men, and families will

do better if they have the opportunity to prevent pregnancy and plan

families affordably, in consultation with the best medical

professionals, and without barriers.

We want the new Administration to know that this is a priority, and nothing demonstrates why

this issue matters better than your stories about your experiences

with the health care system. We have asked a few of our friends

to share their stories with us, and we hope you will do the same.

Thanks for all that you do,

The National Campaign

P.S. It's not too late to host or

attend a community discussion on health care. Sign up today!

©2008, The National Campaign to Prevent

Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.

1776 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036.

ph: . fax: . CFC #1976.

http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/default.aspx

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