Giving Moms a Helping Hand
By Olivia Bagan
Planned Parenthood is one of many organizations that help women and moms around the world. This organization’s mission is to keep women and moms safe and healthy. They believe that, “You can’t take good care of yourself if you don’t take care of your sexual and reproductive health,” (Planned Parenthood). Because of this belief, Planned Parenthood is there to care for girls, women, and mothers to ensure their health and wellbeing. They provide an annual exam that they call “A well-woman exam” which includes many important female specific check-ups. For example, it could include a breast exam, a pelvic exam, and/or cancer screenings. It is a widely known fact that many cancers can be cured if found early and treatment is administered. These annual check-ups are especially important in low income and rural areas where access to annual medical exams and OBGYN care may not be an option. Planned Parenthood is also a safe place to ask questions and understand your body. (There must be a reason they are one of the largest provider of sex education!) Planned Parenthood is an affordable and easy way for women to take control of their reproductive health. It is critical for women to have access to care for the safety of the mother and her baby before, during, and after pregnancy. It is important to celebrate all the wonderful things that Planned Parenthood does for mothers around the world, and what better time to do so than Mother’s Day!
