Wayne, NJ--(HISPANIC PR WIRE)--October 10, 2007--Avoiding tough conversations about topics such as family finances or when to start a family can strain the best of relationships, says best-selling author and Latina empowerment specialist Yasmin Davidds. Her advice to a Latina via a Satellite Media Tour is to address such issues upfront, but in a way that acknowledges her partner's point of view.
"Men and women may not always be on the same page when it comes to planning a family," says Davidds. "In this case, the woman can take the initiative to start a family planning conversation so the issue is out in the open and can be mutually resolved."
In the United States, Latinas have a rate of unintended (unwanted or mistimed) pregnancies nearly twice that of white women. According to the National Survey of Family Growth, more than 40 percent of Latinas have had a mistimed or unwanted pregnancy, much higher than non-Hispanic white women (26 percent).(1) Recent research has shown that Latina couples do not have fruitful conversations about sexual reproductive health and family planning(2) . Frank and open conversations between partners may be a first step in reversing this statistic.
-- Starting the Conversation
Working with Latinas across the country, Davidds has honed her advice to women who are having trouble engaging their partners in conversation. To help with conversations about when to start a family or about how many children to plan on having, she offers the following tips:
-- Start the conversation - It may help to write down exactly what you want to say to organize your thoughts.
-- Set the mood - Find a time and setting when both of you are feeling relaxed, comfortable and private.
-- Be confident in your position - Explain how a family fits into your future, but be honest about your career or other goals.
-- Listen to his reaction - Try not to anticipate what he is going to say, listen. Ask for his opinion and keep an open mind.
-- Bring the discussion to a conclusion - The best outcome is to reach a mutual decision. However, making a plan to get more information is a step in the right direction.
-- Exploring Options and Making a Decision
"If the couple's decision is to postpone having children, then it is important to know about the full range of birth control options and decide upon a method that's right for them," says Diana Ramos, M.D., a practicing OB/GYN in Los Angeles and assistant professor at the University of Southern California. "Family planning can help to avoid unplanned pregnancies - which are markedly more prevalent in the Hispanic community."
For women who have had a child and want convenient birth control for their family planning, an option like Mirena(R) (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is available. It is an intrauterine contraceptive that is 99.9 percent effective in preventing pregnancy and can be easily removed by a healthcare professional when a woman is ready to try to expand her family. Tiny, and made of soft, flexible plastic, Mirena(R) is placed into the uterus by a healthcare professional in a nonsurgical procedure.
Women should talk to their healthcare professional for more information about Mirena(R) and other contraceptive options. In addition, women can visit http://www.simplementemirena.com.
Distributed on : 10-10-2007
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About Mirena(R)
MIRENA(R) (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a reversible intrauterine contraceptive (IUC) that may help couples keep life simple. Mirena(R) provides birth control for up to five years and is 99.9 percent effective. Mirena(R) is a reversible IUC that is as effective as sterilization. Mirena(R) is safe, estrogen-free and once it is removed it allows you to try to become pregnant right away.
Candidates for Mirena(R) have had a child, are in a stable relationship, and have no risk or history of ectopic pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease. Mirena(R) does not protect against HIV or STDs. Ovarian cysts may occur and typically disappear. Complications may occur from placement. Missing periods or irregular bleeding is common in the first few months, followed by shorter lighter periods.
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1. Chandra A, Martinez GM, Mosher WD, Abma JC, Jones J. Fertility, family planning, and reproductive health of U.S. women: Data from the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth. National Center for Health Statistics. Vital Health Stat 23(25). 2005. Table 20.
2. National Council of La Raza, "Entre Parejas: An Exploration of Latino Perspectives Regarding Family Planning and Contraception," July 9, 2006.
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