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For decades, contraception and family planning have been shaped by scientific discovery—but also by misinformation, flawed research, and cultural narratives…
E104: The Intellectual Domain of Family Planning
From Chloe Nguyen
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Decisions about family planning rarely happen in isolation. In the U.S., access to contraception, fertility care, and pregnancy-related services is shaped not only…
E103: The Social Domain of Family Planning
From Chloe Nguyen
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Family planning may sound like a logical process—timelines, contraceptive options, fertility planning, spreadsheets of pros and cons—but for most…
E102: The Emotional Domain of Family Planning
From Chloe Nguyen
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Nearly half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Physically preparing for or preventing pregnancy is a central part of family planning, but what that looks…
E101: The Physical Domain of Family Planning
From Chloe Nguyen
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Strong friendships have been shown to reduce loneliness, improve emotional resilience, and even buffer the effects of grief and stress. In moments of birth, loss,…
E100: The Spiritual Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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The spaces we live in—our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces, and even digital worlds—shape not only how we live, but who we know. Environments create…
E99: The Environmental Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Money can strengthen a friendship—or quietly strain it. Whether it is splitting a dinner bill, planning a trip, or navigating big differences in income,…
E98: The Financial Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Friendship does not just enrich our emotions—it shapes how we think. Studies show that intellectually engaging conversations with friends can improve…
E97: The Intellectual Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Friendship is central to human connection. Yet, the ways we form, maintain, and redefine friendships evolve throughout life. From imaginary friends in childhood to…
E96: The Social Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Friendship is one of the most powerful regulators of emotion—shaping how we love, grieve, connect, and heal. Strong social ties can reduce anxiety, strengthen…
E95: The Emotional Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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When friends connect, the body responds in powerful ways. Research shows that close social bonds can lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, and even…
E94: The Physical Domain of Friendships
From Chloe Nguyen
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Across the globe, families welcome newborns with sacred traditions—such as baptism, christening, naming ceremonies, or rituals of blessing—that honor…
E93: The Spiritual Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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Only one in four infants in the U.S. is exclusively breastfed for the first six months, despite strong evidence linking breastfeeding to better health outcomes for…
E92: The Environmental Domain of the Fourth…
From Chloe Nguyen
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Childcare for an infant in the U.S. averages over $11,000 a year—more than triple the federal benchmark for affordability. For many new parents, the financial…
E91: The Financial Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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More than 80% of new mothers report changes in memory and attention during the postpartum period—often referred to as “mom brain.” On top of that,…
E90: The Intellectual Domain of the Fourth…
From Chloe Nguyen
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More than half of new mothers report feeling lonely or isolated after giving birth. Research shows that strong social support during the postpartum period is one of…
E89: The Social Domain of the Fourth Trimester
From Chloe Nguyen
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