Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about family planning, curated daily by BrightWire.
A matchmaker's advice to a 42-year-old man seeking a 28-year-old wife sparked thousands of online conversations about fairness in fertility expectations. Her simple message: if reproductive health matters to you, start by checking your own.
Oyo State is partnering with a healthcare company to bring affordable, WHO-approved family planning services to more women across Nigeria's third most populous state. The collaboration aims to strengthen maternal health while empowering families to make informed reproductive choices.
Growing up without siblings isn't the disadvantage many Americans think it is. New research reveals only children develop a surprising social skill that sets them apart.
In Kaduna State, female tailors are becoming trusted health advocates, helping married women overcome fears about family planning. Their community approach has helped nearly 40,000 women adopt contraception for the first time.
Eight in 10 people haven't planned what happens to their online accounts after death, leaving grieving families locked out of photos, bank accounts, and precious memories. Now the Netherlands is taking action to help people protect their digital legacies.
After caring for elderly parents through her 20s and 30s, Julie chose a different path for her own children. Her story shows how one generation's challenges can inspire the next to create positive change.
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A South African financial coach is offering free life planning templates to help families avoid overwhelming financial chaos after losing a loved one. His practical guide turns one of life's hardest moments into a manageable checklist.
Japan is rolling out preconception care nationwide, helping people of all ages learn about pregnancy, health, and family planning as the country seeks positive solutions to support future parents. The comprehensive approach focuses on education and lifestyle support rather than pressure.
A US startup claims it can transform testicular stem cells into functional sperm, offering hope to men whose infertility can't be treated with current methods. The breakthrough could help countless couples struggling to conceive finally start families of their own.
A WHO-approved contraceptive breakthrough is helping Nigeria meet its family planning goals. Women can now access an affordable, self-administered birth control shot that puts reproductive health in their own hands.
Access to family planning has reduced maternal deaths worldwide by 30%, according to Nigerian health officials announcing new training programs. One state is already offering free prenatal care and education to support healthier families.
Ghana's Health Minister is taking urgent action to release family planning supplies worth $500,000 that have been stuck at ports for two years. The move brings hope to thousands of women who've faced shortages of essential contraceptives.