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Show I Planning for Motherhood i Is Extremely Important ' "Motherhood is the most sacred and important of roles-but it is the one role women are most likely to assume accidentlv and with j little or no preparation," 5 said Norah Eubanks of the j local Planned Parenthood Off-J Off-J ice. The great majority of women do plan to become mothers at some time in their lives. Women have been brought up with the idea that they will be mothers, but little is taught to a woman about planning when to have her children. Many couples find they are a trio before they even get used to being a duet. "This often puts a strain on a new relationship that is hard to overcome. This . strain is reflected in the Utah divorce rate of 5.1 per 1,000 compared to 4.8 per 1,000 nationally," she said. Some girls find out that their growing pains are labor pains. This not only reflects lack of planning, but lack of information. informa-tion. "Many women don't know that it takes 2 to 2'i years for the body to return to the condition it was before the pregnancy. Babies too close together can cause physiological physiologi-cal and emotional difficulties for the mother, which can lead to the great tragedy of the unwanted or abused child," she continued. Planned Parenthood believes be-lieves every child should be wanted. Every child should have the opportunity to be loved. The local Planned Parenthood Office is located in the Arches Building, Room 11, phone 259-6140. |