Thousands Sterilized, a State Weighs Restitution

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Or for others, a lower amount for some method such as an IUD, which could be removed if she changes her mind. Just making pregnancy a conscious decision that requires a little bit of planning would make a big difference.

Actually Brazil had quite a big effect not by paying women to be sterilized, but just by letting it be free and easy (obsteticians were including it as part of delivery if requested). BC pills weren't free, but they were non-prescription and pretty cheap.