These data support a commonality between endemic control of pregnancy, tissue repair, and cancer growth and development.
Resulting tensions shaped resistance to medical and health care system control of pregnancy and the birthing process.
The lost choices and control of pregnancy and birth were described by one as " a rite of passage that was being taken away from me" (2 CS).
The fusion of sperm and ovum is followed by gamete outcome, that is, the formation of fertilized egg which is maintained under the control of pregnancy specific enzyme, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
Control of pregnancy is typically performed by a doctor gynecologist from the institution of primary health care, through dispensaries for women, counseling through Maternal Counseling Service and finally home visits.
Reproductive coercion (RC) is defined as male partners' attempts to promote pregnancy in their female partners through verbal pressure and threats (pregnancy pressure), direct interference with contraception (birth-control sabotage), or threats and violence related to pregnancy continuation or termination (control of pregnancy outcomes) [ 1, 7, 24, 25].
In North Korea's patriarchal society, use of such kits had long been limited, but the desire to take control of pregnancies in recent years has seen an increase in their popularity, according to sources inside the country.
Women felt they needed to be brave to regain control of their pregnancy.
Women also experienced becoming empowered as health consumers, taking control of their pregnancy, birthing and mothering journeys with the support of the Baby Basket program: "Just learning what happens when your baby comes, or what to expect in labour".
A common perception identified was that women reported to have greater ownership and feeling more in control of their pregnancy when using a PHR [ 2, 3, 8, 14, 15, 18, 23].
As well, they may only think of birth control in terms of pregnancy prevention and since they may be dating women beyond child-bearing years they are not thinking outside this concept.
