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Matters of Life and Death

Knowing our own bodies: Fertility apps and the pill, with Dawn McAvoy

Feb 5, 2025
Dawn McAvoy leads Both Lives, an initiative of the Evangelical Alliance advocating for both mother and child in pregnancy. In this engaging conversation, they discuss the rising trend of women using fertility tracking apps instead of traditional contraceptives. Dawn tackles the ethical implications for Christians regarding contraception, the effectiveness of these fertility apps, and the importance of informed decision-making. The discussion also emphasizes the need for better education around reproductive health, challenging contemporary perceptions of hormonal methods and promoting personal empowerment.
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  • There is a growing trend among women to use fertility tracking apps as contraception, moving away from traditional hormonal methods.
  • Dawn McAvoy emphasizes the need for women to understand their reproductive health to make choices aligned with their values.

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Overview of Both Lives Initiative

Both Lives is an initiative led by Dawn McAvoy that focuses on advocating for both the mother and unborn child throughout pregnancy. This initiative originated in Northern Ireland in 2017 under the name Both Lives Matter, responding to proposed changes in abortion laws. Following legal changes in Northern Ireland, it relaunches with a broader UK scope, emphasizing the importance of supporting both lives in pregnancy. The initiative is associated with the Evangelical Alliance, which promotes church unity and advocacy for evangelical perspectives in public discourse.

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