First Stop to Somewhere (Airlie Productions, 1973)

Film shows the workings of a family planning clinic in Jamaica, West Indies, and one woman's experience as she discusses with clinic personnel the possibility of an IUD. With support from her partner, she decides to have the device inserted in order to prevent pregnancy. The film notes the benefits of planning pregnancies and urges viewers to visit their local family planning clinic. Images of a carefree couple on the beach suggest that such planning can reduce stress and result in better health for the whole family.

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