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Some women used contraceptives in the 1950's. They didn't become widely available until after 1965.
The entire concept of the family and female sexuality changed at that time, hence the whole women's liberation movement of the 60's/70's.
I bring it up to point out that family planning was possible before the widespread availability of contraceptives.
The entire concept of the family and female sexuality changed at that time, hence the whole women's liberation movement of the 60's/70's.
I bring it up to point out that family planning was possible before the widespread availability of contraceptives.
I wasn't talking about the 1950's. That's not distant history, is it.
And if you think women of the 50's didn't use contraception and abortion, you're deluded.
But to answer your question, it was about 70 for women. Fertility rate was around 4 live births per woman. Today, it's about 80, with a fertility rate of just over 2.