The changes going on around us right now are scary, especially seeing it as a female that recently had a daughter. Reproductive freedom and body autonomy are absolutely crucial for the physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being of individuals and their families. When we have reproductive freedom and body autonomy, we have the ability to make informed decisions for ourselves and our bodies - which in turn provide us with a sense of control, higher levels of happiness and wellbeing, and empowerment. Reproductive freedom and body autonomy allow individuals to exercise their basic human rights.