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	'''Alan Edward Guttmacher''' (~~May 19, 1898 – March 18, 1974~~) was an American obstetrician and ~~gynecologist, and a prominent advocate for~~ [[~~birth control~~]] ~~and~~ [[reproductive ~~rights~~]]~~. He served as the president of~~ the [[Planned Parenthood Federation of America]] ~~from 1962 to 1974~~.		'''Alan Edward Guttmacher''' (1898–1974) was a prominent American [[obstetrician]] and [[gynecologist]], known for his work in [[reproductive health]] and his leadership in the [[Planned Parenthood Federation of America]].

	==Early life and education==		==Early life and education==
	Alan Guttmacher was born in ~~[[Baltimore, Maryland]], to a family with a strong medical background~~. He ~~attended~~ [[Johns Hopkins University]], where he ~~completed his undergraduate studies. He then pursued~~ a ~~medical degree at the~~ [[~~Johns Hopkins School of Medicine~~]]~~, graduating in 1923~~.		Alan Guttmacher was born in 1898. He pursued his medical education at the [[Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine]], where he developed a keen interest in [[obstetrics]] and [[gynecology]].

	==Career==		==Career==
	~~After completing~~ his medical ~~education~~, ~~Guttmacher specialized in~~ [[~~obstetrics~~]] and [[~~gynecology~~]]~~. He worked at several hospitals~~, ~~including [[Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan)\|Mount Sinai Hospital]]~~ in ~~[[New York City]]~~.		Guttmacher began his medical career as an obstetrician and gynecologist, focusing on women's reproductive health. He became a leading advocate for [[birth control]] and [[family planning]], emphasizing the importance of these services in improving women's health and autonomy.

	===Planned Parenthood===		===Planned Parenthood===
	In 1962, Guttmacher became the president of the [[Planned Parenthood Federation of America]]. ~~During~~ his ~~tenure~~, ~~he was a vocal advocate for~~ the ~~legalization of~~ [[~~abortion~~]] and ~~the expansion of access to~~ [[~~contraception~~]]. ~~He believed in the importance of family planning for improving public health and reducing poverty.~~		[[File:Guttmacher20054-300.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Alan Guttmacher]]
			In 1962, Guttmacher became the president of the [[Planned Parenthood Federation of America]]. Under his leadership, the organization expanded its services and advocacy efforts, promoting access to [[contraception]] and [[sexual education]]. Guttmacher's work was instrumental in advancing the cause of reproductive rights in the United States.
	~~==Contributions to reproductive health==~~
	Guttmacher was instrumental in advancing the ~~field~~ of reproductive health. He supported research and education on [[contraceptive methods]] and worked to destigmatize discussions around [[sexual health]]. His efforts contributed to the broader acceptance and availability of birth control in the United States.

	==Legacy==		==Legacy==
	Alan Guttmacher's ~~work laid the foundation for modern~~ reproductive health ~~services~~. The [[Guttmacher Institute]], ~~a leading~~ research and policy ~~organization in the field of sexual and~~ reproductive health~~, was named in his honor~~. His ~~advocacy~~ for ~~reproductive rights continues to influence public policy~~ and ~~healthcare practices today~~.		Alan Guttmacher's contributions to reproductive health have had a lasting impact. The [[Guttmacher Institute]], named in his honor, continues to conduct research and policy analysis on reproductive health issues worldwide. His efforts helped pave the way for greater acceptance and availability of family planning services.

	==Related pages==		==Related pages==
			* [[Reproductive rights]]
			* [[Family planning]]
	* [[Planned Parenthood]]		* [[Planned Parenthood]]
	* [[Reproductive rights]]
	* [[Birth control]]
	* [[Guttmacher Institute]]

	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Guttmacher20054-300.jpg\|Alan Guttmacher~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	[[Category:American obstetricians]]		[[Category:American obstetricians]]
	[[Category:American gynecologists]]		[[Category:American gynecologists]]
	~~[[Category:Reproductive rights activists]]~~
	[[Category:1898 births]]		[[Category:1898 births]]
	[[Category:1974 deaths]]		[[Category:1974 deaths]]

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{{short description|American obstetrician and gynecologist}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2023}}

'''Alan Edward Guttmacher''' (May 19, 1898 – March 18, 1974) was an American obstetrician and gynecologist, and a prominent advocate for [[birth control]] and [[reproductive rights]]. He served as the president of the [[Planned Parenthood Federation of America]] from 1962 to 1974.

==Early life and education==
Alan Guttmacher was born in [[Baltimore, Maryland]], to a family with a strong medical background. He attended [[Johns Hopkins University]], where he completed his undergraduate studies. He then pursued a medical degree at the [[Johns Hopkins School of Medicine]], graduating in 1923.

==Career==
After completing his medical education, Guttmacher specialized in [[obstetrics]] and [[gynecology]]. He worked at several hospitals, including [[Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan)|Mount Sinai Hospital]] in [[New York City]].

===Planned Parenthood===
In 1962, Guttmacher became the president of the [[Planned Parenthood Federation of America]]. During his tenure, he was a vocal advocate for the legalization of [[abortion]] and the expansion of access to [[contraception]]. He believed in the importance of family planning for improving public health and reducing poverty.

==Contributions to reproductive health==
Guttmacher was instrumental in advancing the field of reproductive health. He supported research and education on [[contraceptive methods]] and worked to destigmatize discussions around [[sexual health]]. His efforts contributed to the broader acceptance and availability of birth control in the United States.

==Legacy==
Alan Guttmacher's work laid the foundation for modern reproductive health services. The [[Guttmacher Institute]], a leading research and policy organization in the field of sexual and reproductive health, was named in his honor. His advocacy for reproductive rights continues to influence public policy and healthcare practices today.

==Related pages==
* [[Planned Parenthood]]
* [[Reproductive rights]]
* [[Birth control]]
* [[Guttmacher Institute]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Guttmacher20054-300.jpg|Alan Guttmacher
</gallery>

[[Category:American obstetricians]]
[[Category:American gynecologists]]
[[Category:Reproductive rights activists]]
[[Category:1898 births]]
[[Category:1974 deaths]]

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