Reproductive Health
Thursday, March 23, 2023
ID Lawmakers Fail to Address Health Concerns for Pregnant Women
With concerning trends emerging for pregnant and postpartum women, frustration is growing that Idaho lawmakers could end the session without …
NE State Senator Faces Bipartisan Criticism for Abortion Ban Amendment
Abortion restrictions have been a hot topic in the Nebraska Legislature for the second year in a row, and now the issue has heated up even more. Sen…
Monday, March 20, 2023
U.S. Sees Major Spike in Pregnancy-Linked Deaths
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show another increase in the nation's maternal mortality rate, and a Minnesota expert …
Nurses Fear Fallout from Closure of OR Birth Center
Nurses are concerned about the closure of a Portland-area birth center set to go through today. The Family Birth Center at Legacy Mount Hood …
'Scary Times,' as FL Republicans Propose 6-Week Abortion Ban
On the opening day of Florida's legislative session, Republican lawmakers filed bills in the House and Senate to ban abortions after six weeks…
Colorado Community Health Centers Add $1.7 Billion in Economic Activity
Colorado's federally qualified community health centers play a major role in the state's economy, according to new analysis. Health centers serving …
Survey: Nearly 60% of Nebraskans Oppose Abortion Bill in Legislature
Nebraska would have one of the strictest abortion laws in the country should Legislative Bill 626 become law. It recently passed out of committee…
WV Faces Lawsuit after Blocking Access to Medication Abortion
It's the latest chapter in West Virginia's attempt to outlaw abortion. West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is attempting to throw out a …
Groups Say They’ll Head Back to Court After KY Judges Uphold Abortion Ban
After Kentucky's Supreme Court last week denied a request to block abortion bans which went into effect last summer, the ACLU of Kentucky and Planned …
Lack of Maternal Care Threatens Health of Western NC Mothers
By Shelby Harris and Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan for North Carolina News Service Service for the Public New…
TX Court Ruling with Nationwide Implications for Abortion Expected Soon
By Carrie Baker for Ms. Magazine.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for the Ms. Magazine-Public News Service …
Reproductive Freedom Act Takes Aim at Current GA Abortion Ban
Reproductive rights groups are supporting legislation to restore abortion access in Georgia. The Reproductive Freedom Act was filed to repeal House …