Maternal Health

What Happens When You Give New Parents Cash Aid?

What Happens When You Give New Parents Cash Aid? What Happens When You Give New Parents Cash Aid?

Cash transfer programs are forging a path for guaranteed income.

Aug 30, 2023 / Lizzie Tribone

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We Can Ensure Parents, Children, and Birth Workers Thrive We Can Ensure Parents, Children, and Birth Workers Thrive

The "lactonomy" is rigged against us, but there are public health measures we can take to fix it.

Aug 7, 2023 / Latona Giwa

My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions

My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions

Society / August 2, 2023 My Breastfeeding Journey Would Not Have Been Possible Without My Abortions Because my abortions allowed me to become a parent when the timing was right…

Aug 2, 2023 / Nikiya Natale

Woman receiving breast exam

The Collapse of This Texas Health Care Program Is Putting Women’s Lives in Danger The Collapse of This Texas Health Care Program Is Putting Women’s Lives in Danger

For low-income, rural, and uninsured women across the state, the Healthy Texas Women program means access to lifesaving medical care—and it may soon disappear.

May 22, 2023 / Julie Poole

abortion protest, Washington, DC

Democrats Should Make Abortion a Cornerstone Issue Democrats Should Make Abortion a Cornerstone Issue

As the Republican Party keeps radicalizing, Democrats need to elevate reproductive freedom.

Apr 24, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Women imprisoned at Perryville State Prison

Arizona Prisoners Find Hope in Their Fight Against Forced Inductions Arizona Prisoners Find Hope in Their Fight Against Forced Inductions

A bill seeking to end the practice has languished without a hearing. Bill sponsor Athena Salman is not giving up, and neither are pregnant people in custody.

Mar 8, 2023 / Victoria Law

Richard Briggs talking at health care task force meeting

Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism Republicans Are Trapped by Their Party’s Anti-Abortion Extremism

Riled up anti-choice activists ensure that the fight over abortion will continue to dominate elections.

Jan 27, 2023 / Jeet Heer

When It Comes to Endometriosis, “Doing Your Own Research” Might Actually Be Necessary

When It Comes to Endometriosis, “Doing Your Own Research” Might Actually Be Necessary When It Comes to Endometriosis, “Doing Your Own Research” Might Actually Be Necessary

The health care system often neglects women and people with uteruses. For those who suffer from invisible diseases, informing oneself can be life-saving work.

Nov 28, 2022 / OpinionNation / Kate Shannon Jenkins

Black Mothers Are Dying. The Least We Can Do Is Listen to Their Stories

Black Mothers Are Dying. The Least We Can Do Is Listen to Their Stories Black Mothers Are Dying. The Least We Can Do Is Listen to Their Stories

As we observe Black Maternal Health Week, it’s essential that we heed the lessons of maternal mortality review committees and press for life-saving support for pregnant Black peopl...

Apr 12, 2022 / Latona Giwa

A row of empty cribs

The US Is Facing a Maternal Health Crisis. Climate Change Is Making It Worse. The US Is Facing a Maternal Health Crisis. Climate Change Is Making It Worse.

Soaring temperatures, air pollution, and extreme weather contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes—especially for women of color.

Mar 17, 2022 / Danielle Renwick

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