Latest News – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

25 Apr

Assisted Reproductive Technology Market worth US$6.02 Billion by 2030

PatLatest NewsART, Healthcare, Infertility, Reproductive rights

Increased levels of infertility caused by stress, lifestyle changes, and medical conditions are among the key drivers affecting the assisted reproductive technology (ART) market. The sector has expanded due to technological advancements such as preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), embryo freezing, and enhanced in-vitro fertilization (IVF) techniques that have significantly improved success rates. Industry growth is prevented by ethical and regulatory issues, including legal bans, expensive processes, and the ethical debate over the handling of embryos and surrogacy. Government backing from the state, a change in social perception, and rising public awareness all drive market growth. Improved healthcare infrastructure and greater…

25 Apr

Arkansas abortion ban gets tweaked; pro-choice advocates plan “immersive” event

PatLatest NewsAbortion Care, Arkansas, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

The Arkansas Abortion Support Network plans to show people on Saturday what seeking an abortion was like before the state’s ban took effect nearly three years ago, the group announced in a press release.

24 Apr

Abortion saved her. Now it could cost her freedom.

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Care, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Tennessee, United States

As the Trump administration cuts funding for Planned Parenthood, one court offers Black women in the South a legal lifeline.

24 Apr

If both Title X and Medicaid are gutted, Missourians will face impossible barriers to care

AlanLatest NewsHealthcare, Medicaid, Missouri, Reproductive Health, Title X, United States

Missouri’s sexual and reproductive health care safety-net is in crisis — and Congress must act before it’s too late. The attacks are coming fast and from every direction.

23 Apr

US fertility rate hovers near record low as Trump administration pushes for a baby boom

AlanLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Women in the United States are less likely to have babies than ever before, but key figures in the Trump administration seem keen on changing that – even as federal programs focused on reproductive health face significant upheaval.

23 Apr

The Trump administration wants women to have more babies

AlanLatest NewsGOP, Healthcare, Parental consent, United States

The Trump administration has been soliciting ideas for ways to entice Americans to have more children, according to a report in the New York Times, in an effort to combat what it sees as a crisis of falling birth rates in the U.S. Some of the proposals reportedly being floated: a $5,000 cash “baby bonus,” government-funded educational programs on menstrual cycles, and a “National Medal of Motherhood” awarded to mothers with six or more children.

23 Apr

Some OB/GYNS Stay in States With Abortion Bans, Despite Legal Risks

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, OB/GYNS, Reproductive rights, United States

Three years after the U.S. Supreme Court ended the federal right to abortion, doctors who specialize in obstetrics and gynecology are still dealing with tough decisions about where to live and work.

22 Apr

Trump administration’s federal funding pause disrupts Planned Parenthood services, says Florida NOW

MauraLatest NewsFlorida, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Trump

Eleven Planned Parenthood health centers in Florida are facing “severe disruptions to their operations” after the Trump administration paused federal funding, says the Florida chapter of the National Organization for Women.

22 Apr

Planned Parenthood closing two Utah clinics after Trump cuts all federal reproductive health funds to state

MauraLatest NewsHealthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Trump, Utah

Planned Parenthood Association of Utah will shut down a quarter of its clinics after the Trump administration froze a Title X grant to pay for family planning services.

21 Apr

Black maternal health advocates, researchers press on amid federal funding cuts

MauraLatest NewsBlack Women, Healthcare, Maternal & Child Health, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights

Before everything went black, Tamika Jackson felt like she was drowning. While in labor giving birth to her baby boy, her body felt heavy and her breaths shallow. “I can’t breathe,” she croaked to the anesthesiologist. “If you couldn’t breathe, you wouldn’t be able to speak,” she recalled the doctor telling her, dismissing her as having a “panic attack.” Minutes later, the 37-year-old’s lungs gave out. Her heart stopped beating.

21 Apr

The Real Supreme Court Endgame for Abortion Foes

MauraLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, SCOTUS, United States

To understand the past and future of the American war over reproduction, we must tell the story of the fetal personhood movement.

20 Apr

U.S. Supreme Court Could Roll Back, Freeze or Eliminate Preventive Health Coverage – Oral Arguments Tomorrow (4/21/25)

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, SCOTUS, United States

On Monday the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Braidwood Management v. Becerra, which could roll back and freeze coverage for key preventive health services and screenings currently required by the Affordable Care Act. The new name for the case is Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc.

19 Apr

Under Idaho’s abortion ban, a family confronts life-or-death reality — and a crisis of faith

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Care, Healthcare, Idaho, legislation, Reproductive rights, United States

As judges weigh the limits of medical exceptions, Idaho’s abortion ban is being tested — in courts, hospitals and patients’ lives

19 Apr

How Hydration, Diet, and Hygiene Affect Reproductive Health

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive Health

Reproductive health isn’t just about annual checkups. It’s also shaped by what we eat, how much water we drink, and the way we take care of our bodies every day. Small choices can lead to big changes in how we feel—physically and emotionally. Many people think of reproductive health as something that only needs attention when there’s a serious issue. But discomfort, irritation, and infections often build up over time due to daily habits. That’s why it helps to understand the links between hydration, nutrition, and hygiene.https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/04/19/how-hydration-diet-and-hygiene-affect-reproductive-health/

18 Apr

New Connecticut bill aims to enshrine minors’ access to reproductive health

RandyLatest NewsConnecticut, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

The bill would codify the right of minors to receive contraceptive and pregnancy-related care without parental permission.