Healthcare – Page 16 – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

20 Dec

Brace for the impact of Trump 2.0 on reproductive health rights: Marcela Azevedo

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, Opinion, Reproductive rights, United States

As Americans grapple with the impending return of Donald Trump to the political throne, it’s critical to reflect on the chaos of his first administration and brace ourselves for the sharper, more prepared version of what’s to come. As an Intensive Care Unit physician and one of the doctors who helped lead the charge to pass the Reproductive Freedom Amendment in Ohio, I’ve seen firsthand the critical role health care plays in ensuring freedom and dignity.

20 Dec

Maternal mortality data is murky — but the crisis faced by new moms is clear

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Experts say it’s still important to understand why deaths happen and how they can be prevented

19 Dec

When states suppress maternal mortality data, pregnant people pay the price

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, United States

Last month, reports emerged of efforts in both Texas and Georgia to halt investigation and analysis of maternal mortality in the years since Roe v. Wade—the Supreme Court ruling that protected the right to an abortion—was overturned. These efforts to hinder examination of the impacts of strict state abortion laws on pregnant people are a political play that only serves to put women and families at risk of even greater harm.

19 Dec

Reproductive health advocates brace for return of Title X challenges under Trump

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Reproductive health advocates brace for return of Title X challenges under Trump

15 Dec

Crystal Pyrak, M.D.: Idaho’s abortion ban needs a health exception to protect women

AlanLatest NewsHealthcare, Idaho, Opinion, Reproductive rights

As the president of the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians, I’m compelled to address a pressing issue that impacts the health and safety of mothers in our state: the urgent need for a health exception.

14 Dec

Morning-after pills and IUD appointments spike after Trump win

BarbraLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive Health, United Sates

Emergency contraceptive purchases spiked in the days following the 2024 Election, according to CBS News Confirmed data. Planned Parenthood also reported a 760% increase in IUD appointments since Nov. 6. Gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what to know about morning-after pills and what reproductive health questions people should ask their doctors.

12 Dec

Jewish Fertility Foundation advocates for reproductive rights

DoryLatest NewsGeorgia, Healthcare, IVF, Jews, Reproductive rights, United States

Approaching a decade of supporting those experiencing infertility, the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) is planning a celebration gala on Jan. 14 at The Stave Room. Elizabeth Carr, the first IVF baby born in the United States, is the guest speaker.

11 Dec

Democrats Work To Safeguard Reproductive Health Info From Data Brokers

DoryLatest NewsData Privacy, Democrats, Healthcare, legislation, Reproductive rights, United States

Measures at state and national levels would ban brokers from selling health and location data that could be used to track patients seeking abortion care, The 19th reports. Also, despite broad abortion restrictions, most U.S. women aren't seeking family planning services, the CDC has found.

11 Dec

Women and Equalities Committee: Women’s reproductive health conditions

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Women’s reproductive health conditions, such as endometriosis, adenomyosis and heavy menstrual bleeding are highly prevalent in the UK.

10 Dec

Bill Could Create Liability for Abortion Pills in Tennessee

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Pills, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, legislation, Tennesee

A pair of conflicting abortion bills were introduced to the Tennessee State Legislature Monday and could result in $5 million liability for distributors of abortion pills or a far less likely set of abortion protections

08 Dec

Louisiana miscarriage patient who had to cross state lines for a D&C wants answers

AlanLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Louisiana, Reproductive rights, United States

Tabitha Crowe said she woke up around 4 a.m. one Thursday in August covered in blood. She was visiting her parents in southern Louisiana when she started miscarrying her first pregnancy. She said her mom and dad drove her to a nearby hospital while she fought dizziness from the blood loss in their back seat.

04 Dec

California lawmakers unveil new abortion protections ahead of Trump return to White House

MollyLatest News, United StatesAbortion Access, Abortion Care, abortion medication, Abortion Pills, Abortion Rights, California, Healthcare, Lawmakers, legislation, protections, United States

“California’s lawmakers unveiled two new pieces of legislation to protect abortion access in the state ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House in January. The first of the two bills seeks to protect Californians’ access to abortion, particularly medication abortion….”

01 Dec

These activists wanted more from Missouri’s abortion amendment. They’re not done yet

DoryLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, legislation, Missouri, Reproductive rights, United States

Some reproductive rights activists say that Amendment 3, which Missouri voters passed in November, didn't go far enough in expanding abortion access to help the most vulnerable populations. One sticking point was the amendment's language setting limits at "fetal viability," which does not have a true medical definition.

30 Nov

Is it safe to have a child? Americans rethink family planning ahead of Trump’s return

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

Some in the US are reconsidering children, with fears over reproductive healthcare and the climate crisis front of mindhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/30/family-planning-trump

30 Nov

Letter: Miscarriage, abortion both tragic

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, LettersToTheEditor, Ohio, Opinion

Regarding the “Abortion care is health care” letter (Our Readers’ Views, Oct. 26): While dilation and curettage is used to remove fetal tissue in both abortions and miscarriages, there is a difference. According to Planned Parenthood, the key difference is the intent behind the pregnancy termination; a miscarriage happens on its own, while an abortion is a conscious choice to end a pregnancy.