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Trump's pro-birth agenda failing moms

As the Trump admin urges folks to have more kids, new data shows early pregnancy care moving in the wrong direction

Salon · Mar 1

Postpartum drug cost is "ridiculous"

Experts fear the hefty $16,000 cost will be yet another barrier to postpartum depression treatment

Salon · Nov 16, 2023

Will OTC birth control be affordable?

Opill (norgestrel) will be on store shelves in early 2024, but its price could be an issue

Salon · Jul 13, 2023

Doctors and advocates tackle a spike of abortion misinformation – in Spanish

False information targeting the Latino community is surging. Much of it is designed to galvanize voters or discourage pregnant women from seeking care.

WEKU · Nov 3, 2022

Abortion misinformation surges in Latino communities

Groups working to counter these campaigns warn the surge in false claims will have real health consequences for Latinos.

Axios · Aug 30, 2022

Abortion pill reversal is "unscientific"

Some crisis pregnancy centers run by anti-choice groups are pushing a procedure called an "abortion pill reversal"

Salon · Aug 4, 2022

The harm of abortion waiting periods

“With access compromised, waiting periods make accessing care even more burdensome,” one expert told Salon

Salon · Jul 7, 2022

Is it safe to use homemade tampons?

In light of the tampon shortage, doctors don't advise turning to this dangerous internet trend

Salon · Jun 22, 2022

Abortion medication is legal in Florida. But for how much longer?

TAMPA, Fla. — There is an abortion method that doesn’t require surgery or anesthesia and federal regulators say it can be safely performed at home: abortion medication.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022

The problem with abortion ban exceptions

Doctors will soon be forced "to figure out whether the emergency is emergency enough," one expert predicted

Salon · May 12, 2022