6 UNDERLYING CAUSES OF THE MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS IN THE U.S.
Maternal health is the worst it has ever been in the U.S. But why is that exactly? The NWHN breaks down the main reasons here.
As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I’ve Seen Firsthand How Early Detection and Clinical Trial Initiatives Save Lives
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The Women Who Paved the Way for Informed Consent Laws in the U.S.
What do operations on the wrong ear, unauthorized removals of foot bones, and forced hysterectomies from 100 years ago have to do with informed consent today? Keep reading to find out.
Preparing for the End of Life Now Relieves Burdens on Loved Ones
As Baby Boomers age, more and more people are having to navigate the onset of a serious health diagnosis, or plan for the inevitable end of life for themselves or a loved one.
My Reduction Saved My Son’s Life: Katelyn’s Story
After the fall of Roe, we came across a public Facebook post of a woman who, in order to save one twin, had to terminate the other in utero. This is her story, told in her words.
From the Wide-Open Green to the Dreaded Black Line: Gloria’s Osteoporosis Story
I lived it: Real health stories from members to inspire, educate, and activate you.
Contraception Self-Advocacy
Advocating for yourself in the provider’s office is a crucial part of ensuring that you get the best contraception care for you. Here are a few tips and strategies.
Pregnant and Scared? How Fake Clinics Prey on Women
Fake clinics outnumber real ones four to one, with dangerous consequences for women's health.
Hog Waste, Plastic Petals, and Cancer in The Air: The Intersection between Environmental Justice and Women’s Health
The Intersection between Environmental Justice and Women’s Health
Pioneer Midwives, A Surgeon with a Secret, and Other Women’s Health Heroes You Probably Didn’t Learn About in School
In honor of Women’s History Month, our team at the National Women’s Health Network dug deep into the archives to bring you the lives of five lesser-known historical women in medicine. Read on to learn all about them and their important contributions to the health care landscape today. Warning – you just may fall into a few biographical rabbit holes!