The NWHN is Discouraged by the Supreme Court’s Decision in Idaho v. United States
By affirming EMTALA, pregnant patients in hospitals nationwide will have better access to necessary care in emergencies, including abortions.
How the US Can Keep Moms Healthy and Save Hundreds of Lives Nationwide
Join us for our free virtual Healthy MOM webinar April 10 at 2:30 EST to learn how we can all work together to prevent post-partum maternal death.
027: Birth Story of a Rock and Roll Queen
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Consumer Health Info: Medication Abortion and Miscarriage
The emotional experiences of a medication abortion and a spontaneously occurring miscarriage may be very different. There’s no right or wrong way to feel! But the physical process, risks, warning signs, potential complications, and treatments are the same.
What Is a Doula?
Doulas provide emotional support and coaching to women and their families, most often during and after childbirth. Doulas supplement other health care providers involved in birth and pregnancy and, ultimately, act as birth advocates.
What to Expect When You Stop Expecting: Demystifying Miscarriage and Medication Abortion
Anti-abortion zealots have sought to criminalize miscarriage and charge women for “endangering” their pregnancies. Here's what you need to know.
Can Using a Menstrual Cup Help You Get Pregnant?
A new method for improving your chances of getting pregnant has been floating around parenting and TTC (trying to conceive) blogs recently: using a menstrual cup.
Can I Get Pregnant if I Have PCOS?
PCOS can cause your eggs to develop incorrectly or to not get released during ovulation. If eggs don’t get released, you can’t get pregnant.
What Kind of Birthing Choices Do Women Have Across the Country in Terms of Midwives?
The restrictions for Certified Midwives make the practice of midwifery inaccessible for many expecting parents. Some families who have used midwives have been charged with child abuse or neglect due to the regulations. And even if you live in a state where midwives practice legally, there could be insurance obstacles that block your access to these services.
Getting Pregnant After 35
Are there additional complications women should consider before conceiving in their mid-thirties?