Calls for Support of Birth-Related Legislation at State and Federal Levels
A bill has passed in the Mississippi House that could effectively make midwives who are not also trained as nurses illegal in the … More
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Healthcare Reform: An Overview of Politics and Policy
We have reached The Summit. Thursday's bipartisan meeting at the White House (which you can follow live) promises to kick-start what may be … More
ACNM Issues Statement Supporting Use of Nitrous Oxide in Labor
The American College of Nurse-Midwives has posted a new position statement on nitrous oxide for labor analgesia, stating: "It is the position of … More
Panel de la FDA recomienda vacuna contra el cáncer cervicouterino; Joven de Florida se opone a Gardasil como vía a la ciudadanía
Publicado por Christine / del orginial en inglés Sept 15, 2009: OBOS is committed to expanding our audience and in this spirit we’ve … More
That Not So Fresh Feeling: A Discussion on Feminine Products and Advertising
If you're in New York this evening, you may want to head over to the Housing Works Bookstore Café (126 Crosby St.) at … More
New Study on American Women’s Awareness of Heart Disease
A new study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation looks at what American women know about the risks for cardiovascular disease … More
Two Opportunities for Birth-Related Participation
First, Dr. Mark Sloan, author of Birth Day: A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History, and the Wonder of Childbirth, is chatting with … More
Georgia Bill – and Billboards – Attack Reproductive Choice for Women of Color
We wanted to share this important notice from SisterSong regarding a Georgia House bill created ostensibly to protect women of color from being … More
Another Update to the “Our Bodies, Ourselves” Chapter Update
Earlier this month I wrote that we were overwhelmed by the interest in participating in an online discussion on sexual relationships -- a … More
Maternal Mortality on the Rise in California
Last week, California Watch, a new project of the Center for Investigative Reporting, released a report describing an increase in maternal mortality in … More