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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Vermont Passes Law Providing for Insurance Coverage of Home Births and Midwives, Birth Certificate Changes for Transgender Individuals
Last week, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law a bill requiring that any health insurance and health benefit plans that provide maternity … More
Canadian Court Ruling Allows Donor Offspring to Find Biological Parents
Many of us have at least heard of controversies over open vs. closed adoption laws, and the efforts by many to make adoption … More
New Guttmacher Video Tackles Misconceptions About Women Who Choose Abortion
There are plenty of stereotypes about women who have abortions, and things most people don't realize - such as that the majority of … More
Health Literacy Resources for Providers
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the IHA health literacy conference, where many experts spoke about ways to make health … More
Stirring the Pot – How Has Obama Done on Choice?
We're all pretty used to hearing about anti-choice, anti-reproductive justice Republican proposals that do little to promote the health of all women, but … More
What Medicines Are Pregnant Women Taking?
An increasing number of women are prescribed medications while they are pregnant, and unfortunately, far too often, too little is known about the … More
Celebrating All Mothers, Everywhere
Motherhood and Justice: This special series, published at RH Reality Check in partnership with Strong Families, examines various issues at the intersection of justice and … More
Civil Rights Win in Case of Woman Shackled During Labor
In 2008, we wrote about the treatment of Juana Viilegas, who was shackled to a hospital bed during labor and after delivery, and … More
Put on Your Walking Shoes: Walk for Maternal Health on May 5
The International Confederation of Midwives is asking member associations, midwives and their supporters to take to the streets on May 5 -- International … More