OBOS - Our Bodies Ourselves

Breast Reconstruction Options: What’s Best for You?

By OBOS | October 16, 2018

Women with breast cancer who undergo mastectomies often face difficult decisions about breast reconstruction. The first is whether or not to undergo reconstruction; … More

A Message About the Future of Our Bodies Ourselves

By OBOS | April 2, 2018

A letter from Our Bodies Ourselves Board Chair Bonnie Shepard, April 2018 Dear friends, I am writing to you – our longstanding supporters … More

Putting Health First: The Global Business of International Commercial Surrogacy

By OBOS | December 28, 2017

OBOS has long been known for calling attention to women’s health concerns that are overlooked due to financial profit, insensitivity, or simple ignorance. … More

We Wrote a Chapter and Changed the World!

By OBOS | November 23, 2016

More than 45 years ago, we -- the founders of Our Bodies Ourselves -- first met to talk about our lives, our health, … More

Legally Mandated Abortion Info is Often Inaccurate

By OBOS | April 11, 2016

This blog was originally posted in the Women's Health Policy Report, published by the National Partnership for Women & Families, www.nationalpartnership.org/report. Summary of "Informed … More

First Fundraising Goal Exceeded!

By OBOS | December 10, 2015

We did it!! In just 7 weeks, the #OBOSTaughtMe crowdfunding campaign raised $165,039, far surpassing our initial $100,000 goal! We are thrilled and deeply grateful … More