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Law
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact

Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a significant bill aimed at limiting abortion access through various legal and financial restrictions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Missouri voters to be asked to undo abortion protections passed last year

Missouri's Senate approved a restrictive abortion referendum, threatening new constitutional protections less than a year after they were established.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
Law
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Experts Warn TX Bill Targeting Online Abortion Pills Will Have Widespread Impact

Republican lawmakers in Texas have introduced a significant bill aimed at limiting abortion access through various legal and financial restrictions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Missouri voters to be asked to undo abortion protections passed last year

Missouri's Senate approved a restrictive abortion referendum, threatening new constitutional protections less than a year after they were established.
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Texas's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Free Speech

S.B. 2880 seeks to restrict information on abortion pills and related discussions.
The bill's design empowers citizens to sue those sharing abortion information, threatening free speech.
#microplastics
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I study microplastics and toxic chemicals. That's why my family doesn't wear shoes in the house.

Removing shoes indoors can significantly reduce exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals.
Microplastics are highly pervasive in the environment, found in air, food, and water.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid raise concerns about their potential effects on female fertility.
Environment
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Microplastics found in new body part - as scientists warn about common way they're 'leaching' into us

Microplastics found in women's ovarian follicular fluid may pose significant risks to female fertility.
#abortion-rights
Women
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Amanda Zurawski Won't Give Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Amanda Zurawski's experience highlights how abortion bans can jeopardize women's health and reproductive rights.
Law
fromtime.com
4 months ago

What Are Abortion Shield Laws?

Abortion shield laws protect providers and patients from legal consequences in states with abortion restrictions.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Polish abortion rights activists established a center in Warsaw for women to access abortion pills, defying restrictive laws on International Women's Day.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown

Texas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
Women
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Amanda Zurawski Won't Give Up the Fight for Reproductive Rights

Amanda Zurawski's experience highlights how abortion bans can jeopardize women's health and reproductive rights.
Law
fromtime.com
4 months ago

What Are Abortion Shield Laws?

Abortion shield laws protect providers and patients from legal consequences in states with abortion restrictions.
Europe news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day

Polish abortion rights activists established a center in Warsaw for women to access abortion pills, defying restrictive laws on International Women's Day.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Missouri Clinics Resume Abortions After Judge Strikes Restrictions

Missouri has temporarily restored access to abortion care following a court decision that blocks restrictive laws.
The recent court ruling follows the passage of a constitutional amendment protecting reproductive rights.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

With Arrest of Midwife, Texas Escalates Chilling Reproductive Rights Crackdown

Texas's first criminal case against a health care provider post-Roe v. Wade involves a midwife's arrest for providing reproductive health care.
#medical-research
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Womb lining test offers miscarriage hope to women

Dr Jo Muter, study author and researcher at Warwick Medical School, emphasized the traditional view of miscarriages, saying many women are told they've just had 'bad luck'. Our findings suggest that the womb itself may be setting the stage for pregnancy loss even before conception takes place.
Women in technology
#women-empowerment
#womens-rights
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Steeling My Daughters Against a New Kind of Misogyny

Roe's reversal indicates a concerning shift in women's rights and access to reproductive healthcare, with increasing support for traditional gender roles.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Steeling My Daughters Against a New Kind of Misogyny

Roe's reversal indicates a concerning shift in women's rights and access to reproductive healthcare, with increasing support for traditional gender roles.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Women from this California region are leading the nation in delaying motherhood

Bay Area women are increasingly delaying motherhood, embracing careers and life experiences, leading to a rise in childbirth among those aged 40 and older.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Fetal and parental genomes offer mechanistic insights into pregnancy loss

"Every live birth happens against all odds because many things can - and often do - go wrong during human reproduction."
Parenting
#womens-health
#fertility-rates
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

1 in 5 people are having fewer children due to fear of the future: U.N.

Falling fertility rates result from barriers faced by both men and women, not just women.
Financial instability and fear of the future are key factors influencing reproductive choices.
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

1 in 5 people are having fewer children due to fear of the future: U.N.

Falling fertility rates result from barriers faced by both men and women, not just women.
Financial instability and fear of the future are key factors influencing reproductive choices.
#healthcare
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

'Cat Ladies' and Declining Birth Rates: Is There a Link?

Animal studies consistently show reproductive damage across species from Toxoplasma infection, raising important questions about its potential impact on human male infertility.
Pets
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

IVF parents should have right to paid fertility leave, says GMB union

"For many, IVF isn't a choice - it's the only option to start or grow a family. Yet despite the physical, emotional and financial toll it takes, there remains little to no structured workplace support."
UK politics
#women-health
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People with endometriosis more likely to experience early menopause, study finds

Women with endometriosis are at a higher risk of premature menopause and surgical menopause, significantly impacting their reproductive life.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research

Loss of CDC's contraception guidelines team impacts women's health significantly.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

People with endometriosis more likely to experience early menopause, study finds

Women with endometriosis are at a higher risk of premature menopause and surgical menopause, significantly impacting their reproductive life.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research

Loss of CDC's contraception guidelines team impacts women's health significantly.
#planned-parenthood
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump administration to freeze Planned Parenthood's funding

The Trump administration's funding cuts impact vital reproductive health services for low-income individuals, affecting birth control and cancer screenings.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why so many clinics that provide abortion are closing, even where it's still legal

Planned Parenthood in Michigan closes clinics due to financial challenges, impacting accessibility to reproductive health services in the region.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Wants to "Defund" Planned Parenthood - This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It

The Supreme Court will determine if states can deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding, impacting access to reproductive health care.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Planned Parenthood's New York chapter requests $2.5M from NYC Council to protect care amid Medicaid cuts | amNewYork

Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Trump administration to freeze Planned Parenthood's funding

The Trump administration's funding cuts impact vital reproductive health services for low-income individuals, affecting birth control and cancer screenings.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why so many clinics that provide abortion are closing, even where it's still legal

Planned Parenthood in Michigan closes clinics due to financial challenges, impacting accessibility to reproductive health services in the region.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump Wants to "Defund" Planned Parenthood - This SCOTUS Case May Help Him Do It

The Supreme Court will determine if states can deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding, impacting access to reproductive health care.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Planned Parenthood's New York chapter requests $2.5M from NYC Council to protect care amid Medicaid cuts | amNewYork

#california
California
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in California, leading to one fatality.
California
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in California, leading to one fatality.
#palm-springs
Los Angeles
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

US: Blast near reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

A bomb explosion at a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs left one dead and several injured.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Blast near California reproductive health clinic kills one DW 05/17/2025

An explosion at a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs caused one fatality and several injuries, believed to be an intentional act of violence.
Los Angeles
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

One killed after explosion near fertility clinic in Palm Springs

The explosion near a reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs is suspected to be an intentional act of violence, leading to one death.
#fertility
fromdailymom.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Trying To Get Pregnant In 2025? The Best Fertility Supplements And Vitamins For Getting Pregnant Faster

fromdailymom.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Trying To Get Pregnant In 2025? The Best Fertility Supplements And Vitamins For Getting Pregnant Faster

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

"axes, herbs, and satchels: open the archives" connects Black maternal mortality crisis with the erased history of Black midwives * Brooklyn Paper

The play highlights the Black and Brown maternal mortality crisis and the essential role of Black midwives.
#family-planning
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Woman Wonders If She Should Get Her Tubes Tied Without Her Husband's OK

Making the decision to permanently end family-building can bring relief and clarity, but requires mutual agreement in a relationship.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My wife and I are using a sperm donor to have a baby. It's a strange and expensive process.

Finding a sperm donor is a challenging and emotional process, filled with uncertainty and significant financial costs.
Alternative medicine
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Woman Wonders If She Should Get Her Tubes Tied Without Her Husband's OK

Making the decision to permanently end family-building can bring relief and clarity, but requires mutual agreement in a relationship.
Alternative medicine
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Medication Abortion Is Still the Most Common Type

The majority of abortions in most states in 2023 were medication abortions, highlighting the need to protect access to abortion pills.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

What Not To Say To Your Childfree Friends

Society pressures women regarding motherhood, often disregarding their personal choices.
Intrusive questions about childbearing can be frustrating for childfree women.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

After The Fall Of Roe V Wade, We Asked Men If They'd Be Willing To Take Male Birth Control And Here's What They Said

The demand for male contraception is significant, with over 50% of men willing to consider it, reflecting a growing desire for shared reproductive responsibility.
France news
fromScary Mommy
5 months ago

Can You Take Plan B While Breastfeeding? An OB-GYN Weighs In

The progestin-only pills that contain levonorgestrel are safe while breastfeeding. They have no harmful effects on breastfeeding performance or the health, growth, or development of the infant.
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