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Motherhood in America: Some Apples for Your Pie

By Anat Shenker

November 19, 2009 - 7:00am

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If motherhood is "the only life sentence without chance at parole you can get without committing a crime," low-income motherhood is infinitely harder still. Still, we judge these mothers and make their lives harder, as we force them into it.

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A Promising First Step in Protecting Illinois Teenagers' Health and Safety

Reader diary posted by ACLU

November 5, 2009 - 6:11pm

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An Illinois state court issued an emergency order yesterday blocking a law that prevents teens from having an abortion unless they notify a parent or go to court.


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Roundup: Is Abortion a Deal Breaker?, Righting the Discriminatory Wrongs in Health Care Reform, Too Late for Nadya Sulyeman

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

October 30, 2009 - 11:55am

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What do pro- and anti-choice lawmakers, advocates and others have to say about abortion in health care reform efforts? In good news, the latest version of health care reform legislation includes tremendous boons for women's health. And assisted reproductive technology findings come too late for Nadya  Sulyeman...


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What Bubbe Hannah Knew: Lessons for Health Reform From A 19th Century Midwife

By Cathy Raphael

October 23, 2009 - 6:00am

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What would a late 19th century midwife think of the fact that some 100 years later, the U.S. ranks 42nd globally in maternal mortality rates, the highest among industrialized countries?

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The "A-Word": A Birth Activist Speaks Out

By Shel Lyons, Mothers' Rights Network

October 22, 2009 - 6:00am

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Childbirth activists must find common ground with fellow reproductive rights activists, and feel comfortable discussing abortion in order to ensure that birth rights are respected and valued as well.

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The Democrats' Missing Message For Women and Health Reform

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

October 19, 2009 - 12:57pm

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Health care reform measures currently making their way through Congress would radically alter health care coverage for women in this country, for the better. Why don't most American women know this?

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If you visit a "prolife" pregnancy center, BEWARE of your counselor sharing your personal information with outsiders

Reader diary posted by Garner

October 19, 2009 - 10:34am

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Instead of keeping the information you share in private between you and your counselor, a large number of CareNet.org, HeartBeatInternational.org, and OptionLine.org pregnancy centers allow outsiders access to this information


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I Am Not A Pre-Existing Condition

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

October 14, 2009 - 1:10pm

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Is the fact that women experience discrimination in regards to health insurance coverage even debatable at this point? It is critical at this point that health reform discussions must address the health issues that disproportionately affect women in this country. 


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My Insurance Company Says Being Pregnant Is An "Unhealthy Lifestyle"

By Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

October 13, 2009 - 6:00am

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This weekend my husband broke the news to me -- his company is switching to a new health insurance plan...and our out-of-pocket expenses for giving birth will increase a 100 percent.

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India to Impose Mandatory HIV Testing of Pregnant Women?

By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor

October 9, 2009 - 7:10am

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A news report indicates that India, a country in which more women die during pregnancy and childbirth than any other country in the world, and whose government has persistently neglected women's health and rights, has apparently now decided to impose mandatory testing of pregnant women to ensure an "AIDS-free generation."

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