By Amie Newman, Managing Editor November 5, 2009 - 6:18pm
Think you have a say in the birth of your child? Not at the Aspen Women's Center you don't! Check out TheUnnecesarean.com for more - and enter her hilarious contest spoofing this absurd sign.
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By Amie Newman, Managing Editor November 5, 2009 - 4:29pm
Confused about condoms and which brands are best? Consumer Reports rolls out the results of their latest testing for you.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 5, 2009 - 2:00pm
An Illinois judge has issued a temporary restraining order delaying enforcement of a law requiring doctors to notify parents of teens who are seeking an abortion. The order was issued in response to a request by the American Civil Liberties Union, and will remain in effect until hearings on why the law should not be put into effect.
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By Amie Newman, Managing Editor November 4, 2009 - 3:23pm
Time is running out to ask your Senators to sponsor an amendment that would ensure Certified Professional Midwives are covered under Medicaid, in the Senate health care reform bill. Midwifery gives low risk pregnant and birthing women a safe option and reduces overall costs in health care as well!
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 4, 2009 - 2:28pm
As a vote nears--or is rumored to be near--at least on the House health care reform bill, the stakes are rising for legislation that comprehensively addresses women's health care needs, including sexual and reproductive health care and yes, including access to abortion care. The National Women's Law Center's campaign provides a platform for action.
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By Amie Newman, Managing Editor November 4, 2009 - 1:15pm
Today is the National Day of Action for Women's Health Care; Health care reform is stalled - are anti-choice Democrats to blame?; more news from around the web.
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Why is it that every time I try to refill my prescription for birth control I have to engage in the same 40 minutes of wrangling with my pharmacist?
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 3, 2009 - 3:07pm
Far, far right television and radio talk show hosts provide an echo chamber for a very far out statement by Republican Congresswoman Virginia Foxx that health reform is more dangerous than terrorism.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 3, 2009 - 2:12pm
The Chicago Tribune reports today that enforcement of Illinois' parental consent law has been delayed until a meeting this Wednesday of the medical disciplinary board for the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation meets.
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By Jodi Jacobson, Senior Political Editor November 3, 2009 - 1:39pm
Poor and uninsured Kansans are likely to be most affected by a proposed Kansas law that would, if passed, likely prevent Kansas from participating in a public health insurance option.
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