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06.26.2026 Female patient in bed at the hospital suffering from pain. Maternal health concept

How Strict Abortion Bans Harm Maternal Health

Abortion bans in Texas limit doctors' power to effectively treat pregnancy loss, increasing the need for life-saving blood transfusions.

Fellow Priyanka Athalye

05.07.2026 Domestic violence and abuse concept

A Deadly Oversight: Unintended Consequences of Restricting Abortions

For women in violent relationships, an abortion can be the difference between finding freedom from or being tethered to an abuser. (From 2024)

Guest Author Alyssa Amendola

03.19.2026 Portrait of a patient holding the caregiver's hand while spending time together. Elderly health care concept

Shifting the Costs of Nursing Home Care

Cuts under the OBBBA could push states and nursing homes to revive filial laws, forcing adult children to pay for parents’ long-term care.

Guest Authors Monica Aswani, Paul Shafer

01.27.2026 Portrait of a serious woman sitting on a couch and looking at her phone. Telehealth concept

Telehealth Bridges the Post-Dobbs Divide

Travel has long been a barrier to abortion access, and the Dobbs decision has worsened these disparities. Telehealth is filling the gap.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

12.01.2025 Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Close up of a pregnant woman sitting during medical examination with female doctor holding stethoscope near belly, focusing on prenatal health care and pregnancy monitoring

Most Rural Hospitals in the U.S. No Longer Deliver Babies

In 2010, 57% of rural hospitals offered obstetric services. By 2022, over half of rural hospitals no longer had labor and delivery care.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

10.27.2025 Black pregnant woman touching her belly with gentle fingers while resting in a comfortable setting, showing tenderness and connection

Black pregnant woman touching her belly with gentle fingers while resting in a comfortable setting, showing tenderness and connection

How H.R. 1 Will Harm Maternal Health in the U.S.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reshape how women experience pregnancy in the U.S., threatening access to care and deepening disparities.

Guest Authors DeJah Fleurancois, Sarah Gordon, Kathryn Thompson

10.08.2025 Portrait of a young woman sitting on a couch and looking out the window. Mental health and women's health concept

The Mental Cost of Heartbeat Acts

Following the Texas Heartbeat Act, women across the state reported a 6.1% increase in mental distress, with young women most affected.

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

08.28.2025 Young woman sitting alone in a waiting room. Crisis pregnancy center concept

What Are Crisis Pregnancy Centers and Who Visits Them?

The United States has three times more anti-abortion centers than abortion providers, but the extent of their use remains unclear.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

06.27.2025 Mallory Bersi headshot

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