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The Mama Sana Program: Spanish-Language Lactation Support

Guest Author Nikita Kalluri

Sex Ed by State Lines

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

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

Guest Authors DeJah Fleurancois, Sarah Gordon, Kathryn Thompson

The Mental Cost of Heartbeat Acts

Fellow Mallika Chimpiri

Rethinking the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Sexual Transmission

Fellow Bernadette Carter-Salmond

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02.11.2025 Pregnant Woman Receiving Prenatal Check-Up by Doctor

The Hidden Inequity in Emergency C-Sections

Among low-risk pregnant mothers, Black mothers were 149% more likely than White mothers to undergo an unscheduled C-section.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

02.05.2025 A close-up image of a packet of birth control pills

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Policy vs. Practice: Hurdles in Expanding Birth Control Access

In states where Medicaid covers 12-month supplies of birth control pills, most contraceptive users only receive a 1-3-month supply at a time.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

01.31.2025 illustration about symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Despite growing awareness of the condition, around 75% of women with PCOS go undiagnosed.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.17.2025 A couple stressed out and fighting during pregnancy

Pregnancy, Divorce, and the Dangerous Gaps in State Laws

Restrictive divorce laws in some states not only fail to protect pregnant individuals but may also actively contribute to harm.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.14.2025 Young pregnant woman looking out the window

Falling Through the Cracks: Pregnancy Coverage for Undocumented Mothers

Only 18 states offer comprehensive pregnancy care for undocumented mothers in the United States.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.13.2025 Belly of pregnant woman monochrome on dark background; abortion concept

The Ripple Effects of Abortion Bans: A Glimpse into Texas' Future

Following the implementation of a strict abortion ban in Texas, there was a 12.9% rise in infant deaths across the state.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

12.03.2024 femme hand squeezing a grapefruit, causing the juices to squirt

Beyond the Taboo: Vaginal Squirting and Owning Your Pleasure

Vaginal squirting is a normal response to sexual stimulation, but myths surrounding squirting may perpetuate shame and reduce pleasure.

Fellow Dani Weissert

11.22.2024 headshot of Marni Sommer, a menstrual health researcher and advocate

Sexual & Reproductive Health

'Menstrual Health Is a Fundamental Part of Public Health'

Marni Sommer, professor of sociomedical science at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, discusses her work as a menstrual equity researcher and advocate.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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