Sexual & Reproductive Health (170) Subcategories: Adolescent Health Abortion Sex and Sexuality Maternal Health Top In Sexual & Reproductive Health view The Hidden Inequity in Emergency C-Sections The Hidden Inequity in Emergency C-Sections Fellow Jude Sleiman view Policy vs. Practice: Hurdles in Expanding Birth Control Access Policy vs. Practice: Hurdles in Expanding Birth Control Access Fellow Jude Sleiman view Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Fellow Dani Weissert view Pregnancy, Divorce, and the Dangerous Gaps in State Laws Pregnancy, Divorce, and the Dangerous Gaps in State Laws Fellow Dani Weissert view Falling Through the Cracks: Pregnancy Coverage for Undocumented Mothers Falling Through the Cracks: Pregnancy Coverage for Undocumented Mothers Fellow Dani Weissert Subcategories: Adolescent Health Abortion Sex and Sexuality Maternal Health view article - Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative 07.06.2023 view article - Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative Birthing centers have shown beneficial results for the health of both birthing persons and their babies, regardless of insurance type. Guest Author Hannah Krause view article - Dobbs Distress 06.20.2023 view article - Dobbs Distress Sexual & Reproductive Health Abortion Dobbs Distress After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, women and pregnancy-capable people of reproductive age reported a 10% increase in mental distress compared to the months before the decision. Fellow Caroline Dignard view article - Paula Lantz 06.16.2023 view article - Paula Lantz Sexual & Reproductive Health Abortion Paula Lantz Paula Lantz, James B. Hudak professor of health policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, discusses the effects of restrictive abortion policy in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. Fellow Adna Jaganjac view article - The Cost of Eviction 05.26.2023 view article - The Cost of Eviction Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health The Cost of Eviction Pregnant people facing eviction had a higher risk of both low birth weight and preterm birth, with Black women experiencing the highest risk. Fellow Kara Schmidt view article - Ancient but Not Obsolete 05.01.2023 view article - Ancient but Not Obsolete Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health Ancient but Not Obsolete Syphilis rates have steadily risen since 2001, particularly among reproductive-age women. This has resulted in increasing rates of congenital syphilis, a condition where a fetus contracts the syphilis infection from the mother during pregnancy. Fellow Kara Schmidt view article - The Responsibility We Cannot Share 03.23.2023 view article - The Responsibility We Cannot Share Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality The Responsibility We Cannot Share As women’s reproductive rights are being stripped away, men’s participation in family planning is essential. But long-acting, reversible, and reliable contraceptive options for men do not exist yet. Fellow Barbara Espinosa view article - HPV Who? 03.20.2023 view article - HPV Who? Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality HPV Who? Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., but awareness about the virus is declining. Fellow Bethany Hallenborg view article - Tell Your Friends About Your Birth Control 02.09.2023 view article - Tell Your Friends About Your Birth Control Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality Tell Your Friends About Your Birth Control When choosing a contraceptive method, young women in the U.S. are influenced by recommendations from their friends and family. Fellow Barbara Espinosa Category Posts
view article - Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative 07.06.2023 view article - Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health Birthing Centers, Medicaid, and the Strong Start Initiative Birthing centers have shown beneficial results for the health of both birthing persons and their babies, regardless of insurance type. Guest Author Hannah Krause
view article - Dobbs Distress 06.20.2023 view article - Dobbs Distress Sexual & Reproductive Health Abortion Dobbs Distress After the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, women and pregnancy-capable people of reproductive age reported a 10% increase in mental distress compared to the months before the decision. Fellow Caroline Dignard
view article - Paula Lantz 06.16.2023 view article - Paula Lantz Sexual & Reproductive Health Abortion Paula Lantz Paula Lantz, James B. Hudak professor of health policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, discusses the effects of restrictive abortion policy in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. Fellow Adna Jaganjac
view article - The Cost of Eviction 05.26.2023 view article - The Cost of Eviction Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health The Cost of Eviction Pregnant people facing eviction had a higher risk of both low birth weight and preterm birth, with Black women experiencing the highest risk. Fellow Kara Schmidt
view article - Ancient but Not Obsolete 05.01.2023 view article - Ancient but Not Obsolete Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health Ancient but Not Obsolete Syphilis rates have steadily risen since 2001, particularly among reproductive-age women. This has resulted in increasing rates of congenital syphilis, a condition where a fetus contracts the syphilis infection from the mother during pregnancy. Fellow Kara Schmidt
view article - The Responsibility We Cannot Share 03.23.2023 view article - The Responsibility We Cannot Share Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality The Responsibility We Cannot Share As women’s reproductive rights are being stripped away, men’s participation in family planning is essential. But long-acting, reversible, and reliable contraceptive options for men do not exist yet. Fellow Barbara Espinosa
view article - HPV Who? 03.20.2023 view article - HPV Who? Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality HPV Who? Human papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., but awareness about the virus is declining. Fellow Bethany Hallenborg
view article - Tell Your Friends About Your Birth Control 02.09.2023 view article - Tell Your Friends About Your Birth Control Sexual & Reproductive Health Sex and Sexuality Tell Your Friends About Your Birth Control When choosing a contraceptive method, young women in the U.S. are influenced by recommendations from their friends and family. Fellow Barbara Espinosa
