Health Jul 27 How abortion bans will likely lead to more deadly infections When faced with this kind of infection, “it’s all about getting care quickly,” experts say. But abortion restrictions and bans complicate access to care, putting more pregnant people's lives at risk. By Laura Santhanam
Nation Jul 21 How St. Louis tapped federal funds to help people travel who need abortions Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the city Thursday afternoon, calling the bill a violation of Missouri law. By Gabrielle Hays
Health Jun 28 Watch 8:25 Illinois clinics ramp up aid for women seeking abortions across state lines In the days since the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, one state after another has outlawed abortion. Illinois is one of the few states in the middle of the country where people can legally access abortion care. In… By Lorna Baldwin and Sarah Varney, Kaiser Health News
Politics Jun 06 WATCH: Vice President Harris hosts roundtable with faith leaders on reproductive health care Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable Monday with faith leaders on the state of reproductive health care in the United States. By News Desk and Associated Press
May 31 How overturning Roe v. Wade could affect IVF By Jennifer Gerson, The 19th Different state’ definitions of personhood, designed with abortion in mind, may have legal ramifications for fertility treatment and embryos. Continue reading
Sep 16 There’s no evidence COVID-19 vaccines hurt fertility. Here’s what’s fueling the myth By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas This moment could be an opportunity to address the consequences of leaving pregnant people, women and their unique health concerns out of medical trials and conversations. Continue reading
Sep 03 Texas’ abortion law and what it means for the future of abortion rights in the U.S. By Chloe Jones The landmark Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision is functionally overturned in Texas after the Supreme Court did not block enforcement of a new abortion law because of a technicality. Experts say this could set a precedent of lawmakers side-stepping… Continue reading
Apr 13 FDA says patients can get abortion pill via telemedicine By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press U.S. health officials say patients seeking an abortion pill will not be required to visit a doctor’s office or clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Aug 27 How pandemic anxiety is affecting pregnant women By Shefali Luthra, The 19th Pregnant people in the pandemic are even more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. It's a problem the U.S. is already struggling to address. Continue reading