Feb 28 Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state By Kim Chandler, Associated Press More than 150 in vitro fertilization patients have gathered at the Alabama Statehouse to urge lawmakers to find some way to restore IVF services in the state. Those gathered at the Statehouse Wednesday included patients and doctors alike. Continue reading
Jan 23 Biden joins Harris to campaign for abortion rights in Virginia By Colleen Long, Chris Megerian, Associated Press While Harris and Democrats have embraced abortion as a campaign issue, many Republicans are shying away or calling for a truce, fearful of sparking more backlash from voters. Continue reading
Jan 02 Threats to medication abortion access drive U.S. women to stockpile pills By Laura Ungar, Associated Press Nationally, the average number of daily requests shot up nearly tenfold, from about 25 in the eight months before the leak to 247 after the leak. Continue reading
Oct 27 Abortion rights supporters far outraise opponents, out-of-state money flowing to Ohio By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Supporters of a ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution are far outraising their anti-abortion opponents in the months leading up to the November election. Continue reading
Aug 13 How extreme heat can hinder effectiveness of pregnancy tests, some contraception By Shefali Luthra, The 19th Many states with abortion bans are experiencing broiling summers — and the heat could damage supplies such as emergency contraception and condoms. Continue reading
Jul 17 Abortion in Iowa is legal again for the moment after a judge blocks new restrictions By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press The judge's decision on Monday means abortion is once again legal in Iowa up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while the courts assess the new law's constitutionality. Continue reading
Apr 04 1 in 6 people globally face infertility at some point in life, WHO says By Theresa Gaffney, STAT The WHO recommends that countries offer universal health coverage of fertility treatments in light of a new report showing that 1 in 6 people struggle to conceive. Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:24 News Wrap: Indiana passes new law banning nearly all abortions In our news wrap Saturday, Indiana has passed new legislation banning nearly all abortions, the U.S. Senate is working to pass a major health, climate and tax reform bill, President Biden tests negative for COVID again after a rebound case,… Continue watching
Jul 27 How abortion bans will likely lead to more deadly infections By Laura Santhanam 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. Continue reading
Jul 21 How St. Louis tapped federal funds to help people travel who need abortions By Gabrielle Hays Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the city Thursday afternoon, calling the bill a violation of Missouri law. Continue reading