Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Despite the legal implementation of Texas’ Heartbeat Act, which criminalizes abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detected—typically at six weeks—a federal law initially allowed for exceptions. Enacted in 1986, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA)...
Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Missouri, consistently ranked as one of the worst states for pregnant women, is taking urgent steps to address its alarmingly high maternal mortality rate. On September 27th, the Department of Social Services announced its new emergency rule. The state will begin...
Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
On September 30, 2024, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney ruled that Georgia’s Living Infants Fairness and Equality (LIFE) Act —which banned most abortions after about six weeks—violated the state’s constitution. The ruling states that “liberty in...
Oct 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
New AI Software Seeks to Enhance IVF Treatment Despite recent legislation curbing access to reproductive care for persons living in red states, the emergence of health tech is revolutionizing how individuals manage and control their reproductive choices. While...
Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
The intrauterine device (IUD) has become an increasingly popular choice for women seeking long-term, low-maintenance contraception. In 2018, 18% of women aged 15 to 44 who used contraception relied on either an IUD or an implant, compared to only 1.5% in the 1990s....
Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
In an effort to protect its residents, New Jersey has introduced a bill that will issue advisories for pregnant women traveling out of state. Proposed by Senator John Burzichelli (D-Gloucester), the bill aims to inform pregnant persons about the potential legal and...
