From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our BlogHealthcare System To Have or Have Not: Breast Reconstruction and "Going Flat" Read Women who decide to “go flat” aren't inherently anti-reconstruction. They're challenging the idea that having breasts is a requirement, rather than a choice. Read Women who decide to “go flat” aren't inherently anti-reconstruction. They're challenging the idea that having breasts is a requirement, rather than a choice. 5 Reasons To Celebrate Planned Parenthood On Its 100th Birthday Read One hundred years ago, the first family planning clinic opened its doors in the US. Today, Planned Parenthood is in all 50 states. Read One hundred years ago, the first family planning clinic opened its doors in the US. Today, Planned Parenthood is in all 50 states. President Obama's Push to Permanently Protect Planned Parenthood Read Last week, President Obama proposed a new rule that would effectively bar states from defunding Planned Parenthood for purely political reasons. Read Last week, President Obama proposed a new rule that would effectively bar states from defunding Planned Parenthood for purely political reasons. No Additional Zika Funding Puts Women's Health At Risk Read Republicans have hamstrung efforts by Democrats to fund anti-Zika efforts by barring Planned Parenthood from receiving funds. Read Republicans have hamstrung efforts by Democrats to fund anti-Zika efforts by barring Planned Parenthood from receiving funds. ACA Healthcare Coverage Gains Chip Away at Racial and Ethnic Disparities Read Racial and ethnic disparities in health coverage and access to health care are shrinking as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Read Racial and ethnic disparities in health coverage and access to health care are shrinking as a result of the Affordable Care Act. #MillionsMissing Protest: Highlighting an Illness Whose Toll is Unseen Read Millions more around the world suffer from a disease with no known cause or cure. Today's #MillionsMissing protests demand that ME/CFS be taken seriously. Read Millions more around the world suffer from a disease with no known cause or cure. Today's #MillionsMissing protests demand that ME/CFS be taken seriously. The Push to Reduce Unnecessary C-Sections Read While cesarean sections are sometimes necessary and even life-saving, in most situations, spontaneous vaginal births are safest for both women and babies. That’s just one reason why we’re celebrating California’s game-changing new commitment to reducing the number of medically unnecessary C-sections. Read While cesarean sections are sometimes necessary and even life-saving, in most situations, spontaneous vaginal births are safest for both women and babies. That’s just one reason why we’re celebrating California’s game-changing new commitment to reducing the number of medically unnecessary C-sections. Maternal Health and Rights Deserve Their Own Day Read Maternal health and rights are inextricably linked. Join others in asking the U.N. to recognize Apr 11 as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Maternal health and rights are inextricably linked. Join others in asking the U.N. to recognize Apr 11 as International Day for Maternal Health and Rights. Women’s Contraceptive Coverage Under Attack Again Read The Supreme Court will hear arguments on religiously affiliated organizations' objections to the ACA's contraceptive coverage mandate. Read The Supreme Court will hear arguments on religiously affiliated organizations' objections to the ACA's contraceptive coverage mandate. What’s Behind the Increased Numbers of Black Women Dying During Pregnancy and Childbirth in the United States? Read Black women in the U.S. die from pregnancy-related deaths at nearly four times the rate of white women. Why do these disparities persist? Read Black women in the U.S. die from pregnancy-related deaths at nearly four times the rate of white women. Why do these disparities persist? Anti-choice Misinformation in Continuing Ed Courses Read Some health care providers are getting continuing education credit for learning anti-choice misinformation about abortion reversal and fetal pain. Read Some health care providers are getting continuing education credit for learning anti-choice misinformation about abortion reversal and fetal pain. Mustaches More Common Among Medical School Leadership than Women Read Women make up just 13% of medical school leadership in the United States. Read Women make up just 13% of medical school leadership in the United States. The Affordable Care Act Reduces Race Disparities in Health Coverage Read A new issue brief shows significant gains in health coverage and a narrowing gap between whites and people of color, likely due to the ACA. Read A new issue brief shows significant gains in health coverage and a narrowing gap between whites and people of color, likely due to the ACA. Two Resources for Comparing C-section Rates Read Explore two resources for comparing c-section rates by zip code, facility and provider. Read Explore two resources for comparing c-section rates by zip code, facility and provider. The Affordable Care Act Needs To Cover Vasectomies - Help Make It Happen! Read Sign the petition to urge U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to include vasectomies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Read Sign the petition to urge U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services to include vasectomies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Dueling Recommendations Over Annual Pelvic Exams Cause Confusion Read Should healthy women skip annual pelvic exams? Citing 60 years of research, the American College of Physicians says yes, but not everyone agrees. Read Should healthy women skip annual pelvic exams? Citing 60 years of research, the American College of Physicians says yes, but not everyone agrees. Patients Work with Doctors to Make Choices About Care Read Anna Gorman of Kaiser Health News reports on “shared decision making,” a process by which doctors and patients work together to make choices about care. Read Anna Gorman of Kaiser Health News reports on “shared decision making,” a process by which doctors and patients work together to make choices about care. Do Healthy Women Need Annual Pelvic Exams? Read More than 60 million pelvic exams are performed each year, but the American College of Physicians suggests that for most healthy women, they're not needed. Read More than 60 million pelvic exams are performed each year, but the American College of Physicians suggests that for most healthy women, they're not needed. Experts Discuss Women's Health Movement and Healthcare Reform Read Read Top Hospitals Putting an End to Formula Marketing to New Moms Read 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
