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reproductive health
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How to find and tell fresh stories about infertility and reproductive health
In a news cycle jammed with dystopian headlines, experts and advocates encourage writers to find new angles on modern family…
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Underreported twin health crises: Gun violence and maternal mortality
Murders are a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. — and maternal homicides are most often perpetrated with…
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Obstetric care continues to vanish from rural areas
When rural hospitals go into the red, they often have little choice but to stop delivering babies. The result can…
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Could doulas improve maternal health outcomes in the U.S.?
Doulas are proving to be a valuable resource in the pursuit of safer, more equitable childbirth experiences.
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Report sheds light on deepening disparities in women’s health, reproductive care
A recent report from The Commonwealth Fund is a valuable resource for journalists reporting on reproductive care.
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Girls — especially girls of color — are getting their first menstrual periods earlier
The average age of a girls’ first menstrual period has been decreasing among younger generations, particular among racial minorities.
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Syphilis study underscores need for coverage of treatment gaps for pregnant patients
Nearly a third of pregnant patients with syphilis received little or no treatment for it, raising the risk of transmission…
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Tips for navigating the confusing world of maternal mortality surveillance
The U.S. has three different reporting systems to track maternal mortality — and their results frequently don’t agree.
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How the false narrative of skyrocketing maternal mortality gained traction
Numerous headlines declared that maternal mortality has been on the rise, but it wasn’t true. Here’s how flawed research misled…
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Covering reproductive health: A closer look at issues affecting women of color
In this webinar, we explore how abortion disinformation and misinformation among other things contribute to health issues for women of…
