ICE Ends Its Policy of Automatically Releasing Pregnant Women
An internal memo sent by ICE's acting director states that custody decisions for pregnant women should now be made on a case-by-case basis.
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For Women Who Have Been Victims of ‘Stealthing,’ There Can Be Dangerous Health Consequences—and Little Option for Legal Recourse
There are no available statistics on how many men discreetly remove their condoms during sex, an act known informally as stealthing.
How Ohio Is Using Down Syndrome to Criminalize Abortion
The Ohio legislature could criminalize women for having basic conversations with their doctors.
Can Smoking During Pregnancy Create a Socially Deviant Kid?
New research suggests tobacco exposure in the womb elevates one's risk of later antisocial behavior.
Raise the Minimum Wage, Lower the Teen Birth Rate
Teenage motherhood can be problematic for a variety of reasons. Women who have children that early in life…
Despite Federal Law, Some Rural Hospitals Still Turn Away Women in Labor
Thirty years ago, a law was passed to ensure hospitals treated women in labor. Inspection reports show that,…
Doulas in Underserved Communities Are Fighting for Recognition
Often seen as a luxury service for the rich, doulas across the country are working hard to integrate…
What It’s Like to Give Birth As a Transgender Man
Trevor MacDonald’s second pregnancy got complicated. That’s when a trans-friendly OBGYN became crucial. By Marissa Higgins Trevor MacDonald…
Do Robot Babies Really Prevent Young Pregnancies?
A new study suggests “virtual infants” do little to keep teenage girls out of the family way. By…
