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VA Plans to Offer Abortions to Some Vets--Even in States with Bans

It's another chapter in the battle over post-Roe availability.

Keith Reed

9/02/22 4:52PM

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Black Women Living with Fibroids: Tell us Your Story.

Studies show Black women are three times more likely to develop fibroids than any other racial group

Angela Johnson

6/27/22 4:40PM

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For Black Mothers, Breastfeeding Isn't Always An Option

Lack of support from employers and the healthcare system leaves many Black mothers dependent on formula

Angela Johnson

5/27/22 5:20PM

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Sen. Bill Cassidy Claims Racist Remarks on Maternal Mortality Were Taken Out of Context

In an interview with POLITICO, the Republican Senator said his state's high maternal health rate wouldn't be so bad…

Angela Johnson

5/24/22 1:45PM

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Husband Sues California Hospital For The 'Culture of Racism' That Led To The Death Of His Wife During Labor

While the hospital refuses to acknowledge its biases, one husband and father is taking it to the courtroom.

Alexandra Jane

5/07/22 1:50PM

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VP Harris Urges White House to Make Black Maternal Health A National Priority

All mamas might matter, but Black mamas and their health are never regarded quite the same.

Alexandra Jane

4/17/22 1:18PM

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Black Women Talk Fibroids, Fertility, and Motherhood

For Black Maternal Healthcare Week, several Black women open up about their thoughts, feelings, and decisions about…

Shanelle Genai

4/16/22 9:00AM

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Biden Administration Plans Support for Black Mothers

EXCLUSIVE: This Black Maternal Health Week, the Biden Administration told the Root it's committed to reducing the…

Angela Johnson

4/13/22 5:40PM

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Necole Kane Wants Women to Have a Better Relationship With Their Periods

My Happy Flo helps to balance a woman's hormones, leaving her with less painful periods

Angela Johnson

4/11/22 4:55PM

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Serena Williams Opens Up About Near-Death Experience While Giving Birth to Daughter Olympia

'I was hiding my fear so well in the room that I didn’t even feel it, while other people were hiding their fear from…

Shanelle Genai

4/07/22 1:35PM

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MomsRising Leads New Bill to Protect Reproductive Rights

To continue elevating the voices and experiences of women and mothers, MomsRising is bringing the fight for…

Kalyn Womack

4/06/22 6:50PM

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Re-Thinking Motherhood: How a Fibroids Diagnosis Challenged Everything I Thought I Wanted

Growing up, I thought becoming a mom was just a natural progression of womanhood. Now that I'm older, I'm starting…

Shanelle Genai

4/06/22 4:30PM

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These Black Doulas Want to Help Ensure Positively Healthy Birth Experiences

Black doulas are working to eradicate the racial disparities in maternal health care by supporting Black families…

Angela Johnson

4/05/22 1:35PM

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