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Parents Facing Perinatal Health Complications Can Struggle to Access the Paid Leave They’re Entitled To, Study Finds

August 1, 2024

The latest Editor's Choice study in Women's Health Issues examines Californians' awareness of and experience with taking paid leave after giving birth.

Photo of Dr. Daniel Grossman, a white man standing by a brick wall. White text on blue background reads: You're Invited: Edward N. Brandt, Jr. Memorial Lecture in Women's Health. Featuring Dr. Daniel Grossman, Professor and Vice Chair of Advocacy in the Department of Obtetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science at the University of California, San Francisco, and Director of Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health. September 11, 2024. Milken Institute School of Public Health. 11am - 12pm

Daniel Grossman to Deliver 2024 Brandt Lecture

July 23, 2024

Dr. Daniel Grossman of the University of California, San Francisco will deliver the 2024 Brandt Lecture in Women's Health on September 11, 2024.

Medical Experts Alarmed by Out-of-Hospital Cesareans in Florida

June 17, 2024

Julia Strasser spoke to the New York Times about a new Florida law allowing cesareans at freestanding outpatient birth centers.

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Study Identifies Reasons Why Those with Disabling Endometriosis Often Struggle to Receive Disability Payments

May 28, 2024

Authors of the latest Editor's Choice study in Women's Health Issues analzyed the text of disability claim appeals involving endometriosis.

The Pill Makes Some Women Miserable. But Are They Really Quitting It en Masse?

May 16, 2024

Julia Strasser spoke to The New York Times about increasing usage of birth control pills following the Dobbs decision.

Birthrates in the U.S. hit historic low, CDC data show

April 26, 2024

Julia Strasser spoke with The Washington Post about likely factors associated with the falling birthrate.

Florida's Impending Abortion Ban to Leave Care Vacuum in South

April 4, 2024

Amita Vyas spoke with Bloomberg on the impact of Florida's 6-week abortion ban.

Supreme Court likely to preserve access to abortion drug Mifepristone

March 27, 2024

Julia Strasser spoke with FOX5 DC about the issues raised by Supreme Court justices in the medication abortion case.

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Early Inadequate Childcare is Associated with Later Poor Maternal Health, Study Finds

March 26, 2024

The Editor's Choice study in the March/April Women's Health Issues addresses the relationship between childcare precarity and maternal mental health.

In abortion pill case, US high court may undermine drug regulator

March 25, 2024

Liz Borkowski told AFP about the potential consequences should the Supreme Court decide to interfere in FDA's scientific determinations on mifepristone.

How A Shortage Of Healthcare Workers Complicates Contraceptive Access

March 11, 2024

Julia Strasser spoke to Upstream USA about the importance of provider distribution in ensuring access to contraceptive care.

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Is the Constitution Bad for Your Health? Symposium Will Feature Jacobs Institute Speakers

March 8, 2024

Sara Imershein, Julia Strasser, and Sonia Suter will speak about the reproductive health and rights at a symposium on March 22, 2024.