This April, we recognize Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), a time to amplify the stories and challenges of Black mothers across the country. Held annually from April 11–17 and founded by the Black ...

Women in these areas face increased travel distances, higher costs, and logistical challenges, disproportionately affecting low-income women and women of color, exacerbating existing health ...

As the 2024 election season approaches, Black women are increasingly vocal about their health concerns and reproductive rights. With pressing issues such as the maternal mortality crisis and ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

The Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine with support from the Global Forum on Innovation in Health ...

New research highlights gaps in preconception health awareness and care, raising concerns about missed opportunities to ...

Contraceptives are vital for reproductive health, empowering women to prevent unintended pregnancies with potential threats to their well-being. Access to contraceptives, despite their well-documented ...

The conversations and debates over reproductive rights in America have long been centered on abortion. However, the fight for reproductive justice extends far beyond access to abortion — it ...

A study highlighted significant disparities in reproductive health outcomes on the basis of age, ethnicity, and financial security among women in England. "Investment and innovation in health services ...