The real-life impact of abortion denials, backed by data
Abortion isn’t just a political issue. It’s a deeply personal one with measurable, lasting consequences. Nearly half of all…
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11 important insights for girls who underestimate pregnancy risk and future consequences
Every year, more than 29,000 women and girls die from unsafe abortions. Not from pregnancy itself, from unsafe abortions….
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The global fertility rate is currently experiencing a steep and sudden decline.
Fecundity was already stalling before COVID-19, but the pandemic accelerated the decline dramatically. As of April 2025, over 7…
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Future-Proof Fertility: Is Egg Freezing Right for You?
For many women, questions about parenthood do not follow a neat or predictable timeline. Careers, relationships, health, finances, and…
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Can Medicine “Engineer” a Healthy Life in the First 1,000 Days?
Doctors have long known that pregnancy and early childhood matter, but a growing body of research now argues that the first 1,000 days, from conception to a child’s second birthday, may be the most influential period in shaping lifelong health.
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13 tips women use to prepare for labor and delivery
More women are redefining childbirth prep, turning last-minute chaos into calm, confident routines built on real-life experience. Every woman…
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11 emotional changes women go through during pregnancy
Behind the glow and baby kicks, pregnancy stirs a powerful emotional storm driven by surging hormones and shifting identities….
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10 hard truths moms learn the moment the baby arrives
Beyond the glow of new life lies a seismic shift that rewrites a woman’s identity the instant she becomes…
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12 common mistakes women make during pregnancy and how to avoid them
Pregnancy comes with enough surprises—you don’t need avoidable slip-ups adding to the list. Pregnancy can feel like an exciting…
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11 pregnancy myths women still hear all the time
Despite decades of medical research, pregnancy remains one of the most myth-filled stages of a woman’s life, with outdated…
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10 fears women don’t say out loud during pregnancy
The scariest part of pregnancy isn’t always the birth, it’s the quiet fear of disappearing in the process. Pregnancy…
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10 things no one prepares you for in pregnancy
Behind the bump and baby showers, many pregnant women navigate a complex reality of shifting identity, invisible pain, and…
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Why Women Didn’t Outlive Men in the Middle Ages
Our World in Data indicates that women tend to live longer than men. Across the globe, this “longevity gap”…
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10 things pregnant women should pack in their hospital bags
As the final weeks of pregnancy unfold, a well-packed hospital bag can be the difference between chaos and calm….
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12 healthy pregnancy tips for the whole 9 months
Pregnancy may be a marvel of nature, but navigating the flood of advice and change requires clarity and care….
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12 common myths about pregnancy debunked
In a world full of pregnancy myths and unsolicited advice, separating fact from fiction is crucial for mothers-to-be. Pregnancy…
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11 things to know before going into labor
No matter how carefully you plan, childbirth remains one of life’s most unpredictable journeys. Childbirth is an experience that…
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Hormones, health, and heat: understanding the female libido across life stages
From the first stirrings of puberty to the wisdom of later years, female libido is shaped not just by…
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Is Egg Freezing the Ultimate Backup Plan or an Expensive Gamble?
For many women and people with ovaries, fertility preservation is both a deeply personal decision and a growing area…
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Six Kids, a Medal, and No Childcare: Welcome to the GOP Fertility Plan
The Trump administration’s latest pronatalist push offers medals and tax breaks instead of real support for parents. From sexist incentives to slashed child programs, here’s why it’s all hypocrisy—not help.
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Coming Off Birth Control: What To Expect and How To Make It Easier
The birth control pill serves as a vital tool for managing reproductive health. However, there comes a time for…
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Pronatalism in the Spotlight: Elon Musk, Falling Birth Rates, and the Global Fertility Crisis
Pronatalism is gaining attention as countries confront an unprecedented demographic shift—rapidly declining birth rates. As aging populations strain healthcare…
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Missourians Could Give All Their Tax Money to Crisis Pregnancy Centers
Missouri voters want access to abortion. We know that because in November they voted in favor of a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion and other reproductive health decisions. Missouri lawmakers disagree.
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From Koop to RFK Jr.: The Dangerous Manipulation of Science
C. Everett Koop, the Surgeon General under President Ronald Reagan, was a controversial figure from the moment of his nomination. A pioneering pediatric surgeon, Koop was adamantly anti-abortion. Dr. Koop once said, “How could I ever accept the destruction of the unborn after a career devoted to the repair of imperfect newborns, knowing the joy and fulfillment they brought to their families?”
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Winx Takes on Emergency Contraception Politics, Education, and Sales (Of Course)
This commentary is a repost from “Sex on Wednesdays” by Martha Kempner on Substack. Find her other articles on The Queen…
