Reproductive Health
Reproductive health covers health matters related to sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and the ability to have children. It includes care, legal rights, and public programs, and it is often the subject of strong disagreement. Federal and state governments, courts, health providers, insurers, and families all play a part.
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Topics in Reproductive Health
Pregnancy and family
Pregnancy and Maternity Care covers care before, during, and after birth, Family Planning and Contraception covers decisions about whether and when to have children, and Fertility Treatment covers help for people who have trouble conceiving.
Law and health
Abortion Access and Laws covers the legal rules and debates around ending a pregnancy, and Sexual Health covers prevention, testing, and care related to sexual activity.
All Articles on Reproductive Health
A Kentucky Fetal Homicide Charge Was Dropped. Here’s What the Law Allows.
A 35-year-old Kentucky woman was arrested on New Year's Eve 2025 and charged with a capital offense: first-degree fetal homicide, which carries a potential…
Overturning Roe v. Wade Also Affected Digital Privacy
For nearly half a century, the Supreme Court's 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade stood as a landmark of American law. It established that…
The Post-Roe Divide: How State Lines Determine Abortion Access
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The decision eliminated the federal constitutional right to…
Debate: Abortion Policy in America
Abortion policy in America involves competing rights, state laws and federal proposals, with evidence about health, births, access and financial consequences.
Understanding the Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB) and Its Programs
The Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), strengthens public health systems to…
Early Head Start: Comprehensive Support for America’s Infants, Toddlers, and Pregnant Women
For families navigating the critical early years of a child's life, ensuring access to supportive resources can make a profound difference. Early Head Start…
Medicaid Coverage During Pregnancy: Benefits for Mothers and Babies
Medicaid provides government-sponsored health insurance that helps millions of low-income Americans access necessary healthcare. This support is particularly vital during pregnancy. Medicaid, along with…