Reproductive rights news covering abortion legislation, reproductive healthcare access, court decisions, and state-by-state policy developments.
This commentary argues that a proposed NSW law banning sex-selective abortion is unenforceable and based on misinformation, citing evidence that such practices are exceedingly rare in Australia. It contends the law's true aim is to restrict reproductive rights and stigmatize immigrant communities, rather than address a genuine problem.
A 28-year-old woman, Harmonie Perrone, is suing an Illinois hospital and OBGYN for allegedly denying her care for an ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition requiring termination. Illinois law protects abortion access.
Rep. Maxine Dexter raised concerns about treatment of pregnant unaccompanied minors at a Texas ICE facility after being blocked from speaking with them. She sent a letter detailing questions about medical care for minors as young as 13, half of whose pregnancies resulted from rape, under Texas's abortion ban.
The court permitted a 36-year-old woman to terminate her 32-week pregnancy after a medical board found the foetus would suffer lifelong disability. The decision was based on two doctors' opinions and deemed in the best interest of the family.
The author argues that reducing maternal mortality in India requires addressing anaemia through a life-cycle approach, including early iron supplementation and intravenous iron for severe cases. The piece contends that better nutrition, timely treatment, and coordinated healthcare systems are essential for safer motherhood.