Legal guidance on women’s health issues, including reproductive rights, pregnancy and maternity care, contraception and abortion laws, and access to preventive and specialty medical services. Covers patient rights, insurance coverage, privacy and discrimination protections, medical malpractice, and workplace accommodations related to women’s health.
In all 50 states and D.C., Plan B and its generics are available over the counter in pharmacies with no age restriction, while ella requires a prescription nationwide. Some states allow pharmacist refusal or impose pharmacy stocking rules, which can affect real-world access. This article breaks down each state’s pharmacy access rules, refusals, and fastest […]
In restrictive states, a miscarriage can trigger a police or child-welfare investigation and, in some cases, criminal charges if officials suspect an illegal abortion. Scrutiny often follows reports from healthcare providers, pregnancy outcome “abuse” laws, or self-managed abortion evidence. This article explains the legal risks, what to do if questioned, and when to contact a […]
Pregnancy accommodations are now required in virtually every U.S. workplace under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which applies to employers with 15 or more employees. Alongside the PUMP Act’s nationwide nursing-break requirements and many state laws that reach smaller employers, coverage is broader than ever. This article explains which rules apply, who qualifies, what […]
Dobbs did not ban contraception—no federal law changed in June 2022 when Roe was overturned. But the decision’s reasoning has fueled state efforts and litigation that could restrict certain methods, especially emergency contraception and IUDs tied to “personhood” arguments. This article explains what’s actually at risk, where, and how to protect access. The Dobbs Decision […]
