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Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith Blocks Bill to Protect IVF
The Access to Family Building Act would establish a federal right to IVF and other assisted reproductive technology.
Florida Suspends “Fetal Personhood” Bill After Alabama’s IVF Ruling
Public backlash over the ruling spurred Republicans to backpedal as they claim to support in vitro fertilization.
Senate Democrats Push for Expedited Vote to Protect IVF Access
With Schumer’s support, they aim to use a process called unanimous consent to forgo extended debate and a recorded vote.
Internal Debates Divide a Hospital’s Abortion Committee in Tennessee
Under threat of prison and professional ruin, doctors are finding their personal interests pitted against patient care.
Advocates in Nevada Want to Get Abortion Rights on the 2024 Ballot
“The urgency of this moment in our nation’s history demands immediate action from us all,” one advocate said.
A TX Woman Was Denied an Abortion Even Though Ectopic Pregnancy Was Killing Her
The case is yet another example of how Texas's “life-saving” abortion exception has been ignored.
Alabama Halts IVF as State Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Fear and Confusion
The Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are “extrauterine children” is already causing chaos for families.
More Than 50 Obstetricians Have Fled Idaho Since Abortion Ban Was Implemented
The reduction in available doctors and obstetric programs will likely increase maternal mortality rates in the state.
Birmingham Hospital System Pauses IVF Treatments After Alabama Court Ruling
“We must evaluate the potential that our patients and our physicians could be prosecuted,” a statement from UAB read.
Oklahoma GOP Advances Bills That Would Ban Emergency Contraception
“I believe that there is an opportunity for tracking women,” one Democratic Representative said.