Abortion

Nov 11

Election Reflection

This contentious presidential election has taken place in the context of an ongoing revolution for Black, Brown, and Indigenous lives, in a world severely threatened by climate change, an economic depression, and during a pandemic that continues to rage on. 2020 has been a difficult year for many, and we have all faced new challenges…

Oct 21

Miscarriage Myths

Early pregnancy loss, also known as miscarriage, is one of those topics that does not get discussed as often or openly as it should. This is because there are a lot of myths and stigma surrounding early pregnancy loss. The stigma and myths serve only to make people facing an early pregnancy loss feel more…

Oct 14

Voting How-tos

This upcoming election won’t be like anything we’ve ever seen before. Its outcome will determine the future of our healthcare, our environment, our reproductive rights, and our democracy as a whole. It’s more vital than ever for us, therefore, to utilize the political power vested in us by democracy and vote. Here are a few…

Oct 07

Provider Story Spotlight

Over the next 20 days, check in with RHAP’s social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for stories and quotes from clinicians across the U.S. about mifepristone and why it’s a critical part of medication abortion and early pregnancy loss care. Here is an account from a family physician in Colorado about why they think it’s important to provide…

Sep 23

You’re the Only One I’ve Told

On September 1st, our friend and colleague, Dr. Meera Shah, released her new book.  You’re The Only One I’ve Told: The Stories Behind Abortion illustrates the complexities of abortion care through personal accounts, medical expertise, and an intersectional analysis of the abortion rights landscape in the United States. You’re The Only One I’ve Told: The Stories Behind Abortion is available…

Sep 21

Honor RGB’s Legacy: Vote

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a champion for expanding gender equality and reproductive health access in the U.S. Even in her dissents, her voice was instrumental in advancing social justice in the Supreme Court on many occasions. Justice Ginsburg’s oral dissent led former President…

Sep 09

How Do You Use Mifepristone + Misoprostol?

Using medication for an abortion is safe, effective, and the preferred option for abortion care by many. During the COVID-19 pandemic, medication has offered an opportunity to end a pregnancy in the safety of one’s own home rather than risking entering a clinic for a procedure. However, this medication is not new. Mifepristone combined with…