Contraception

Mar 20

A History: The IUD

This post was written by Megan Corbett, RN, in January 2013 and updated by Brandy Bautista in March 2024. Today, many intrauterine devices (IUDs), a form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), are small, T-shaped plastic rods with two arms and a string. They are inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The history of the…

Aug 16

Donate to RHAP and support our community of clinicians!

Since the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Health Women’s Organization to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, states where abortion access is secure (aka “surge states”) have experienced an unprecedented rise in patients who have the privilege and resources to travel out of state to seek care. This increased demand has put enormous strain on existing…

May 25

Fund a Fellow, Grow an Activist

This May, the Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP) is launching its annual spring appeal fundraising campaign and we’re asking you to join us in developing clinician activists who will fight to ensure that comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care – including abortion – is available to everyone, no matter who or where you are. Access…

May 09

Learn More About RHAP’s CE Workshops

RHAP trains, mobilizes, and supports primary care clinicians looking to integrate sexual and reproductive health care into their practices. We believe that all individuals and communities should have access to sexual and reproductive health care and information with dignity, and free from coercion and judgment.  One way we support this need is through our continuing…

May 09

Integrate Medication Abortion into Primary Care

Join us on May 26th at noon ET for a free online continuing education workshop to learn how to provide medication abortion care in a primary care setting. This workshop is hosted in collaboration with the Primary Care Development Corporation. Continuing education credits are available. This webinar was developed for clinicians and other interested health…

Apr 27

Resource Highlight: Yoga for Abortion Providers

A yoga flow created by yoga instructor Ashley Flowers and Regional Clinical Network Leader Maya Bass. Ashley Flowers is the owner of Ashley Flowers Yoga (https://ashleyflowersyoga.com/). Based in Portland, Maine, Ashley provides a range of indoor, outdoor, and virtual classes for beginners and seasoned practitioners. Prior to launching Ashley Flower Yoga, Ashley started her career…