Reproductive Health & Justice Midwifery Care: An Ancient Practice Facing Modern Barriers in U.S. Maternal Health May 5, 2026 Rifan Muazin Midwifery, a profession with roots stretching back tens of thousands of years, stands as a cornerstone of human maternal health. For millennia, midwives have been the trusted companions and skilled…
Reproductive Health & Justice Midwives Challenge Georgia’s Restrictive Laws, Citing Maternal Health Crisis and Lack of Options May 1, 2026 Rifan Muazin In a significant legal challenge that underscores the escalating maternal health crisis in the United States, a group of midwives and advocates have filed a lawsuit against the state of…
Reproductive Health & Justice Midwifery Care: A Pillar of Maternal Health Facing Systemic Barriers in the United States April 27, 2026 Rifan Muazin Midwifery, one of humanity’s oldest professions, has a rich history spanning tens of thousands of years, with midwives consistently supporting individuals through pregnancy and childbirth, demonstrably improving outcomes for both…
Reproductive Health & Justice Midwives Challenge Georgia’s Restrictive Laws Amidst Escalating Maternal Health Crisis April 24, 2026 Rifan Muazin In a significant legal challenge aimed at reshaping maternal healthcare access in Georgia, several midwives, represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, have filed a lawsuit against the state, contesting…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Prenatal Maternal Psychological Distress and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring: Results From a Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies April 20, 2026 Lina Irawan A comprehensive meta-analysis of 22 observational studies has revealed a significant association between psychological distress experienced by mothers during pregnancy and an increased likelihood of their offspring developing Autism Spectrum…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Comprehensive Study Confirms No Link Between Maternal mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination and Childhood Neurodevelopmental Disorders April 19, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Research presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) 2026 Pregnancy Meeting has definitively concluded that receiving an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or at any point during pregnancy is…
Reproductive Health & Justice Center for Reproductive Rights Advocates for Robust Maternal Mortality Review System in Response to CDC Data Collection Proposal April 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Center for Reproductive Rights has formally submitted a comprehensive comment to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), urging continued and strengthened support for the Maternal Mortality Review…
Reproductive Health & Justice Midwives Challenge Georgia’s Restrictive Laws in Landmark Lawsuit Amidst Maternal Health Crisis April 17, 2026 Rifan Muazin ATLANTA, GA – April 2, 2026 – In a significant legal challenge aimed at expanding access to maternal care, several midwives, represented by the Center for Reproductive Rights, today filed…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Association between maternal autistic traits and children’s anxiety among Chinese preschool children in the general population: the chained mediation model of maternal meta-emotion philosophy and children’s emotional instability April 17, 2026 Lina Irawan Little research has elucidated the effects of maternal autistic traits (MATs) on children’s anxiety in normal populations, and their underlying mechanisms. The present study aimed to test this relationship and…
Reproductive Health & Justice Center for Reproductive Rights Advocates for Continued Support of Maternal Mortality Data Collection Initiative April 10, 2026 Rifan Muazin The Center for Reproductive Rights has submitted a formal comment urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to…
