Midwifery

Center for Reproductive Rights Creative Council releases video on major abortion rights case to be heard March 4th at U.S. Supreme Court

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Friday, February 28, 2020
Reproductive rights, United States Supreme Court cases, Supreme Court of the United States, Abortion-rights movement, Midwifery, Population ecology, Sexual health, Center for Reproductive Rights, Roe v. Wade, Abortion in the United States

The Center successfully challenged an identical law in Texas that the Supreme Court struck down in 2016.

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  • The Center successfully challenged an identical law in Texas that the Supreme Court struck down in 2016.
  • In the video, Creative Council members ask for the public's help to protect access to abortion care because "Louisiana lawmakers are trying to deny women their rights.
  • The Center for Reproductive Rights uses the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world.
  • Since its founding in 1992, the Center has been involved in every major abortion rights case argued before the U.S. Supreme Court including winning the most recent Supreme Court case Whole Woman's Health vs. Hellerstedt in 2016.

Ontario midwives call on Ford government to comply with tribunal orders to end gender discrimination with hand-delivered messages

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Friday, February 28, 2020
Midwifery, Midwife, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, Gender pay gap, Articles, Women

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Last week, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ordered the Ford government to take concrete actions to close the gender pay gap.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - Last week, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario ordered the Ford government to take concrete actions to close the gender pay gap.
  • We are asking government take immediate action to implement the tribunal orders to close the gender pay gap and to protect midwives against discrimination in the future," explains midwife Jen McVittie of Quinte Midwives.
  • The tribunal's landmark orders came out seven years after Ontario midwives filed a complaint against the Ministry of Health for discriminatory compensation practices.
  • We have strong support across the province and we want Ford's government to stand by us," says Jen McVittie.

Recent data from Power to Decide, show 310,100 women with low income in South Carolina live in Contraceptive Deserts

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Midwifery, Population, Reproductive health, Birth control, Health insurance coverage in the United States, Contents, Health, Articles

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Recent data from Power to Decide , show 310,100 women with low income in South Carolina live in contraceptive deserts, counties in which there is not reasonable access to a health center offering the full range of contraceptive methods.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Recent data from Power to Decide , show 310,100 women with low income in South Carolina live in contraceptive deserts, counties in which there is not reasonable access to a health center offering the full range of contraceptive methods.
  • Currently, across the country more than 19 million U.S. women of low income live in contraceptive deserts .
  • In South Carolina 15.8% women of reproductive age (13-44) are uninsured, significantly higher than the national average of 11.7% .
  • "States like South Carolina can help women in need through policies that protect and expand access to contraception," said Ehrlich.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Urban Child Institute Introduce Babies to Books through Pilot Program at Methodist South Hospital

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Friday, February 21, 2020
Infancy, Human development, Childhood, Midwifery, Ageing, RTT, Childbirth, Babies, Infant

The hope is that Urban Child can replicate this program at other birthing centers across the city.

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  • The hope is that Urban Child can replicate this program at other birthing centers across the city.
  • "Literacy unlocks our potential as a community," said Jessie Tucker, president of Methodist South Hospital.
  • "Reading to babies every day lays the foundation for a baby's future language skills and healthy social-emotional development," said Katherine Bryan, Urban Child Institute Program Officer.
  • Since the program launched, over 50 babies have been born at Methodist South Hospital and have received a Bluff City Baby backpack.

Operation Smile Joins the World Health Organization's Year-Long Effort to Celebrate 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife

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Thursday, February 20, 2020
Health, Midwifery, Articles, Midwife, Nursing, Operation Smile, Midwives in South Africa

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In support of the World Health Organization's effort, Operation Smile is excited to celebrate 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In support of the World Health Organization's effort, Operation Smile is excited to celebrate 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
  • "As a former nurse and social worker, I know first-hand the importance nurses and midwives play in providing health services.
  • They're valuable and key in keeping communities healthy around the world," said Kathy Magee, Co-Founder and President of Operation Smile.
  • According to the World Health Organization, nurses and midwives account for nearly 50% of the global health workforce.

U.S. Flunks Reproductive Health and Rights Report Card

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Midwifery, Women's rights, Abortion-rights movement, Population ecology, Reproductive rights, Sexual health, Health, Reproductive health, Articles, Academic disciplines

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the first time since the inception of the Population Institute's annual 50 State Report Card on Reproductive Health and Rights in 2011, the U.S. as a whole has received a failing grade.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --For the first time since the inception of the Population Institute's annual 50 State Report Card on Reproductive Health and Rights in 2011, the U.S. as a whole has received a failing grade.
  • The Population Institute's report card is the most comprehensive of its kind, tracking multiple indicators of reproductive health and rights, including access to family planning, sex education, and abortion services nationally and state-by-state.
  • It has documented steady erosion of reproductive rights nationally and in states, and individual states have flunked in previous years.
  • Meanwhile, the divide between states that promote reproductive health and rights vs. those that restrict them continues to deepen.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Worry-free Sanitary Product for Women (BGF-2354)

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Human reproduction, Midwifery, Women's health, Sexual reproduction, Feminine hygiene, Health, Menstruation, RTT, Vagina, Menstrual cycle, Sanitary napkin

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a comfortable, worry-free sanitary product for women," said an inventor, from Milford, Mich., "so I invented WORRY FREE PANTIES."

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a comfortable, worry-free sanitary product for women," said an inventor, from Milford, Mich., "so I invented WORRY FREE PANTIES."
  • The patent-pending invention provides added protection and comfort for women during the menstrual cycle.
  • As a result, it could help to prevent stains caused by menstrual flow, leakage and vaginal discharge and it provides added peace of mind.
  • The invention features a discreet design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for women.

AANP Elevates Achievements of Nurses and Nurse Midwives During 2020's Global Celebration of 'Year of the Nurse and the Midwife'

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Health, Midwifery, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse practitioner, AANP, Nursing, Nurse midwife, Midwife, Minnesota Advanced Practice Registered Nursing, Mid-level practitioner

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today announced its plans to recognize the vital work of nurses and nurse midwives during the global celebration of Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today announced its plans to recognize the vital work of nurses and nurse midwives during the global celebration of Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
  • Nurses and NPs are encouraged to use #YearOfTheNurse and follow AANP on social media as we celebrate nurses and NPs in 2020.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners(AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.
  • AsThe Voice of the Nurse Practitioner, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Thong Pad (LGI-2802)

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Monday, February 17, 2020
Midwifery, Bedding, Mattress, Feminine hygiene, Menstrual cycle, Leakage, Articles, Health, Public health

"This inspired me to develop an enhanced feminine hygiene product that could provide protection from all types of feminine leaks."

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  • "This inspired me to develop an enhanced feminine hygiene product that could provide protection from all types of feminine leaks."
  • She developed the ABSORB A THONG to protect clothing, bedding and mattresses against menstrual and incontinence leakage.
  • The original design was submitted to the Long Island sales office of InventHelp.
  • 18-LGI-2802, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext.

Medica Offers New Ways to Support Pregnant Women

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Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Health, Family, Insurance, Consumer, Other Health, Professional services, Parenting, Managed care, General Health, Hospitals, Baby, Maternity, Women, Human reproduction, Obstetrics, Women's health, Women, Sexual reproduction, Motherhood, Midwifery, RTT, Postpartum period, Prenatal vitamins, Pregnancy, Obstetrics and gynaecology

A new suite of mobile apps will help Medica support women from pregnancy to parenthood.

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  • A new suite of mobile apps will help Medica support women from pregnancy to parenthood.
  • Offered through Ovia Health, the apps offer personalized guidance, support and coaching to help women navigate pregnancy, postpartum and parental awareness.
  • Medica also created a unique program that provides some pregnant members with a supply of prenatal vitamins.
  • Medica is transforming the way people are supported in their health journey, said Medica Senior Medical Director Dr. Stacy Ballard, OB/GYN.