The Republican-led legislature has a supermajority that could be used to override the governor’s veto and enact the 12-week ban.
Tag: Pregnancy and Childbirth
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The Pressure of Motherhood Is Something Else
A new mother squares her expectations with the reality of having a baby.
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Abortion Access Keeps Winning Elections
But advocates can’t agree on a strategy to hold more ballot initiatives.
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What an Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Could Mean for You
F.D.A. advisers voted that the benefits of a nonprescription pill outweigh the risks. If the agency decides to move on the recommendation, the progestin-only contraceptive could be in stores within a few months.
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Unwanted Epidurals, Untreated Pain: Black Women Tell Their Birth Stories
Regardless of income or education, Black mothers have worse birth outcomes.