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Reproaction leads bold action to increase access to abortion and advance reproductive justice. reproaction.org
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Thank you for tuning in for an important discussion, “The Criminalization of Pregnancy Outcomes.” Check out a recording when it drops: reproaction.org/resource/cri... #Reproaction

Save the Date! Our next webinar ,"Abortion Bans Impact Maternal Mortality," on Wednesday, April 16, at 12 pm ET. #Reproaction

The medical profession, particularly white American Western medicine, has consistently played a critical role in perpetuating these injustices, from eugenics to the war on drugs. This reminds us of the power of collective action in overcoming systemic harm using social movements. -Lisa #Reproaction

Physicians and medical research have played a role in creating and perpetuating harmful stigmas, like the 'crack baby' myth. As the medical field continues to produce stigmatizing science, it's crucial to challenge these practices and acknowledge their real world harm. -Lisa #Reproaction

For decades, the medical system has been complicit in feeding families into the family policing system, often without proper consent or acknowledgment of the consequences.

Introducing Lisa Sangoi, she/her, a Public Policy Director at Physicians for Reproductive Health #Reproaction

Resources from @ifwhenhow.bsky.social: ifwhenhow.org/wp-content/u... #Reproaction

Post-Dobbs, we’ve seen a surge in calls to the Repro Legal Helpline, with young people seeking guidance on judicial bypass and abortion pills.

Self-managed abortion criminalization often involves charges that don't explicitly mention abortion. If/When/How, offers comprehensive support funding pretrial release, covering legal costs, and working with attorneys to create safety-focused defense plans. -Dipona #Reproaction

Introducing Dipona Bandy she/her, a Repro Legal Defense Fund Counsel at If/When/How #Reproaction

The concept of fetal personhood is at the heart of the growing trend of pregnancy criminalization, as seen in both our 2020 and 2024 reports. These laws allow for prosecution of pregnant individuals under charges like child endangerment, even without direct harm to the fetus. -Dana #Reproaction

Despite the difficulty in identifying pregnancy related criminal charges, our research shows a sharp rise in prosecutions, with 210 cases documented in just one year post-2024. This undercounts the reality, as many cases are hidden under charges like child abuse or neglect. -Dana #Reproaction

Introducing Dana Sussman, she/her, Senior Vice President at a Pregnancy Justice #Reproaction

The criminalization of all pregnancy outcomes must in some way involve the surveillance of a pregnancy person. Pregnant people are most commonly brought to the attention of law enforcement by: medical providers, someone they told about their preganncy outcomes. #Reproaction

Pregnancy criminalization is defined by Pregnancy Justice as "when the state wields a criminal law to render acts associated with a pregnancy loss, birth, and/or associated healthcare the subject of criminal prosecution." #Reproaction

Pregnancy criminalization is not a new phenomenon. People have been criminalized for their pregnancy outcomes long before Dobbs, especially folks of color and those in other marginalized communities. #Reproaction

Our webinar, “The Criminalization of Pregnancy Outcomes” is happening now! Register and tune in: register.gotowebinar.com/register/752...

We affirm that everyone should have the autonomy to decide what is right for their body. ✨

Meet the speakers! Join us and learn how to fight back against “Baby Olivia” bills & anti-abortion propaganda infiltrating schools. 🗓️ March 19 | 3PM ET 🎙️ @siecus.bsky.social, @ppfa.org, @reproaction.bsky.social 🔗Register: siecus.info/FactsNotFear... #FactsOverFear

Our #ConstellationOfCare is shining brighter than ever! #CelebrateAbortionProviders to show them all the thanks they deserve for always lighting the way! 💫

Anti-abortion organizations have no place in youth health education. Sign now if you agree. actionnetwork.org/forms/keep-l... #Disinformation

Thank you for tuning in for an important discussion, “Understanding the Difference: Emergency Contraceptives and Medication Abortion are Not The Same.” Check out a recording when it drops: reproaction.org/resource/dif... #Reproaction

Save the date! Our next webinar, “Criminalization of Pregnancy Outcomes,” on Monday, March 24 at 2 pm ET. #Reproaction

📝 Additional Resources: Database: Pharmacist Provided Birth Control: birthcontrolpharmacies.com #Reproaction

📝 Additional Resources: American Society for Emergency Contraception: www.americansocietyforec.org #Reproaction

If you have already ovulated then EC won’t work such as Plan B or Ella. -Alyssa #Reproaction

"Healthcare is one of the best places to really get to talk to a patient about what's best for them right now and I've always been really drawn to kind of that level of shared decision making." -Alyssa #Reproaction

Some of Hey Janes services: Medication abortion, birth control, emergency contraception, UTI treatment, yeast infection treatment, bacterial vaginosis (BV) treatment. -Alyssa #Reproaction

Let's take "emergency" out of emergency contraception. You should have emergency contraception like you have Tylenol. -Alyssa #Reproaction

Introducing Alyssa Wagner (DNP,RN, APRN,WHNP-BC) Medical Director at Hey Jane #Reproaction

Nimisha helped systematize the distribution of reproductive health products during the pandemic, ensuring safe and efficient delivery without risking COVID exposure. #Reproaction

Nimisha became interested in sexual and reproductive health through personal and family experiences, particularly noticing a pattern of unique stories among the women in her family, which sparked a desire to learn more. #Reproaction

Introducing Nimisha Srikanth (she/her) Regional Organizing Fellow for Emergency Contraception 4 Every Campus (EC4EC) #Reproaction

Actionable Tips: 1) Find credible sources and understand EC 2) Educate yourself and others 3) Start conversations about EC -Kelly #Reproaction

In places such as Texas and Florida, where abortion is completely banned or very difficult to access, EC has become more important than ever. -Kelly #Reproaction

Continuous monitoring of EC access with a survey conducted this year received 600 responses, making it the largest response ever. -Kelly #Reproaction

Focused on improving EC access for students, staff, and faculty, with a primary focus on students. -Kelly #Reproaction