Nearly 99 percent of abortions occur before 21 weeks, but when they are needed later in pregnancy, it’s often in very complex circumstances — the kind of situations where a woman and her doctor need ...

Before the ACA, millions of women were denied coverage because of so-called “pre-existing conditions” like breast cancer, pregnancy, or domestic abuse; some were forced to pay more for insurance just ...

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The global gag rule (also known as the Mexico City policy) is a dangerous anti-abortion policy that risks the health and lives of women and girls around the world. The global gag rule prevents foreign ...

Today, the average American is bombarded with an over-saturation of information across a variety of platforms and spaces: from social media feeds, to news channels, websites, and excessive ads – we ...

There is much to defend — but we’re up for the task. From the time Margaret Sanger opened the country’s first birth control clinic (only to be arrested), Planned Parenthood staff and supporters have ...

Share your personal story about sexual and reproductive health care and rights, or how you have been helped by Planned Parenthood. Nebraska lawmakers today introduced two bills that place further ...

“Ours to Tell” is the story of four people who live full and empowered lives because they had the freedom to access abortion. This film comes as communities of color, LGBTQ people, and many others are ...

An Iowa House subcommittee advanced legislation mandating students in grades 7-12 watch a medically inaccurate video on fetal development, despite constituents’ repeated urges against the measure. An ...

On Monday, January 20, 2025, former Planned Parenthood President and CEO Cecile Richards died after a battle with brain cancer. Cecile was at the helm of PPFA and Planned Parenthood Action Fund from ...