Your Biggest C-Section Risk May Be Your Hospital – Consumer Reports –
Less than 1 percent of women actually asked for a C-section without a medical reason for it, according to a survey of 1,314 new mothers conducted by Childbirth Connection, part of the nonprofit National Partnership for Women & Families.
It’s past time to Stop Politicians from Turning Lies into Anti-Abortion Laws – Corpus Christi Caller-Times – CALLER
“Abortion is one of the safest medical procedures in the United States and an integral part of women’s health care. Our laws should reflect that reality,” write National Partnership Vice President Sarah Lipton-Lubet and Texas Freedom Network Education Fund President Kathy Miller.
Fed chair: Family-friendly work policies are good for the economy – Fed chair: Family-friendly work policies are good for the economy
In a speech on gender inequality at Brown University, Yellen praised workplace policies such as paid family leave and tax-relief for child and elder care. She said such policies increase women’s numbers in the workforce and raise productivity, which boosts the economy.
It’s time for American employers to unite on US paid family leave – S TIME FOR AMERICAN EMPLOYERS TOS TIFAMIL
Paid family leave is proven to reduce stress, increase child survival rates, improve chances of successful breastfeeding, and give mothers time to physically recover after having a baby. Yet, America is the only developed country in the world without a national policy, forcing many women to return to work before they are ready.
Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws – NPR – NPR
Vicki Shabo, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, says her group’s post-election poll showed 82 percent support for paid sick leave. She says support is nonpartisan. “That includes two-thirds of Republicans, three-quarters of independents and virtually all Democrats,” she says.
The Biggest Ways the AHCA Will Hurt Working Moms – Working Mother – Working Mother
“We see this as a full-fledged attack on women’s health,” says Stephanie Glover, senior health policy analyst at the National Partnership for Women & Families.
House GOP Advances Obamacare Repeal Targeting Women’s Health Care – Rewire – SEGCARE –
“In a callous move that imperils women’s health and economic security, the House of Representatives today passed the [AHCA], an atrocious and damaging bill that would strip health coverage from 24 million people, raise health care costs for millions more, gut Medicaid and deny millions of people access to preventive and potentially life-saving care at Planned Parenthood health centers,” Debra L. Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families, said in a statement.
Could Universal Paid Family Leave Be On the Horizon? (And Why You Should Care.) – Goop – Goop
“This is a gender equality issue, an economic security issue, a competitiveness issue and—at the most basic level—a human issue. We all have families. We all get sick. We live in the wealthiest country in the world and there is no reason whatsoever that we should not have a basic paid leave standard,” said National Partnership Vice President Vicki Shabo in a Q & A interview for Goop.
Trump is trying to repeal Obamacare again, but he still doesn’t have the votes – Los Angeles Times – Los Angeles Times
“This latest attempt to repeal the ACA is full of broken promises and deceptive rhetoric,” said Debra Ness, president of the National Partnership for Women & Families. “While President Trump and leaders in Congress promised to protect health coverage for those with preexisting conditions, this new plan undermines this critically important and wildly popular ACA provision.”
Reminder To Progressives: Abortion Is An Economic Issue – Huffington Post – Huffington Post
“Having a baby is the most expensive health event that families face during their childbearing years. At the same time, a lack of workplace supports for many women during this critical time means a woman may not have paid sick days for prenatal appointments or well-baby care, or paid family and medical leave to use after giving birth,” said Sarah Lipton-Lubet, vice president of the National Partnership for Women & Families.