Parenting,
Reproductive Care
and Maternal
Health Articles
Reporting on parenting maternal health, and the realities of caregiving in modern life.
Writing on Women’s Health, Reproductive Care, Maternal Health & Navigating Parenthood
This work focuses on the lived experience of motherhood, moving beyond idealized narratives to examine how care is actually experienced in everyday life.
Women’s health and parenting and well-being are shaped by a range of factors, including access to care, social support, cultural expectations, and structural systems that influence how care is given and received.
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Medical school graduates are avoiding states with abortion bans. Experts warn it could cause chaos
Abortion ban states see fewer residency applications. The trend could cause the U.S. healthcare system to unravel
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Is this the worst time in American history to be a mom?
The existential gloom surrounding parenthood is greater than ever. Is motherhood really that bad right now?
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Why pregnancy forums are rife with health misinformation
Online pregnancy support groups are teeming with vaccine misinformation. We asked experts what can be done
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When “abortion travel” becomes a nightmare: A tale of no good choices
She wanted a baby — but her fetus had no chance of survival. How Idaho's abortion laws led to devastating trauma
MEET THE WRITER
Nicole Karlis
Health, Science
& Wellness Journalist
She is the author of Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community During Crisis and an award winning health journalist reporting on women’s health, wellness, and how culture shapes how we care for ourselves and each other.
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