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Mississippi May Face the Nation’s Strictest Abortion Law
Apr 17, 2018
On March 6th, 2018 the Mississippi Senate passed a version of the Mississippi House Bill 1510, a law that would make it ILLEGAL for women to seek abortion care AFTER 15 weeks of pregnancy. The states’s Republican Governor Phil Bryant’s desk, signed it on April 9th. In response to a suit from the Center for Reproductive…
#RealClinics versus #FakeClinics
Mar 23, 2018
How to tell the difference – #RealClinics versus #FakeClinics If you’re doing a general search for ‘abortion clinics’ on Google or Yahoo/Bing the first thing you’ll see — is a list of paid ads at the top of the page. Some of the ads will say they offer pregnancy testing and/or ultrasound. BE CAREFUL! If…
Choosing an abortion clinic
Jan 12, 2018
Since many women do not talk about their abortion experiences, it’s difficult to know what to look for when choosing an abortion clinic. The quality of abortion care can vary widely among all abortion clinics. We believe that a quality abortion provider serves both your physical and emotional health. There may be a number of…
Maryland State Laws Regulating Coverage of Abortion
Dec 20, 2017
Maryland State Laws Regulating Coverage of Abortion Maryland is one of the few states that COVER abortion for certain women receiving Medicaid and promote women’s health and economic security by ensuring that private insurance plans provide insurance coverage that includes abortion. Covers all or most abortions in Medicaid Does not ban or require private coverage…
Next big fight over abortion rights
Nov 28, 2017
This month, a federal district court ruled unconstitutional a Texas provision that bans the most common form of second trimester abortions D&E. The decision was an important win in what is emerging as the next big fight over abortion rights: criminalizing abortion procedures and providers in the name of promoting “fetal life.” Anti-choice lawmakers continue to target abortion clinics for…
Private Abortion Services with Enhanced Privacy
Oct 2, 2017
We understand how important it is for some of our patients to receive very private abortion services with enhanced privacy — one-on-one care after regular business hours. At Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic we will cater fully to YOUR privacy needs during this time so you feel 100% at ease. Private abortion services are available for…
Pro-choice Doulas offer emotional, physical, spiritual and abortion support
Sep 28, 2017
“Doula” comes from a Greek term meaning “a woman who helps.” Pro-choice Doulas are trained in the medical aspects of abortion care and reproductive health along with diversity awareness, professionalism and ethics, and emotional, spiritual,and physical support techniques. They believe that all people should have access to the information, support, and resources necessary to make…
I’m pregnant, now what?
Aug 18, 2017
“I’m pregnant, now what?” — Facing an unexpected and unplanned pregnancy can feel incredibly overwhelming. Especially, if you are unsure whether or not you want to be pregnant. Some women know immediately the answer when they see the “positive” symbol on the pregnancy test. And some women feel confused and have conflicting ideas and beliefs….
Texas Teen Abortion Rate Rises
Jul 14, 2017After seeing research results provided by Texas A&M University, economics professor Analisa Packham (now at Miami University) Republicans may want to reconsider trying to defund Planned Parenthood as part of an overall effort to limit abortion in America. In 2011 Texas Republicans cut family planning clinics funding and shut down more than 80 women’s health…
Preventing unintended pregnancy
Jun 23, 2017The latest trend in women’s reproductive health shows more women opting for more effective and long-acting forms of birth control, like IUDs or implants in preventing unintended pregnancy. Research published by the Guttmacher Institute found the Pill to be the most common birth control choice among women with IUDs and arm implants on the rise….