maternal health

The Family Planning Council of Iowa says it has only received half its expected Title X funding, which could affect thousands of low-income Iowans who rely on its services.

The Iowa Maternal Mortality Review Committee's most recent report found the majority of deaths between 2019 and 2021 were preventable.

New data from the Guttmacher Institute found 76% of clinician-provided Iowa abortions were by medication in 2023, the last full year before the state's so-called 'heartbeat' law went into effect.

Lawmakers in an Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill that requires abortion providers to post signs and give patients information about abortion reversal procedures.

Starting this month, Iowa Medicaid will start covering postpartum care for 12 months. Previously, coverage ended at 60 days.

83 million Americans live in areas without adequate access to primary care physicians, according to the American Medical Association. Iowa ranks 44th in physicians per capita.

Data shows the number of clinician-provided abortions fell in Iowa following a law that went into effect in late July banning the procedure when cardiac activity is detected, which can be as early as six weeks of pregnancy.

Abortion is a major topic in this year's election following an Iowa Supreme Court decision this summer that allowed a restrictive abortion law to go into effect. Democrats are leaning hard on reproductive rights to win them seats this election.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common problem for people in the United States.

Exploring different perspectives on medication abortions afforded through telehealth providers.