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Sep 19

Contraceptive Pearl: Practices of Consent and Autonomy for Patients with Disabilities, Part 1

Written by Maddie Fowler, Spark Dariy, Amy Stone Many disabled people have been systematically disempowered and taught to prioritize compliance over self-advocacy. People with disabilities experience sexual assault at over three times the rate of nondisabled people, rising to seven times the rate in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).¹ Therefore, it is critical…

Aug 22

Insights: Self-Care Support Practices in Abortion

Written by Rachna Vanjani Counseling around abortion has traditionally centered around options counseling and medical facts; patients typically receive information about the steps of the abortion, side effects, risks, and what to expect in terms of bleeding, cramping, and pain. Holistic care around mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being during and after an abortion should also…

Aug 15

Post-Abortion Self-Care Card

This 4.25″ x 5.5″ card offers a holistic lens to counseling and provides patients with information on how to care for themselves during or after an abortion with a focus on time, space, support, nourishment, and mindfulness. The card also provides a music playlist featuring BIPOC artists and a “RAIN” meditation. Art by Priya Handa,…

Jul 25

Insights: Telehealth Provision of Medication Abortion: Facilitating Access Across Geographies

Written by Anna Fiastro and Emily Godfrey Due in part to increasing abortion bans, pregnancy-related deaths have significantly increased in the U.S. recently.1,2 As a result, the life-saving potential and widely needed provision of medication abortion through telehealth has never been greater. Telehealth medication abortion (teleMAB) consists of a telehealth consultation – either a synchronous…