Category: Reproductive Rights
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Betty White, Dolly Parton, Coco Chanel, Stevie Nicks, and Rosa Parks: A Woman’s Legacy Goes Beyond Motherhood
Women are often asked who will carry on their name if they do not have children. Less often are they asked what they want that name to represent. Betty White. Dolly Parton. Coco Chanel. Stevie Nicks. Rosa Parks. Their names offer a different way to think about legacy. Through television, music, business, fashion, and activism,…
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A Baby Cannot Guarantee That a Man Will Stay
By L.A. Loss & Abortion Doula “Once the baby comes, he’ll settle down.” “He wants a child, so he must be serious about you.” “Having a family will bring you closer.” These statements offer reassurance, but they promise something pregnancy cannot guarantee: a man’s commitment. A man can want a baby without being prepared to…
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F#ck Like You Live in Georgia
Before you have sex with a man, ask yourself: If I became pregnant by this man, would I trust him with what comes next? Would I want to raise a child with him? Could I depend on him during a medical emergency? Would he respect my decisions? If the relationship ended tomorrow, would I still…
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Reclaiming Your Reproductive Autonomy
Empowered Choices: Reclaiming Your Reproductive Autonomy Dear Black Woman, Note: Let me set the stage a little bit. This message is written only for the women landing here because they are seeking abortion services — not for the general public. Something brought you here, and this message is for you. (This isn’t focused on situations…
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Honoring Adriana Smith and the Complexities of Reproductive Autonomy
What Adriana Smith’s Case Teaches Us About Bodily Autonomy and the Power of a Will: (By a Full Spectrum Doula Who Supports Women Through Life’s Deepest Transitions) As a full spectrum doula, my role is to support women and families through some of life’s most profound transitions. The recent case of Adriana Smith, a 30-year-old…