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Pa. House passes bill to provide free pads and tampons for students
One Republican lawmaker objected to the legislation arguing it could lead to ‘communism.’
Pope Francis called surrogacy ‘deplorable’ – but the reasons why women and parents choose surrogacy are complex and defy simple labels
Pope Francis made headlines on Jan. 8, 2024, when he called for a global surrogacy ban, stating, “I deem deplorable the practice of so-called surrogate motherhood, which represents a grave violation of the dignity of the woman and the child, based on the exploitation of situations of the mother’s material needs.”
The Ugly Side of Beauty: Chemicals in Cosmetics Threaten College-Agewomen’s Reproductive Health
Many of product promises like these are based on chemicals that can also be hazardous to your health, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can interfere with fertility and reproduction, fetal growth and infant development.
Doula Nonprofit Offers Financial Assistance for State Certification
As state lawmakers in Harrisburg work to combat Pennsylvania’s maternal mortality crisis, an advocacy organization is helping doulas with the cost of obtaining a state certification, a move they hope will bring more people into the field and improve maternal health outcomes across the commonwealth.
Dress for Success Helps Women Achieve Economic Independence
The mission for Dress for Success Pittsburgh, including its Washington County branch, goes far beyond providing clothing for women: the nonprofit empowers women who are entering and returning to the workforce. (Capital-Star file)
What Holds Women Back From the Tech Industry? Girls Who Code Report Assesses Gender Gap
The percentage of women and nonbinary people entering tech has dropped over the last 40 years, but the organization’s CEO still has reasons to hope.
What Will Abortion Rights Look Like in Pennsylvania if Supreme Court Overturns Roe?
Supporters of reproductive rights are even more concerned now that Justice Alito’s draft opinion is a clear indicator that this half-century-old landmark decision will end this year.
Despite Disparities, Women-Owned Small Businesses Grow in Pennsylvania
12.3 million women-owned businesses were reported across the country, with over 350,000 of them located in Pennsylvania.
Accessible Preventative Care Assists Pennsylvania Women in Protecting Their Health
It is vital for women across Pennsylvania that preventative measures are accessible across age demographics and ethnicities.