women's health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the United States saw its first jump in infant mortality in twenty years. Alabama is among nineteen states that a report for the CDC says saw its rate of infant death increase significantly

The U.S. Supreme Court is ruling to uphold access to one of two pills used in medication abortion. Meantime, the first over the counter birth control pill is still on the shelves in Alabama, but abortion rights supporters caution of a possible federal contraceptive ban.

Senate Republicans in Washington have blocked legislation that would make it a right nationwide for women to access in vitro fertilization and other fertility treatments. The action follows February’s ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that frozen embryos are considered “children.”

Valerie and Sarah are longtime friends who met at First Light Community. Both women have faced related health challenges – having brain tumors removed and hearing loss in the same ear – leading them to believe their friendship was destined. They discussed these commonalities at StoryCorps. But Valerie shares a story about another battle she had to fight and expresses how the support of the Community helped her push through the adversity.

Alabama is joining other states across the nation in observing Sexual Assault Awareness Month during April. Organizers say it’s an opportunity to honor the resiliency and healing of survivors while highlighting an important issue.

Women in Alabama and around the world are reporting work burnout and distress over their psychological wellbeing. A new survey also shows fewer women feel comfortable discussing or disclosing their mental health at their workplace.

A report from the financial website WalletHub shows Alabama is one of the worst states for women in 2024. The Yellow Hammer State ranks in at No. 48 on the list.

Women in Alabama and across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on March 8. The observance is commemorated in different ways and places, including in the Yellowhammer State.

Alabama has a new law protecting in vitro fertilization providers from legal liability. Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday that shields IVF providers from possible lawsuits and criminal prosecutions stemming from a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children.

Every year, Women’s History Month take place in March to celebrate and honor women's contributions to history, culture and society. The 2024 theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion."