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Abortion is a reflection that our society has failed to meet the needs of women. Women deserve better
Frederick Douglass worked side by side with the founding foremothers of feminism when they were deciding whether or not to pursue votes for women. The great abolitionist attended the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls, NY. On this day in 1848, during a speech in the afternoon session of the second day of the convention, Douglass said:![]()
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"In this denial of the right to participate in government, not merely the degradation of woman and the perpetuation of a great injustice happens, but the maiming and repudiation of one-half of the moral and intellectual power of the government of the world."
In 1840, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton traveled to England to advocate for the abolition of slavery. Barred from speaking at the World Anti-Slavery Convention simply because they were women, Mott and Stanton determined to hold a convention for the rights of women. On this day in 1848, they convened the first women's rights convention held in the U.S. in Seneca Falls, New York.
You've found out you're pregnant, now you need to find an obstetrician. Check out this article from our helpsite, WomenDeserveBetter.com![]()
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Finding an OB-GYN can seem like an overwhelming task, at first. Your OB-GYN is a vital part of your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum care. The right doctor will ensure a happy and healthy experience for you and your baby. These tips can help you find local doctors and then choose one for your pregnancy experience. ![]()
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www.womendeservebetter.com/top-tips-when-choosing-an-ob-gyn
Q. If you don’t trust me with a choice, how can you trust me with a child? Don’t women need to control their own lives?![]()
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A. Most women do not have abortions as a matter of “choice,” but because they feel they have no resources to support a different choice. A coerced decision is not a free choice — it’s a last resort.![]()
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We support nonviolent choices — single motherhood, fatherhood, grandparenthood, marriage and various adoption options — along with practical resources and support.![]()
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A society that promotes abortion as a “necessity” or “necessary evil” underestimates women and the violence of abortion and disregards what women really want.![]()
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If by “choice” you mean abortion, say it.![]()
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All choices aren’t equal, but all people are. We reject violence against women and children through abortion and promote peaceful alternatives that benefit both woman and child.![]()
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Feminism has long championed the strength and dignity of women and equality. Women are capable of making the decision to parent or place a baby for adoption.![]()
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It’s not about trust — it’s about condemning violence.![]()
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No one has complete control over his or her life. Once a woman is pregnant, the question is, “What is the best possible nonviolent outcome for her?”![]()
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– FFL President, Serrin M. Foster
Today we take a look at resources for those who struggle to pay for healthcare, especially in rural areas.![]()
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Federally Qualified Health Centers are important safety net providers in rural areas. FQHCs are outpatient clinics that qualify for specific reimbursement systems under Medicare and Medicaid. They include federally designated Health Center Program awardees, federally designated Health Center Program look-alikes, and certain outpatient clinics associated with tribal organizations.![]()
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Health centers provide a comprehensive set of health services including primary care; behavioral health; chronic disease management; preventive care; and other specialty, enabling, and ancillary services, which may include radiology, laboratory, dental, transportation, translation, and social services. ![]()
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Read more here: www.womendeservebetter.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-federally-qualified-health-centers
