Did you know the first IVF baby was born in Virginia? The in vitro fertilization journey holds a special place in our hearts. Recently, IVF has become a political topic in Washington—but we want to bring the conversation back to what really matters, the people who have lived the experiences. That’s why we want to give folks a space to talk about it. To share your story, DM us or email our community editor, Amie Knowles
Virginia passes two landmark bills to protect pregnant people behind bars
New laws now ban shackling during labor and give judges more flexibility to release pregnant people pretrial. Here’s how it happened—and why it...
Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation's hospitals that directed them to...
Opinion: Abigail Spanberger will protect reproductive freedom—Sears wants to end it
In an exclusive op-ed for the Dogwood, Jamie Lockhart, the Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia, announces the...
House GOP fast-tracks budget bill that would cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
The budget package proposes steep health care cuts—and includes a new push to block patients from accessing reproductive care. In a 30-24 party-line...
As southern states ban abortion, thousands of patients head north—to Virginia
Virginia saw the largest abortion increase in the country last year. When Florida’s six-week abortion ban went into effect last May, advocates...
Gov. Youngkin vetoes contraception protections—again
Contraception protections stall in Virginia, despite Democratic push. Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has just vetoed two bills that would have...
