The systematic undermining of midwifery in the United States did not happen by accident — it was a power grab rooted in white supremacy and, patriarchy as a way to justify controlling the female body. All communities deserve access to midwives and doula care. 🎥: Dr. Anna Makaila Tubbs

The role that midwives and birth centers play in maternal health outcomes is why NIRH is working with a coalition of birth workers, mutual aid orgs, repro justice groups, and lactation experts to advance policies that support birth workers in Alabama. buff.ly/6eyrlGb

💊 Reminder: Medication abortion is the most common method used to end a pregnancy in the U.S., and it’s been used for decades.

People make the best decisions when it comes to their bodies, trust their reproductive choices.

It's important to practice safety, both on and off the ice. 🏒 When you find a contraception that works for you and your lifestyle, that's the real deal! #OffCampus

No one should be shackled in labor or forced to give birth without privacy and dignity. We must pass A.1670-B/S.2667-C in NY to better protect the health, safety, and dignity of pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people in carceral settings. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/16/n...

🧵1/4 Alabama’s Supreme Court has declined to weigh in on a decision that could allow Alabama to subject birth centers to burdensome regulations that interfere with pregnant people's personal health care decisions. www.aclu.org/press-releas...

What an incredible event! The NIRH Champions Honors Luncheon was an inspiring and energizing gathering where we honored our 2026 honorees and recommitted to a future where health care is accessible and protected. Thank you to our honorees, our sponsors, and our staff for an impactful afternoon!

Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this year’s Champions Honors! Your support makes this celebration possible and helps NIRH fuel the fight for reproductive freedom and lasting change in communities across the country.

SCOTUS' decision to maintain telehealth mife access preserves a key pathway to care — but it is not enough. The case continues, and Trump and his allies will also continue their attacks. No one’s health care access should hinge on week-to-week court decisions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

#NationalWomensHealthWeek is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and well-being of women everywhere. But it’s also a reminder that access to abortion is a fundamental part of women’s health care — because health care should be safe, private, and on our own terms. 🧡 @npwf.bsky.social

NIRH is uplifting our long-time partner, Our Justice, at the 2026 Champions Honors 🌟 Our Justice is Minnesota’s longest-standing abortion fund, working for decades to ensure that every Minnesotan can access abortion care. Join us and grab your tickets below! buff.ly/lKkY4iD

It’s Women's Sexual Health Week! Women’s reproductive health has been overlooked, underfunded, and flat out dismissed —- which has real consequences. We’re going to keep fighting for better women's health outcomes across the full spectrum of sexual health care. 💪 ♀️

SCOTUS’s decision to extend the stay preserves telehealth access to mifepristone for now, but as the case continues, patients and providers are forced to navigate engineered uncertainty, with real risks to their health and privacy. 📰: @msmagazine.com buff.ly/fDHS3Rf

NIRH is elated to honor Shefali Luthra at the 2026 Champions Honors. 💛 Shefali Luthra is an award-winning reproductive health reporter, fearlessly sharing the human impact of abortion restrictions in post-Roe America. Join us and grab your tickets below! buff.ly/lKkY4iD

SCOTUS has temporarily preserved telehealth access to mifepristone, but this prolongs uncertainty for patients & providers. States must defend against this & future attacks by shielding providers, protecting patient data, & ensuring affordable abortion care. buff.ly/jgNYULp

This #FreeThePill Day, we need more birth control options and fewer barriers. There are currently 12 states across the country that require insurance to cover over-the-counter birth control, but we need more states to join! Click the link to take action! @freethepill.bsky.social buff.ly/cmJTP3C

📢 OKAY ERIK!! People often think abortion access only disappears when care is banned outright, but restrictions on mifepristone are already putting care further out of reach. Senator Erik Bottcher highlights how political interference still shapes reproductive healthcare access.

NIRH is thrilled to be honoring Breanna Stewart at our annual Champions Honors🏆 Breanna Stewart is a three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP who has used her platform to advocate for reproductive rights and bodily autonomy. Join us and grab your tickets below! buff.ly/lKkY4iD

The indictment of SPLC is not a legitimate legal prosecution, but an attack designed to scare orgs that dare to challenge the Trump administration. When the powerful come for those who protect the powerless, we don't step back. We step up. @civilrightsorg.bsky.social buff.ly/aCZb7nb

Mifepristone is safer than tylenol. Mifepristone is safer than viagra. Mifepristone is safer than childbirth.

"'North Carolina taxpayers expect accountability from anyone spending public money and these centers should be no exception,” @juliefornc.bsky.social said." #ExposeFakeClinics ncnewsline.com/2026/05/05/n...

Midwives provide vital, culturally reflective care. That’s why we need 1 million more. Their work saves lives and improves health outcomes, particularly for Black and Indigenous birthing people. State policymakers must support policies that help midwives provide care. #InternationalDayoftheMidwife

Today, SCOTUS issued a temporary administrative stay, pausing the 5th Circuit’s ruling through May 11th & briefly restoring telehealth access to mifepristone. This is a reprieve, not a resolution. The fight to ensure every person has telehealth access to mife is urgent & the case remains ongoing.

NIRH President Christian LoBue’s statement on the recent mifepristone telehealth court ruling: nirhealth.org/media/nirh-s...

Yesterday’s SCOTUS decision limiting the Voting Rights Act undermines the right to vote, bodily autonomy, & self-determination. By stripping Black voters of representation, SCOTUS is redrawing political lines to decide who gets power and whose voices matter. buff.ly/FhmNnhZ

🧵 1/3 Anti-abortion centers that mislead people about their pregnancy and health should face scrutiny – not be given special legal protections.

ICMYI: Reproductive autonomy is now guaranteed in Pennsylvania’s state constitution 🎉 This week's ruling is a step forward in expanding coverage for Pennsylvanians with low incomes and ensuring everyone can access abortion, no matter their insurance. buff.ly/zYShfFH

#wunmimosaku said what she said 📣 Abortion is health care. People seeking abortions deserve understanding, support and care, not shame, stigma, and interference.

Medicaid is the LARGEST health insurance program in the US! Medicaid provides vital coverage to over 68 million people, including prenatal, deliver, and postpartum care. Some states also use their own funds to cover abortion and gender affirming care. #MedicaidAwarenessMonth

Everything Anne Hathaway, star of The Devil Wears Prada 2, said in this 2022 interview with @TheVieABC still rings true today: Reproductive rights are HUMAN RIGHTS. Everyone, everywhere deserves the freedom and the power to make the decisions about their lives that are best for them.

Banned From Talking About Third-Trimester Abortion Care at a Texas Medical School: The Ms. Q&A with Dr. Shelley Sella  msmagazine.com/2026/04/23/l...

Midwifery is essential care that helps pregnant people give birth in safe, healthy, and comfortable environments. Lawmakers should be embracing and uplifting midwives, not impeding them.   NIRH proudly stands with Georgia midwives throughout this court case!  buff.ly/Y67MWN1

The national teen pregnancy rate has gone down, and Republicans are actually MAD about it?? We shouldn't even have to say it, but teenagers having access to sex education, contraception, and abortion care is a net positive! 📣

"There's so much discussion about the restrictions on medication abortion that are not evidence-based…It's exciting to see science pointing us in another direction, where access could be expanded.” - Dr. Daniel Grossman, Director of @ansirh.bsky.social

Cheryl Doyley’s experience with the judicial system is not a singular experience — judges have ordered pregnant people to have c-sections against their will for decades. Pregnant people deserve to be listened to, believed, and treated with respect and dignity. buff.ly/DmCKHme

"Millions use contraception treatments for serious medical concerns, health reasons, and birth control. Every Virginian should be able to determine their own medical options without the interference of politicians.” - @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social wset.com/news/local/v...

🗣️ Never forget, RJ belongs to everyone! From the beginning, Reproductive Justice has intended to provide autonomy and liberation for everyone. Remember, RJ has the power to free us all. But the only way we win is if we fight our freedom together. #RJ101 #ReproductiveJustice #OurBodiesOurPower

You shouldn't have to justify your abortion to anyone.

CW: SA 1/4 Reproductive Justice is grounded in the belief that all people deserve bodily autonomy, dignity, and the right to live free from harm, including sexual and gender-based violence. Learn more about orgs who are ready to help you or someone you know ➡️ #SexualAssaultAwarenessMonth #SAAM

This is how you organize! Congratulations to the students who successfully advocated for their right to care. All universities and colleges should make medication abortion easily accessible for their students 🧡 www.wfmd.com/2026/03/25/u...

The U.S.’s antiquated system of calculating health insurance reimbursements often results in delayed patient care and increased out-of-pocket costs for endometriosis patients.

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry reminds us that treating people differently based on race and gender is a choice, which means our elected leaders can, and must, choose differently. Follow @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social for new resources, event details, and ways to get involved during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek!

More than 1 in 4 people who have abortions do so through telehealth. It increases access by offering care that reduces travel, costs, and stigma. This ruling in LA may have paused the state's attempt to limit how people can get medication abortion, but the fight is far from over. bit.ly/4cA0Peg

The months after birth are some of most difficult in any mom's life, only manageable with the hands-on support of friends and family. But for immigrant women in the U.S., this support system has been destroyed by ICE. And the health toll—both mental and physical—is extremely serious.

Tomorrow, April 11th, kicks off #BMHW26 💜 It's not radical to imagine a world where Black mamas do more than survive. Join us in honoring a decade of organizing by Black Mamas Matter Alliance#BMHW26to uplift Black-led leadership and advance a future rooted in both justice & joy!

NIRH’S TEAM IS GROWING We’re looking for someone with experience in compliance oversight for lobbying, public policy, or government relations. This role will act as a liaison between attorneys and internal staff. If this sounds like you, apply today ➡️ buff.ly/aodn05e

And don't you forget it.

The treatment of pregnant people in ICE detention centers is abhorrent, and a reproductive health crisis. Abolishing ICE is not just about stopping arrests; it’s about dismantling a system that strips humans of their rights and robs them of their bodily autonomy. buff.ly/MbVTgrf

Over 130 civil society organizations have called on Congress to close a data broker loophole that has allowed federal agencies to buy private information and creates a pathway for the supercharge of AI-powered surveillance. www.npr.org/2026/03/25/n...