This Wisconsin mom had to go to another state for an abortion, and now for IVF
“It was an absolute nightmare having to organize an abortion for a wanted child,” said Heather.
Aug
2024
1
women's health
Jul
2024
30
Wisconsinites rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and her vision for the future
People all over the Badger State are highlighting the historic legislative success of the Biden-Harris Administration as well as the vice president’s career.
Jul
2024
9
Wisconsin seniors would pay more for prescription drugs under Project 2025
Project 2025 calls for repealing the Inflation Reduction Act, which would cause millions of American seniors to pay more for their prescription drugs.
Jul
2024
2
How this Wisconsin mom is helping a family grow through surrogacy
“If I were in a state where—if something went wrong, or I had an ectopic pregnancy or a missed miscarriage, and there was nothing I could do about it but wait until it’s bad enough that my life was in jeopardy—I would not even consider being in the position I’m in now,” she said of her surrogacy.
Jun
2024
20
Opinion: People with differing opinions on abortion tried to find common ground. It was a struggle.
Dr. Kristin Lyerly, an obstetrician/gynecologist, took part in a three-day effort to listen, persuade, seek solutions—and breathe deeply.
Jun
2024
13
A red state abortion ban nearly killed his wife. Now he’s speaking out.
Ryan Hamilton had to race his wife to the hospital after she had a miscarriage, fell unconscious, and started bleeding out on their bathroom floor. Here, he explains what happened.
Jun
2024
7
Opinion: Another Medicaid miss as Wisconsin falls to the bottom for covering health care crises for new moms
We’re already behind most states in covering the working families whose jobs or incomes don’t allow them to have healthcare security through their workplace. Now it’s been made even worse by neglecting women with postpartum health concerns.
May
2024
31
Here’s who’s making infertility treatments and vitro fertilization so expensive in Wisconsin
Even though infertility is a medical problem, state legislators have allowed health insurance companies in Wisconsin to opt out of covering its treatments.
A couple in Dunn County had to undergo infertility treatments and in vitro fertilization in order to have a family, but had to pay for them out of pocket.
May
2024
30
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here's what you need to know.
May
2024
30
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here's what you need to know.
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