Medication abortion is a safe and effective option for both miscarriage and abortion care. Because the medications can be prescribed via telehealth, you can take them at home – which is critical when many patients face barriers to in-person care. We 🩷 medication abortion!

Birth centers are a place of power and love. They create a space for pregnant people, particularly Black and Indigenous pregnant people, to give birth with dignity and with joy. We’re thrilled to celebrate their work this week and all year long. #BirthCenterWeek #BCW26

People are using AI chatbots to get medical advice. These chatbots are not trustworthy, which is concerning for those who might be seeking information about abortion or gender affirming care and live in a state with bans or restrictions.

Joy, community, and advocacy sum up the Daisy Chain Fields Festival! We are honored to have been amongst other amazing nonprofits supporting women & girls. Joy fuels our fight and this historical moment will stay with us. Thank you Olivia Rodrigo for including us! Let’s do it again next year 🧡

This National Week of Action Against ALPRs, we demand states and cities pass policies that remove FLOCK cameras and other surveillance tools, not normalize them. Real safety is built on trust, accountability, and justice — not constant monitoring.

Great career opportunity with the @nirhealth.bsky.social: they are recruiting for the Digital Communications Manager position. Please check it out on Jobsthatareleft.org and GAINPower.org. #NowHiring. open.substack.com/pub/jobsthat...

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NIRH is thrilled to unveil our new partnerships for 2026–2027! This year, we’re teaming up with bold, dedicated organizations nationwide to drive innovation and reshape policy — because reproductive freedom is a reality we’re creating together.

This week, Massachusetts shattered its 24-week abortion care limit, making this critical health care more accessible at any stage of pregnancy! 🎉 By joining 9 states and D.C., MA now stands as a beacon of repro freedom — tearing down barriers for abortion seekers. 19thnews.org/2026/08/mass...

Massachusetts expands abortion access to any point during pregnancy

On Monday, it joined nine states and Washington, D.C. in eliminating gestational restrictions on abortions.

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Here’s what NIRH President Christian LoBue has to say about the alarming overnight confirmation of Todd Blanche to U.S. Attorney General. Full statement ➡️ shorturl.at/U6C32

Mass surveillance isn’t community safety 📣 Flock’s AI-powered ALPR cameras enable mass surveillance, tracking vehicles nationwide. Data has been used to harass those seeking abortion care and target immigrants. That is why NIRH is working to protect data & strengthen bodily autonomy!

Abortion is health care, always. Abortion care is needed for both pregnancy loss AND unwanted pregnancy. By sharing her story and explaining the terminology, Hilarie Burton is showcasing that abortion is part of the fabric of all reproductive health.

Access to abortion care allows people to create safer, happier lives. The Turnaway Study found that people who were denied abortion care were more likely to stay in contact with violent partners than those who received wanted abortions.

Today’s ruling is a heartbreaking outcome for trans girls who have asked for nothing more than to be treated with dignity & access to the same opportunities as their peers. We reject the majority’s reasoning. The fight for trans rights is far from over.

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade four years ago today simply because it had the votes to do it. People were denied abortions long before 2022—thanks to insurance bans, viability bans, and Catholic hospitals—but a lot of journalists and politicians acted like that was an acceptable status quo

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Also thinking a lot about how the journalistic establishment now appreciates stories of denied abortions *now*—see, the Pulitzer Prizes since Dobbs—but never thought that kind of reporting was important *before* Dobbs.

Four years ago today, the Supreme Court overturned our federal constitutional right to abortion. We’re committed to protecting and expanding reproductive rights for everyone, regardless of the state they live in.

4 years ago, SCOTUS put politics above the bodily autonomy & civil liberties. Today and always, we are committed to the fight for repro freedom - alongside advocates, patients, and providers - and building a new future where repro health and fundamental rights are accessible to all.

Incredible news: Olivia Rodrigo just announced NIRH will be part of her Daisy Chain Fields festival! By choosing to partner with NIRH, Olivia is underscoring what we know to be true: the fight for bodily autonomy must be proactive and rooted in joy. Learn more ➡️ variety.com/2026/music/n...

Maryland has codified emergency abortion access to ensure care remains available. A bold step for reproductive rights in the state. #ReproductiveRights #AbortionAccess www.wypr.org/wypr-news/20...

Maryland codifies state-level emergency abortion access amid federal uncertainty

Gov. Wes Moore signed a bill that mirrors the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act.

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The cost of gas is rising, adding MORE financial hurdles for patients to jump over when trying to access care. Abortion funds can help, but they’re feeling the financial strain, too. States must support their local funds so more people can afford care. buff.ly/wBlait4

Join the Healthy and Safe Students NY coalition and advocate for sex education 📣 By joining the coalition, you'll be part of the fight for informed educational access to repro health care, an ending to gender-based violence, and creating safer spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in NY state. Bit.ly/3QkJRs9

The cost of gas is rising, adding MORE financial hurdles for patients to jump over when trying to access care. Abortion funds can help, but they’re feeling the financial strain, too. States must support their local funds so more people can afford care. buff.ly/wBlait4

As we approach election season, remember that repro health care is ALWAYS on the ballot, even if it's not explicit. Whether through impactful ballot measures or electing a progressive city councilor — your vote matters more than you know! Make sure you know the dates of the elections in your state.

Everybody scream: ABORTION ACCESS FOR ALL! We admire Florence Welch for using her tour with Florence and the Machine to uplift and support access to reproductive health care and for sharing her own personal abortion story. 🧡

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

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

🧵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...

Supreme court allows abortion pill mifepristone to continue to be available by mail

Louisiana had sued the FDA in a bid to curtail the regulatory agency’s rules on prescribing mifepristone remotely

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