Dr. Emily Boevers reflects on the consequences of Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban one year after its implementation—from clinic closures and workforce loss to skyrocketing support requests and economic strain. The data is clear: reproductive restrictions are punishing Iowa’s women, not protecting them.

The conversation around abortion and reproductive healthcare often centers on morality or politics. But here’s something we can all agree on: Iowa’s economy matters. And the numbers are in—restricting reproductive healthcare isn’t just hurting patients, it’s hurting our bottom line.

Dr. Emily Boevers, an Iowa OB/GYN, shares how Medicaid is essential to keeping rural families healthy—and why proposed federal cuts would be devastating. Her message is clear: Iowans deserve leaders who protect care, not billionaires’ tax breaks.

Access to reliable contraception is a fundamental part of reproductive healthcare. Whether you’re looking to prevent pregnancy, regulate your cycle, or plan for the future, it’s important to know what options are available—especially if you don’t have a regular doctor or health insurance.

Iowa’s six-week abortion ban is drastically limiting access to care, with exceptions that are narrow and difficult to navigate. This blog breaks down what the law actually means, your rights, and where Iowans can still turn for support—while highlighting the wider impact on our healthcare system and communities.

Planned Parenthood will close four Iowa clinics—in Ames, Cedar Rapids, Sioux City, and Urbandale—citing federal funding threats and state abortion restrictions. These closures further reduce access to reproductive healthcare, especially for rural Iowans.

Emergency contraception (EC) is a safe, legal, and time-sensitive tool to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Yet, misinformation continues to spread confusion. Let’s break down the most common myths and what the facts actually say.

When people hear the words reproductive healthcare, many immediately think of pregnancy or abortion. But that’s just one part of a much bigger picture. Reproductive care is lifelong healthcare, touching nearly every stage of a person’s life—whether or not they ever plan to have children.