Every person must have control over what happens to their own body, including the ability to make decisions regarding their health, reproductive decisions, and physical integrity. Bodily autonomy and privacy must be a priority.
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Women's reproductive health encompasses the physical, mental, and social well-being related to the reproductive system, covering topics like menstruation, fertility, pregnancy, STIs, and menopause
Since the Dobbs decision in 2022, many reproductive rights and protections have been rolled back. Currently 13 states completely ban abortion, and 41 states ban abortion after a specified point in pregnancy. Restrictive state abortion laws have been linked in research to higher infant mortality rates and poorer maternal and reproductive health outcomes in affected states.
The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income countries, and recent data show it increased slightly, with about 19 pregnancy-related deaths per 100,000 live births in 2024.
Equal Participation of Women and Men in Power and Decision-Making Roles.
NFBPWC is a national organization with membership across the United States acting locally, nationally and globally. NFBPWC is not affiliated with BPW/USA Foundation.
