Stories by Lynn M. Paltrow
Lynn M. Paltrow is executive director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women.
Jeers about domestic chores are more than just sexism -- they could be opportunities to address domestic policies.
Posted on Apr 2, 2008
Pregnant women with drug or alcohol problems are getting jailed for child abuse. But they should be put in treatment programs, not behind bars.
Posted on Sep 26, 2006
Why the anti-choice movement's latest bill, the 'Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act,' is incomplete.
Posted on Aug 8, 2006
A proposed law would prevent pregnant women from smoking. Could a law requiring women to breastfeed be far behind?
Posted on Jul 18, 2006
New laws deny women the right to bodily integrity and physical liberty while their fetuses are granted more rights than any legal person under law.
Posted on Apr 22, 2004
The Unborn Victims of Violence Act poses the greatest danger not to women seeking abortions, but to pregnant women who want to have their babies.
Posted on Apr 5, 2004
Courts and medical organizations have long recognized a patient's right to make healthcare decisions free from governmental intrusion. Why should pregnant women have fewer rights than other patients?
Posted on Mar 21, 2004
The latest federal anti-drug ads run alongside spots for Zoloft and Taster's Choice during family movies. It's no wonder that children are confused about drugs.
Posted on Apr 15, 2002
