Rinat Dray, was forced to have cesarean surgery over her express objections. With NAPW’s help, Ms. Dray obtained significant media coverage of her situation and filed a lawsuit against the hospital and two physicians. In its defense, the hospital argues that since a woman in New York can be prohibited from having an abortion after a certain point in her pregnancy, she may also be denied every other right including the right to bodily integrity and the right to refuse surgery.
Vote November 8th to ensure respect for pregnant women
On Tuesday, November 8th we hope that you will vote. When you do, please keep these facts in mind:
1. Women already face punishment for having and attempting to have abortions
On August 31, 2016, Purvi Patel finally walked out of the Indiana Women's Prison, after fighting a conviction and 20-year sentence for attempting to have an abortion.
NAPW Achieving Justice in These Unjust Times
Despite national and international developments that make many of us feel less than hopeful, NAPW has had a number of victories that remind us of the need to celebrate the accomplishments we have had.
NY: Rinat Dray v. Staten Island University Hospital et al.
NY: Rinat Dray v. Staten Island University Hospital et al.
December 23, 2014
Dray v. Staten Island University Hospital et al., Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae (12/23/2014)
PRESS RELEASE: Florida Hospital Says It Will Force Pregnant Woman to Have Cesarean Surgery
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 25, 2014
Contact: Farah Diaz-Tello
(212) 255-9252; (347) 829-4226
fdt@advocatesforpregnantwomen.
FL: Jennifer Goodall vs. Comprehensive Women’s Health et al.
FL: Jennifer Goodall vs. Comprehensive Women’s Health et al.
July 24, 2014
Goodall Complaint
Motion for TRO and Proposed form of TRO
Goodall Memo
Declaration of Howard Minkoff with Exhibits
Declaration of Hytham Imseis with Exhibits
Declaration of Jennifer Goodall with Exhibits
Declaration of Mary Faith Marshall with Exhibits
Order Denying Temporary Restraining Order
Forcing Pregnant Women to Have Cesarean Surgery Is Never Justified
NAPW advocates for all pregnant women, including those who want to end a pregnancy and have an abortion, those who suffer miscarriages or stillbirths, and those who go to term.
Media Breakthrough – How Anti-Abortion Measures Harm All Pregnant Women
As many of you know, The New York Times recently ran a front page story about the Alicia Beltran case that NAPW helped to file with lead counsel, Wisconsin Attorney Linda S. Vanden Heuvel, and the Reproductive Justice Clinic at NYU School of Law.
Guest Post: Your Epidural is Against the Law: What Alabama Women and Doctors Need to Know
By Dr. Pippa Abston, cross-posted with permission.
We have one more day of Alabama’s 2013 legislative session, when it is still possible to ward off the ghastly specter of Foreign Law from being forced upon us.
Press Statement: Florida Doctor Threat of Arrest of Pregnant Woman Dangerous and Without Legal Authority
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
March 6, 2013
CONTACT: Farah Diaz-Tello
212-255-9252 ext. 31
National Advocates for Pregnant Women
Press Statement
Florida Doctor Threat of Arrest of Pregnant Woman Dangerous and Without Legal Authority
Tampa, Florida: Ms. Lisa Epsteen, a Florida woman who is pregnant, reached out today to National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) for advice.