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National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW) works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all women, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women, and those who are most vulnerable - low income women, women of color, and drug-using women.

NAPW Director Interviewed on Democracy Now: Utah Abortion Bill Could Punish Women for Miscarriages



Hooray for the birth of baby Om! Congratulations!

Kate_Om.jpgNAPW staff attorney and first time mother Kathrine Jack and her newborn son.


Welcome to the world baby Rio! Congratulations to Farah and her growing family!

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NAPW legal fellow in birthing rights, Farah Diaz-Tello, pictured at home with newborn son.

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Victory! Utah Bill to Punish Miscarriage Withdrawn!
March 05, 2010

Utah representative Carl Wimmer withdrew the bill he had sponsored to punish women who lose their pregnancies. The New York Times coverage sites a "firestorm of anxiety and criticism from abortion rights and women’s advocacy groups" and links back to a previous article quoting NAPW's Executive Director who speaks to the point that pregnant women need empathy and support, not punitive laws.

Polish anti-choice activism

Utah Bill Would Criminalize Miscarriage and Women Who Have Non-Doctor Abortion

Utah Bill Criminalizes Miscarriage

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Utah Continues Reckless Efforts to Lock-Up Pregnant Women

March 6, 2010
On Thursday, a Utah legislator withdrew a bill that would allow sentences of up to life in prison for a woman who experiences a miscarriage or stillbirth as a result of her "reckless" behavior. This move has been attributed to a "firestorm" of opposition. Almost immediately, however, Utah legislators revised the bill to exempt women who commit reckless acts but permit the prosecution of women who commit "knowing" acts that may result in stillbirths and miscarriages from the earliest stages of pregnancy. more »

Caution: Pregnancy May Be Hazardous to Your Liberty

March 3, 2010


Supreme Court Declares Corporate Personhood. Is Fetal Personhood Next?

January 22, 2010


Thanks Susan Jenkins for this Holiday Season Observation

December 23, 2009


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