Article Summary –
The federal reproductive health care website, reproductiverights.gov, which was launched by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2022, was taken offline after President Trump took office, leaving several state and national sites to provide essential reproductive health information and services. Despite the absence of this federal resource, organizations like Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Power to Decide’s Bedsider and AbortionFinder, and other online platforms continue to offer information on birth control, abortion services, and access to reproductive health care providers. A 2023 survey by Power to Decide revealed that a significant number of women are unsure of where to obtain an abortion or find a healthcare provider, highlighting the need for accessible and reliable reproductive health resources.
The federal website reproductiverights.gov, which provided crucial public information on reproductive health care, was taken offline soon after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, as reported by CBS News.
While the federal reproductive health information site is unavailable, several state and national platforms continue to offer essential guidance for accessing a wide range of reproductive services, including abortion, prenatal care, contraceptives, and cancer and STI screenings.
The site was created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2022, detailing the effectiveness of abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol, states with abortion bans, and insurance coverage for birth control under various policies, including the Affordable Care Act.
It also provided a directory of clinics for breast and cervical cancer screenings, prenatal care, HIV screenings, and sections on abortion and contraceptive rights.
The Wisconsin Independent contacted HHS for details on the site’s removal but received no response.
According to a 2023 survey by Power to Decide, 73% of women aged 15-29 were unsure where to obtain an abortion, and 41% of them didn’t know how to find a clinic.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services offers resources on legal abortion rights, access to care, and referrals to entities like Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, as well as scientific articles on abortion.
Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin provides education and health services, including medication and surgical abortions, prenatal care, cancer and STI screenings, and HIV preventative treatments.
Online
Power to Decide hosts sites like Bedsider and AbortionFinder for sexual and reproductive health resources.
- Bedsider, established in 2011, offers medically verified birth control information and clinic locators to aid individuals in reproductive health decisions, having been visited 86.2 million times by December 2024.
- AbortionFinder, active since 2020, provides a verified directory of abortion providers. It has seen 11.7 million visits, 9.9 million post the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision reversing Roe v. Wade.
Plan C offers information on accessing self-administered abortion medication.
The Brigid Alliance assists with logistics and finances for patients needing to travel out of state for an abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
AidAccess, founded by Dr. Rebecca Gomperts in 2018, helps women find resources for abortion medication while ensuring privacy and providing medical consultations with home delivery across the U.S.
I Need An A enables a secure search for abortion options, laws, and costs, also sharing curated abortion stories from social media and news outlets.
The National Network of Abortion Funds consists of nearly 100 independent funds offering financial support for abortion access, including logistical aid such as travel, accommodation, child care, and more.
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