our mission

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.

The War on drugs coming to a womb near you.

NAPW's extended family continues to grow

Congratulations to Jessica Simkovic, NAPW videographer, on the birth of her daughter!


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(We are sorry to replace NAPW's other closest babies Om and Rio!)

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what's new

NAPW Co-Sponsors November 5th Conference in New York: Building Connections Across the Pregnancy Spectrum
August 24, 2010

The Building Connections Across the Pregnancy Spectrum conference is geared for professionals working in the field of women’s reproductive health and choice. This one-day conference offers a unique, cutting-edge approach to skill-building and coalition development. Participants will develop concrete skills for discussing each pregnancy option, as well as for working with clients facing issues such as miscarriage, teen pregnancy and other challenging topics. It will also provide an opportunity to build working collaborations with partners in the field in order to strengthen the resources available to all women.

New blog featuring NAPW addresses the question " Does Refusing a C-Section = Child Abuse?"
August 13, 2010

Amie Newman's latest blog on RH Reality Check addresses the victory for VM and her family in her New Jersey case.

Congratulations to our fabulous board president, Jeanne Flavin!

Backline's Talk Line Reopens!

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Superior Court of New Jersey has ruled in favor of VM

August 6, 2010
We are happy to report that the Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey has ruled in favor of VM in New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services vs. V.M. and B.G.. In the Matter of J.M.G. In this case, a VM's refusal to sign a consent form for cesarean surgery led to hospital interventions and a report of abuse to child welfare authorities. more »

Health Experts Warn Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals That Prosecuting Pregnant Women As Drug Labs Is Bad For Babies

July 12, 2010


VIctory in Kentucky Supreme Court!

June 17, 2010


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