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“Every day, my colleagues across the country and I witness every day the effect of this total disregard for patient autonomy and agency. We are fiercely determined to keep showing up for our patients.”
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“In a country with already ridiculously high maternal mortality rates, a woman from a state with an abortion ban is estimated to be nearly 3 times more
likely to die during pregnancy, in childbirth, or soon after delivery.” Dr Floyd PPMW Chief Medical Officer 🧵
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Join PPMW at as you are.bar to make posters, receive swag, and get a legislative update ahead of Sunday's Women's March. Supplies and refreshments will be provided; bring your creativity and friends!
Click the link to sign-up: weareplannedparenthood.org/a/pre-march-po
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Today and every day, we offer abortion care. We. Won't. Go. Back.
#BansOffOurBodies #IStandWithPP
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To equip sex educators with the tools they need, PPMW has created a Birth Control Kit (BCK) - but need help assembling them! We are recruiting volunteers to help our Education team continue to provide kits to students across the country. Click the #linkinbio to sign up! #sexed
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To equip sex educators with the tools they need, PPMW has created a Birth Control Kit (BCK) - but need help assembling them! We are recruiting volunteers to help our Education team continue to provide kits to students across the country. Click the #linkinbio to sign up! #sexed
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Join PPMW at as you are.bar to make posters, receive swag, and get a legislative update ahead of Sunday's Women's March. Supplies and refreshments will be provided; bring your creativity and friends!
Click the link to sign-up: weareplannedparenthood.org/a/pre-march-po
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The application deadline has been extended to January 29th! Click the link below to apply today. 💙
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The Developing Leaders Program applications will be open for another week!
The DLP is a 9-month-long professional development program for young professionals who are passionate about reproductive health and rights.
Apply by January 8, 2023: bit.ly/DLPapply
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The Developing Leaders Program applications will be open for another week!
The DLP is a 9-month-long professional development program for young professionals who are passionate about reproductive health and rights.
Apply by January 8, 2023: bit.ly/DLPapply
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Happy New Year from all of us at Planned Parenthood of Metro Washington, DC!
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The Developing Leaders Program application deadline has been extended to January 8, 2023!
Click the link to learn more and apply today: bit.ly/DLPapply
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We might be about to start a new year, but we’re all still in the same bodies — so let’s keep those bodies healthy and strong! Start 2023 off right by making an appointment for your annual physical. 💪🩺🗓️✔️❤️
The Developing Leaders Program application deadline has been extended!
The DLP is a 9-month-long professional development program for young professionals who are passionate about reproductive health and rights.
Apply today: bit.ly/DLPapply
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Prepping for your medication abortion? We’ve got you covered! You can expect a lot of bleeding and cramping, so plan ahead:
❤️ Grab a heating pad
❤️ Stock up on maxi pads
❤️ Prepare your snacks
❤️ Pick out any books, movies, or shows to pass the time
👍 You got this!
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This holiday season, give the gift of health by donating old or unwanted gold or sterling silver jewelry.
jewelryforgood.org/ppmw
#DidYouKnow? Orgasms can reduce menstrual cramps and other period 🩸symptoms, including headaches! Grab a buddy (or some ✨ alone time ✨) and enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. 🩸👀🔥💦👍
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The holidays can be harsh on mental health. Give yourself the gift of self-compassion by carving out some time for self-care — whatever that looks like for you. ❤️
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COVID, RSV, & the flu are all coming together this winter to create what some experts are calling a “tripledemic.” 🦠🤒🤧We can all work together to keep ourselves & others healthy — remember to wash your hands, stay home if you feel sick & consider wearing a mask!
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We know that the best way to change hearts and minds is to have open and honest conversations with people who trust us. This is also true when talking about abortion! This holiday season, have the tough conversations — and help change the narrative. 💙
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Medication abortion (AKA the abortion pill) is a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy at home. Medication abortion is available at all PPMW locations & through telemedicine — contact us to learn more. 💙💙💙
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If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know that pain is no joke 😫. Cleaning your sex toys before and after each use is an easy way to help prevent UTIs — so make sure it’s part of your routine! 😉🔥🧼
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Pap smears are critical for detecting cell changes in the cervix that could develop into cervical cancer. At PPMW, we want to make sure your Pap test is as comfortable as possible — talk to your provider about any concerns you might have, so that we can help keep you healthy!
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Family gatherings during the holidays can be full of uncomfortable questions about your plans for having kids. Only you get to decide when you want to have children — whether it’s now, later, or never!
(🎨: lattepesca on Instagram)
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The holiday season can be overwhelming for kids — even before requests for hugs start rolling in. This year, learn more about how you can model healthy consent at home and help the kids in your life make decisions about their own bodies:
#DidYouKnow? It’s totally safe to use tampons when you have an IUD! Tampons go inside your vagina, while the IUD sits inside the uterus.
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The Developing Leaders Program applications are now open!
The DLP is a 9-month-long professional development program for young professionals who are passionate about reproductive health and rights.
Apply today: ow.ly/jOpv50M18P1
Live footage of the PPMW team when you support the PPMW Abortion Access Fund 😍😍😍 Make a donation anytime!
Did you know that your old gold and sterling silver jewelry can help people access reproductive care?
Donate today: jewelryforgood.org/ppmw
At PPMW, we want to help keep you healthy from head to toe! Primary Care services are offered at our DC health center — conveniently located near the NoMa Metro stop. Make an in-person or telehealth appointment today!
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Menopause is the time in life when you stop having periods because of hormonal changes. It usually happens in your late 40s or early 50s, but it may happen earlier — and it looks different for everyone!
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UTIs are common, but that doesn’t mean they’re fun! 💧😫Fortunately, they’re also easy to treat and possible to prevent. Check out these 4️⃣ simple tips to reduce your chance of getting a UTI!
There’s so much more to pleasure than sex! 🥰🥰🥰 What’s bringing pleasure to your life this weekend?
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Your birth control journey is as unique as you are! Planned Parenthood offers birth control options that will work for your life, health, and goals. Find the method that’s right for you:
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On #WorldAIDSDay we remember those lost to AIDS & recognize the impact of the HIV epidemic, especially on Black & Brown LGBTQ+ communities. If you need STI testing, call us at 202-347-8512 to learn about free or discounted options.
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Say it again for the people in the back!!!
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We would also like to add:
Abortion is a Queer & Trans Justice issue.
Abortion is a Fat Justice issue.
Abortion is a Disability Justice issue. twitter.com/ANSIRH/status/…
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Teens need access to comprehensive repro care in order to keep themselves healthy. PPMW is glad to offer accessible, affordable, and confidential reproductive health care for teens who need it, no matter what. ❤️🩺
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In the months since SCOTUS overturned #RoeVWade, the decision's harm to #AdolescentHealth & well-being has become more clear.
@PolicyLabCHOP's Sarah Wood & I discuss this impact & what's needed to ensure young people's access to #ReproHealth care. policylab.chop.edu/blog/access-co
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