Reproductive Equity Action Lab

Participate in a Focus Group on Reproductive Health Experiences in Iowa and Receive $60 Cash!

The Reproductive Health Experiences and Access (RHEA) research study is recruiting participants for 90-minute focus group discussions about getting reproductive health care in Iowa. The groups will meet in two places next week:
- Fort Dodge: Tuesday, November 4 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
- Downtown Des Moines: Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00 - 7:30pm

If you’re an 18–49-year-old woman, non-binary, or trans person assigned female at birth and are interested in signing up for the group, please contact the research team by calling/texting 202-643-2179 or emailing [email protected].

focus group happening tomorrow!

Introducing REAL Vocabulary — a new series from the Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL) where we break down key terms we use in our work every day. We’re here to define, demystify, and make this language accessible to everyone, across communities and across fields.

First up: Title X
This federal program funds birth control, STI testing, cancer screenings, and more—making reproductive care possible for millions, especially folks with low incomes or without insurance. It’s a pillar of reproductive health equity in the U.S.
But that access is under threat.

Check out Emmy Burroughs’ article for the Urban Institute on how the Trump administration’s freeze on Title X funds is already disrupting care across the country. Restricting Title X doesn’t just cut budgets—it cuts off care.
Linked in bio to read!

And check out new informative post by about Title X to learn more!



Read our new Policy Research Brief!

Our team is excited to share a brief we prepared in response to Governor Evers’ state budget proposal that included funding to eliminate the enforcement of Birth Cost Recovery in Wisconsin. We were able to lift the voices of impacted Black Wisconsin parents-sharing quotes from the interviews we conducted as part of our ongoing research on the project.
Read the brief for more details, but in this post, we summarize:
1) what the policy is
2) who the policy affects in WI
3) what the known impact of the policy is.

Title: The Future of Birth Cost Recovery in
Wisconsin

Authors: Klaira Lerma, MPH; Laura ET Swan, PhD, LCSW; Eva Strelitz-Block,
BA; Emma Romell, MS; Tiffany L Green, PhD

Please check out the full policy research brief in the link of bio!

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Have you or someone you supported experienced stillbirth or pregnancy loss between 20-42 weeks of pregnancy?

Share your story in a confidential virtual interview with a researcher at the University of Wisconsin. Please go to the link in our bio to learn more!

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¿Usted o alguien a quien apoyó le ha ocurrido una pérdida de embarazo entre las semanas 20 y 42 de embarazo?

Comparta su historia en una entrevista virtual confidencial con una investigadora de la Universidad de Wisconsin. ¡Vaya al enlace en nuestro bio para obtener más información!

Join Us for an Important Conversation on Reproductive Health!

How has the Dobbs decision changed access, quality, and equity in reproductive health care? Join leading experts as they explore the latest evidence and opportunities for action in AcademyHealth’s upcoming webinar.

We’re excited that Dr. Tiffany Green, director of the Reproductive Equity Action Lab (REAL), will be a featured speaker!

- Date: Tuesday, April 8
- Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET
- Register now—link in bio!

New Co-Authored Publication Alert!

A huge congratulations to REAL’s Dr. Tiffany Green, for the latest publication in WMJ (Wisconsin Medical Journal) Volume 123, Issue 6!

Title: Abortion Access and Birth-related Outcomes and Inequities: A Call to Dismantle Abortion Restrictions in Wisconsin to Improve Health and Well-being

Authors: Jenny Higgins, PhD; Jane W. Seymour, PhD; Tiffany Green, PhD

This commentary examines the impact of abortion restrictions on birth-related outcomes and inequities in Wisconsin. The authors highlight that abortion bans disproportionately harm marginalized populations, particularly Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income communities. Restricting access to abortion increases maternal morbidity and mortality, exacerbates mental health stressors, and limits reproductive autonomy. The commentary calls for dismantling Wisconsin’s abortion restrictions to improve birth equity and overall health outcomes. The authors emphasize that reproductive justice must include access to abortion as a fundamental component of maternal and child health policy​.

Read more in WMJ Vol. 123, Issue 6.

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Join Us for the Demography Seminar with Dr. Tiffany Green!
“Reproductive Health Access & Equity in the Post-Dobbs Era: Challenges and Opportunities in Survey Data Collection”

Date: Tuesday, January 28th
Time: 12:15-1:30 PM (Lunch served at 11:45 AM!)
Location: 8417 Sewell Social Sciences

Presented by:
Dr. Tiffany Green ()
Reproductive Equity Action Lab
Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology, UW-Madison

The Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision has reshaped the landscape of reproductive healthcare, creating significant challenges for access and equity. Dr. Green will discuss how the Reproductive Health Experiences and Access (RHEA) Survey seeks to address these challenges—especially for historically excluded and marginalized populations (such as Black, disabled, and non-cisgender people)—and provide critical insights into abortion and contraceptive care across the U.S.

This event is open to all! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in this crucial discussion and learn how innovative research is shaping the future of reproductive health equity.

Co-sponsored by:
Center for Demography and Ecology & Center for Demography of Health and Aging, UW-Madison

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And last… but definitely not least…meet the heart and brain of our team: the one and only Dr. Tiffany Green (she/her). () She is our director and founder! ⭐️

Swipe right to learn more about her work at REAL or check out our website’s Meet the Team to learn more about Dr. Green and the rest of our team members. Link in bio ✔️

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Meet an essential person on our team: Julia Thomas (she/her). She is our graduate research assistant!⭐️

Swipe right to learn more about her work at REAL or check out our website’s Meet the Team to learn more about Julia and the rest of our team members. Link in bio ✔️

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Meet an essential person on our team: Dr. Frania Mendoza Lua, MSW (she/her). She is our affiliated postdoctoral researcher! ⭐️

Swipe right to learn more about her work at REAL or check out our website’s Meet the Team to learn more about Frania and the rest of our team members. Link in bio ✔️

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Meet an important person on our team: Dr. Brittanni N. Wright (she/her). She is our affiliated postdoctoral researcher! ⭐️

Swipe right to learn more about her work at REAL or check out our website’s Meet the Team to learn more about Brittanni and the rest of our team members. Link in bio ✔️

Make sure to follow us to stay updated as we post a highlight for the rest of our special team!