Naomi Abraham, Author at Women's eNews

Hospital Maternity Wards Are Closing Across U.S.

By Naomi Abraham ● Health & Science ● January 20, 2011

More women of child-rearing age are uninsured and dependent on medical assistance. That is tightening the financial noose around hospital maternity care and causing longer waits and travel time for pregnant women.

Canada Faces Growing Loss of Maternity Wards

By Naomi Abraham ● Health & Science ● December 20, 2010

As Canada’s population rises, the doctors needed to assist the birth of new citizens are becoming increasingly scarce. In two years 10,000 women in Ontario may have to do without an ob-gyn.

New York Nannies Prepare for Historic Job Protections

By Naomi Abraham ● Employment ● October 26, 2010

Historic job protections begin next month for domestic workers in New York. Overtime, paid leave and anti-discrimination provisions are part of a package that could start setting new standards for what some call the most vulnerable job market in every part of the world.

U.S. Health Bills Show C-Sections Cut Two Ways

By Naomi Abraham ● Health & Science ● October 6, 2010

The Global MOMS Act seeks to make C-sections more available to women in the developing world. Another maternal health bill–this one focused on the U.S.–flags the procedure as dangerous when it becomes routine.

Black Women Say Rice’s Africa Trip Overdue

By Naomi Abraham ● Uncategorized ● July 22, 2005

Many black women see Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as a mix of pros and cons. While praising the new trail she blazes for black women, many pick apart her politics. Item: Rice’s Africa trip this week, which was dubbed overdue and too short.

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Naomi Abraham's Latest Articles

Hospital Maternity Wards Are Closing Across U.S.

Canada Faces Growing Loss of Maternity Wards

New York Nannies Prepare for Historic Job Protections

U.S. Health Bills Show C-Sections Cut Two Ways

Black Women Say Rice’s Africa Trip Overdue