| Babies born to mothers who received no prenatal care are 3 times more likely to be born at low birth weight, and 5 times more likely to die, than those whose mothers received prenatal care. |
| Advancing women's health by creating an environment in which the public and elected officials confidently support women's health policy. |
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| Women's Health Policy in Wisconsin | | Women's Health Policy includes policies that affect women's access to care, focusing on private insurance, Medicaid, and reproductive health measures.
During the 2005-2006 session, the Wisconsin Legislature considered 22 bills that specifically sought to restrict access to women’s health care, including birth control and prenatal care. These measures made headway despite strong public opinion opposing such limitations.
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