Grace Emily Stark, assistant editor of Natural Womanhood, is a 2019 Robert Novak Journalism Fellow investigating the effects of birth control. Grace has a M.A. in Bioethics & Health Policy from Loyola University Chicago. When she isn't writing or chasing after her energetic toddler, Grace loves to relax by cooking, baking, and hosting barbecues with her husband where they live in San Diego, CA. You can read more of Grace's writing at graceemilystark.com.
Conflicting COVID-19 vaccine recommendations have highlighted a larger issue with women’s health.
To protect women and children, we have to let go of the illusion that surrogacy is anything other than a form of human trafficking.
Whether from miscarriage or abortion, many women feel disenfranchised grief
Maternal health continues to worsen in America. It could be because abortion and contraception take up all the oxygen in the women’s health conversation.
For me, a pandemic feels somewhat familiar
A new book explores the effects of contraceptives on the brain
The bare-bones essentials for any home cook
Let's not make moms doubt their babies’ needs
Navigating your body's signals while your body adjusts to its new normal
Getting married and having kids will not necessarily inconvenience or stifle a professional career.
The surprising benefits of eating produce during its peak season
A further excuse to keep your little one close.
"Perfect efficiency" may not exist when it comes to birth control.
The side effects, while downplayed, shouldn't be so easily cast aside.
You don't always have to accept these symptoms.
It may be affecting more than you think.
These side effects are causing women to sour on the pill
My favorite gift was the permission to grieve.
Yes, but it does come with some unique challenges.