For some pregnant women, getting the health care they need, from prenatal care to breastfeeding support, can be a challenge. Some women have even been charged with crimes for their actions while pregnant.

No pregnant woman should have to choose between her health and her family’s economic security — but that’s exactly the choice some are forced to make. Pregnant women deserve fair treatment on the job.

For teen moms, parenthood isn’t the end of the road. It’s essential that pregnant and parenting students not only have equal access to education, but also receive support to help them succeed in school.