A general view of the New York City Hall building located at City Hall Park in New York, NY as seen on July 10, 2025. Christopher Sadowski

As it passes legislation about pregnancy, postpartum health and lactation, the City Council is doing its best to avoid using the alarming word “woman.”

“I remain committed to ensuring that every birthing person, regardless of race, income, or ZIP code, has access to the quality care and support they deserve before, during, and after pregnancy,” says Councilwoman Farah Louis .

Don’t use the w-word!

Nor the term “m-ther,” which excludes . . . other genders who give birth?

Speaker Adrienne Adams likewise sponsors a resolution urging Albany to “ mandate that Medicaid automatically authorize the coverage of validated blood pressure cuffs and moni

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