The Labora Collective publishes work grounded in reproductive health, justice, and accountability. We welcome contributions from people with lived experience, professional expertise, and a commitment to clarity, rigor, and care.
Contributing to Labora is a form of public scholarship and collective responsibility. We do not pay contributors.
Email us at laboracollective@diosara.com to discuss your submission idea.
Who We're Looking For
We welcome submissions from people who:
- Have lived experience with reproductive health, pregnancy, or healthcare navigation
- Work in clinical practice, policy, law, or community health
- Research or document healthcare disparities and systemic failures
- Build tools, services, or organizations for underserved communities
- Can write clearly about complex topics without losing rigor or empathy
What We Publish
- Clinical explainers and patient education pieces
- Personal essays grounded in systemic analysis
- Policy analysis with clinical implications
- Case studies and investigative reporting
- Professional guidance for birthworkers and advocates
Submission Standards
All clinical claims must be evidence-based. We fact-check everything.
Write for intelligent non-specialists. Avoid jargon without explanation.
Center the people most affected. Avoid exploitation of stories.
Name systems, not just individuals. Provide evidence, not opinion.
Ready to contribute? Email laboracollective@diosara.com with your pitch. Read our community guidelines →