Colleen de Bellefonds

Freelance science journalist & American in Paris

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Despite Trump's Feb 2025 executive order expanding IVF access, reproductive medicine could be more at risk than ever, thanks to personhood laws, "ethical IVF," and MAHA-backed restorative reproductive health. My latest for @Cosmopolitan: https://t.co/sjYVI2GUbn

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Social media isn't necessarily getting this right. My latest on hormone balancing for @Cosmopolitan! https://t.co/EFB21fotJ7

[betsy ladyzhets 📊 @betsyladyzhets]

Today @thesicktimes: some people with ME also have a rare, debilitating condition called cranio-cervical instability. @ColleenCNYC explains how a surgery to address CCI can help alleviate symptoms for some. https://t.co/FdunZgVMtd

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

@CK65375 Hi @CK65375 -- I'm so sorry to hear what you've been through. It sounds horrific. I'm a journalist working on a story about CCI and CCF surgery for @thesicktimes. Would you be open to talking/emailing?

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Too often, people with post-Lyme symptoms are getting left behind by the health care system. One of the unexpected effects of COVID-19 has been a new breath of life for research around Lyme.

Thrilled to share my latest for @iamwellandgood! https://t.co/7utSIkuE4w

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Did you not know you were pregnant until after 20 weeks...or just before you gave birth? Please reply or DM me! I'm working on an article for PopSugar on #crypticpregnancy

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Long COVID effects twice as many women as men and has been linked to endometriosis. Similarly to many autoimmune conditions, people notice symptoms tend to worsen around their periods. I wrote about long COVID-sex link for Well+Good: https://t.co/dwv2olj3Nu

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

I investigated the baby helmet trend for Popsugar. They are cute--and harmless. But, unsurprisingly, helmet companies have a vested interest in selling their product: https://t.co/XqXkVztyY4

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

I'm a journalist working on a story about CCI/connective tissue damage/spinal pathologies and am looking to talk to #LongCOVID patients/advocates, @ElianaUku @ar_pnw please contact me if interested! [email protected]

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

I'm working on a story for POPSUGAR about plagiocephaly (baby) helmets and need your help!

I'd love to hear from you if you (or a friend) grappled with the decision to get a helmet, or went one way or the other & have thoughts, or if you're a pediatrician with an opinion. TY!

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

I’m working on a story for The Bump about advanced maternal age (pregnancy at 35+ yrs old). I’m looking to talk to a couple of people by Thursday for tips about getting/being pregnant at 35+ (esp if you had any complications to manage). Pls dm me if interested, tx!

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

My first for @rareparenting, on the challenges of caregiving. The parents of children with disabilities, especially rare diseases, are truly courageous--and they deserve more support: https://t.co/3W3zEFN8G8

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

The effect is a bit like putting a glass vase back into the kiln, which makes it pliable and easy to reshape. Of course you can make the vase more functional and beautiful, but you might also turn it into a mess. Love this analogy by @raf_ideas https://t.co/THfalVQoxZ

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

“Menopausal women have been underserved…’It suggests that we have a high cultural tolerance for women’s suffering. It’s not regarded as important.’”

Excellent reporting on an under-discussed but important topic by ⁦⁦@susandominus⁩ https://t.co/HHRxS1EVQq

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Proud to share my latest for @SELFmagazine: https://t.co/eXUc7yrEoH Thanks so much to my amazing sources: @HeyJaneHealth @carafem @ifwhenhow @Plancpills @EmaaProject @GreerDonley

[John Christensen @JohnnyC1423]

I made a tool to compare Webb's new images to Hubble! https://t.co/1JqTxabgGC
#JamesWebbSpaceTelescope

[Emily Samsel @emilysamsel]

Not sure if a politician is climate-friendly in your state? @LCVoters keeps environmental scorecards for all members of Congress: https://t.co/1YRTLkrFIj

@ColleenCNYC for @SELFmagazine:
https://t.co/CssFgS1OyD

[Paris Paname🌞 @ParisAMDParis]

Manifestation pour le droit à l'avortement libre et gratuit.
1979 Paris

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

@NickBaumann I’m a journalist with US News, SELF and others. I emailed you a pitch about medication abortion that would be an important follow-up to The Atlantic’s story on the future of abortion. Please lmk if interested

[Colleen de Bellefonds @ColleenCNYC]

Excited about my latest for SELF! https://t.co/ZyeOwuGZKU Thanks @AmeshAA @CharlesnikaNU and all the other amazing public health experts who helped for the insights!