Could doulas improve maternal health outcomes in the U.S.?
As policymakers, health care providers, and researchers continue to explore ways to address the maternal health crisis in the United...
health of pregnant women
N.J. study shows racial disparities in C-section deliveries
The data showed that Black mothers were 25% more likely to have an unscheduled C-section compared to white mothers overall,...
Socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may play a large role in future heart health
Research Highlights: The socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may affect their cardiovascular health up to seven...
Folic acid to be added to flour to help stop birth defects
Folic acid is to be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour in the UK to help prevent birth defects. Adding folic...
Women suing over Idaho abortion ban say they felt like “medical refugees”
Four women suing over Idaho's strict abortion ban told a judge Tuesday how excitement over their pregnancies turned to grief...
Medicine and Pregnancy | FDA
Image On this page: Are you pregnant and taking medicines? You are not alone. There are about 6 million pregnancies...
Doctors fear Texas’ strict abortion laws put pregnant women in danger | 60 Minutes
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, 20 states banned or severely restricted abortion. Six states voted...
Public Health Brief Urges Court to Preserve EMTALA’s Protections for Pregnant Women | Milken Institute School of Public Health
WASHINGTON (Oct. 29, 2024) — Last June, the Supreme Court dismissed a case that would have determined whether emergency abortion...
Nearly 6% of pregnant women report marijuana use
Study highlights need for education around effects, risks of marijuana use A new study from the University of Georgia College...
