Experts issue warning on little-known danger to pregnant women: ‘Hugely understudied’
Record-breaking heat poses myriad health risks for the average person, but experts are emphasizing the additional problem it can pose...
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Pregnant Black women detail delayed care, maternal health gaps
Two pregnant Black women nearly 1,000 miles apart were ready to do what many do every day: welcome new bundles...
Clearer guidance needed for low- and no-alcohol drinks in pregnancy
A new UK study reveals that alcohol-free and low-alcohol drinks are now a go-to choice for pregnant women seeking safer...
Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health: Current Status and Key Issues
Summary Stark racial disparities in maternal and infant health in the U.S. have persisted for decades despite continued advancements in...
Advocates say Oregon can do more to help moms with addiction
Every year, a group of Oregon health care professionals gathers for a grim exercise — reviewing every case in which...
Pregnant women in Gaza face catastrophic scenarios
A premature baby receives care in an incubator at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, 29 September. Omar Ashtawy APA...
More pregnant women turning to low-alcohol drinks, study reveals
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Pregnancy complication may increase risk of autism in children
Move Over, Tylenol. New research suggests that a common — but often overlooked — pregnancy complication may increase your chances...
This Video of a Texas Woman in Labor Went Viral
UPDATE, Nov. 19, 2025: State legislators are planning their own investigation of a viral video showing a Texas Black mother...
