Lawmakers vow to improve care for pregnant women in jails
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., introduced similar legislation alongside Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., in February that would require states to report...
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Sociodemographic Factors Linked to PFAS in Pregnant Women
In a groundbreaking study released in late 2025, researchers have mapped the complex landscape of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
Risks mount for pregnant women in Ukraine
The incident comes amid alarming new data from the UN’s reproductive health agency (UNFPA), showing a sharp rise in the...
COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces risk to pregnant women and baby
New UBC research provides critical data for pregnant women, care providers and policymakers. Pregnant people who received a COVID-19 vaccine...
Greater Coordination, Integration Necessary for Pregnant Women With Epilepsy
An integrated and coordinated approach consisting of proper guidance from certified providers is needed to improve the reproductive health of...
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...
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...
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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