Racism underlies disparities in maternal mortality in Americas -UN report
By Nancy Lapid High rates of pregnancy-related deaths among women of African descent in North and South America
2023-07-12 12:22
US maternal deaths doubled in last 20 years, study finds
American Indian and Alaska Native women see the greatest increase, new research finds.
2023-07-04 06:16
U.S. maternal mortality more than doubled since 1999, most deaths among Black women - study
By Nancy Lapid The number of U.S. women who died within a year after pregnancy more than doubled
2023-07-04 00:17
Kourtney Kardashian says she's 'overwhelmed with gratitude' following epic pregnancy announcement
Kourtney Kardashian and Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker have a lot to be grateful for.
2023-06-19 04:16
Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone
Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire.
2023-06-04 07:29
Marijuana harms babies in first trimester of pregnancy, study finds
Even marijuana use in early pregnancy can significantly harm a developing fetus, a new study found, putting children at risk for developmental delays, higher rates of ADHD and learning disabilities, and higher rates of emotional problems.
2023-05-16 12:26
Antidepressants and pregnancy may be a more nuanced conversation than you think
Many people want the healthiest pregnancy possible for their baby — and often they think that means doing it with as little medication as possible. But when it comes to antidepressants there may be more to consider, experts say.
2023-05-16 04:22