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Fast Company
2 days ago
Medicine

The silent epidemic within the maternal health crisis

Breana Williams' traumatic pregnancy experience underscores the maternal health crisis in the U.S., where severe complications like preeclampsia are alarmingly common. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Increased awareness and detection of maternal high blood pressure is crucial to reducing stroke and mortality risks during pregnancy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes far earlier, study suggests

Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes earlier, before 14 weeks, to prevent complications during and after pregnancy. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
Medicine

You Know A Lot Less About the Placenta Than You Think

Understanding the placenta's role in pregnancy complications like stillbirth is crucial for improving maternal and infant health outcomes. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 days ago
Medicine

The silent epidemic within the maternal health crisis

Breana Williams' traumatic pregnancy experience underscores the maternal health crisis in the U.S., where severe complications like preeclampsia are alarmingly common. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

Deadly high blood pressure during pregnancy is on the rise

Increased awareness and detection of maternal high blood pressure is crucial to reducing stroke and mortality risks during pregnancy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes far earlier, study suggests

Pregnant women should be tested for diabetes earlier, before 14 weeks, to prevent complications during and after pregnancy. [ more ]
Inverse
3 months ago
Medicine

You Know A Lot Less About the Placenta Than You Think

Understanding the placenta's role in pregnancy complications like stillbirth is crucial for improving maternal and infant health outcomes. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago
Medicine

Her life was at risk. She needed an abortion. Insurance refused to pay

New abortion laws complicate healthcare access during pregnancy, particularly in cases of miscarriage. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Men have a biological clock too. Here's what's more likely when dads are over 50

Men's fertility declines with age, impacting pregnancy outcomes.
Older fathers face significant risks including preterm birth and low birth weight. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

DNC to Feature Women With Distressing Post-Roe Abortion Stories Monday Night

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has severely impacted pregnant individuals' health care options across the U.S. [ more ]
Business Insider
1 month ago
Music

Naomi Osaka says she doesn't want many more kids because giving birth was 'traumatic'

Naomi Osaka does not plan to have many more children due to her traumatic childbirth experience. [ more ]
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Fortune Well
1 month ago
Medicine

Pregnant women are being left to bleed or miscarry in public restrooms because doctors are too scared to treat them, lawsuit claims

Women experiencing medical emergencies related to pregnancy are being turned away or negligently treated in some hospitals, violating federal regulations and putting their lives at risk. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

She Needed an Emergency Abortion. Doctors in Idaho Put Her on a Plane.

Access to emergency medical care, including abortions, can be restricted in states with bans, highlighting the complexities and challenges pregnant women face in such situations. [ more ]
Fortune Well
1 month ago
Medicine

Pregnant women are being left to bleed or miscarry in public restrooms because doctors are too scared to treat them, lawsuit claims

Women experiencing medical emergencies related to pregnancy are being turned away or negligently treated in some hospitals, violating federal regulations and putting their lives at risk. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
US news

She Needed an Emergency Abortion. Doctors in Idaho Put Her on a Plane.

Access to emergency medical care, including abortions, can be restricted in states with bans, highlighting the complexities and challenges pregnant women face in such situations. [ more ]
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Truthout
1 month ago
Health

Despite Fed Rule, More Than 100 Pregnant People Denied Care by Hospitals and ERs Since 2022

Doctors face potential legal consequences due to vague exceptions in abortion laws. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Medicine

The Most Overlooked Organ in the Human Body

The placenta may be key to preventing stillbirths. [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Austin

Texas Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to State's Abortion Law Over Medical Exceptions

The Texas Supreme Court upheld a restrictive abortion ban despite concerns over clarity and exceptions for pregnancy complications. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Heatwaves increase risk of early births and poorer health in babies, study finds

Heatwaves increase preterm births, impacting baby's health; vulnerable groups like Black, Hispanic, lower-income more affected; climate crisis intensifies extreme heat. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Medicine

Aspirin Can Prevent a Deadly Pregnancy Complication. Why Aren't Women Told?

Daily low-dose aspirin can benefit pregnant women at risk of pre-eclampsia, reducing complications and maternal mortality rates. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Health

Children Born to Mothers With Pregnancy Complications Face Higher Heart Risks

Women with pregnancy complications like high blood pressure or diabetes are more likely to have children with health conditions like obesity and high blood pressure.
The study supports the fetal origins of adult disease hypothesis, suggesting that many chronic conditions may have roots in fetal adaptations to the uterine environment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

They have no options': Texas court dims hope of timely abortion care for high-risk patients

Texas's severe abortion bans can lead to traumatic situations for pregnant individuals with high-risk pregnancies. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
3 months ago
Health

After US Supreme Court decision, Florida issues more rules around emergency abortion care

Florida issued new rules clarifying emergency abortion care after a Supreme Court decision, ensuring medical providers know how to respond to pregnant women in peril. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Health

Why providers say abortion ban exceptions continue to cause confusion

Florida's recent abortion law has created confusion and fear among doctors, potentially leading to fewer medical interventions for pregnant individuals in need. [ more ]
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