#pregnanc

#pregnanc

Pregnant people in New York may soon receive forty hours of paid leave during pregnancy under a new proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul.

The proposal aims to expand access to high-quality prenatal care and prevent maternal and infant deaths which primarily affect low-income and minority communities. [ more ]

During pregnancy, fetal cells can cross the placenta and enter the mother's body, where they can integrate into her organs and tissues.

These fetal cells can remain in the mother's body for many years, possibly for a lifetime, and have been found in various organs such as the heart, lungs, breast, colon, kidney, liver, and brain. [ more ]

Fentanyl exposure during pregnancy may cause harm to babies

This study should be viewed alongside its limitations [ more ]