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Two newborns died on Skid Row. Officials want to prevent it from happening again

Los Angeles County is increasing services for homeless pregnant women following two newborn deaths on Skid Row.
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NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

The NHS is introducing an RSV vaccine for pregnant women and older adults to reduce serious illness and hospital admissions this winter.

Jabs for women to protect newborns from virus

RSV vaccinations for pregnant women are now available in east London, providing significant protection for newborns against a common breathing virus.

NHS starts vaccinating pregnant women and older people for RSV- who is eligible?

The NHS is introducing an RSV vaccine for pregnant women and older adults to reduce serious illness and hospital admissions this winter.

Jabs for women to protect newborns from virus

RSV vaccinations for pregnant women are now available in east London, providing significant protection for newborns against a common breathing virus.
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States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns

States aim to better support treatment for pregnant women with substance use disorder and address racial disparities in drug testing and reporting.

Pregnant women less likely to be sent to prison under new guidelines

Pregnant women less likely to be sent to prison under new guidelines
Impact of custody can be harmful for offenders and children

States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns

States aim to better support treatment for pregnant women with substance use disorder and address racial disparities in drug testing and reporting.

Pregnant women less likely to be sent to prison under new guidelines

Pregnant women less likely to be sent to prison under new guidelines
Impact of custody can be harmful for offenders and children
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What to know about 'sloth fever' as U.S., Europe warn of imported cases

Oropouche virus cases are rising in Florida and New York with potential implications for pregnant women, lacking available treatments or vaccines.

Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds

Extreme heat doubles stillbirth/miscarriage risk for pregnant workers
Specific health advice needed for pregnant women globally

What to know about 'sloth fever' as U.S., Europe warn of imported cases

Oropouche virus cases are rising in Florida and New York with potential implications for pregnant women, lacking available treatments or vaccines.

Extreme heat at work can double stillbirth risk, India study finds

Extreme heat doubles stillbirth/miscarriage risk for pregnant workers
Specific health advice needed for pregnant women globally
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There's an Insidious Legal Movement to Make Pregnant Women Second-Class Citizens

Pregnant women are being targeted for restrictions on their rights, such as traveling for abortions, by anti-abortion legislation.

Whooping cough will kill more babies unless UK vaccination rates rise, says expert

Pregnant women vaccination rates impacting newborns' health

These 4 states don't allow pregnant women to get a divorce

Pregnant women in abusive marriages face challenges divorcing in certain states, highlighting the lack of control they have over their lives.

Pregnancy care was always lacking in jails. It could get worse

Limited oversight for reproductive care in the criminal justice system
Incarcerated people's right to healthcare not adequately addressed by federal standards

Pregnant women in Indiana show fourfold increase in toxic weedkiller in urine study

Pregnant women in Indiana are showing increased levels of a toxic weedkiller in their urine, coinciding with an increase in the use of the chemical in agriculture.
The study found that 70% of pregnant women tested had the herbicide dicamba in their urine, up from 28% in a previous study from 2010-12. Concentrations of the chemical also increased more than fourfold.

Some Pregnant Women and Infants Received the Wrong R.S.V. Shots

Mistaken administration of the wrong R.S.V. vaccine has occurred in at least 128 pregnant women and 25 young children.
Arexvy vaccine, not approved for pregnant women or young children, was mistakenly given to pregnant women and children under 2, raising concerns about potential harm.

Miscarriages in Gaza Have Increased 300% Under Israeli Bombing

Pregnant women in Gaza are facing dangerous conditions due to the ongoing conflict and blockade.
Healthcare workers report a 300% increase in miscarriages in Gaza since Israel's attacks began.
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