#prenatal-care

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fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

I'm pregnant but my doctor won't see me before 9 weeks. Why not? Is it OK to wait?

First of all, congratulations! And don't worry. It's normal to want to see a doctor right away when you see those two side-by-side lines on a positive pregnancy test. But it's also pretty typical to have trouble getting an appointment to confirm you're pregnant. A physician friend of mine also recently went through this. Even with insider connections at her hospital, she couldn't see a doctor for another month.
Medicine
Public health
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Pregnant women on Rikers Island receive doula support through Brooklyn partnership

A Brooklyn nonprofit provides doula care and support to pregnant women incarcerated on Rikers Island, offering prenatal education, emotional support, and dignity during pregnancy.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's war on Tylenol is also very much a war on women | Arwa Mahdawi

Donald Trump publicly advised pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen (Tylenol), claiming a link to autism despite no evidence and drawing medical expert criticism.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Loss of a baby 'rarely discussed' and Ireland lags behind other countries in prevention, obstetrician warns

Ireland lacks consistent recording, specialised services, and preventive public health measures for pregnancy and infant loss, contributing to preventable baby deaths.
Women
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | August Is Not Women's History Month | amNewYork

New York guarantees women paid prenatal care leave starting in 2025, underlining evolving rights in employee healthcare.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 months ago

A Tennessee Doctor Refused to Give a Woman Prenatal Care Because She's Unmarried, She Tells Town Hall

Tennessee's conscience law enables healthcare providers to deny care based on personal beliefs, impacting patients seeking necessary medical services.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

Bay Area hospital's lullaby program improving birthing outcomes, bonding moms and babies

The Lullaby Project empowers expectant mothers to create personalized lullabies, fostering maternal bonds and healthier pregnancies.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
7 months ago

Researchers ID genetic disorders that can be treated before birth - Harvard Gazette

Timely detection of genetic disorders during pregnancy can significantly enhance treatment options and outcomes for fetuses.
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