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Hochul Launches Campaign for Nation's First Paid Prenatal Leave Policy

New York's paid prenatal leave policy allows private employees to take paid leave for pregnancy-related medical appointments, effective from January 1, 2025.

New York employers must now offer paid medical leave of at least 20 hours for prenatal care during pregnancy

New York mandates 20 hours of paid prenatal leave, becoming the first state in the U.S. to implement such a law.

Expecting in NY? New prenatal leave benefits take effect with the new year.

New York's new law provides 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal appointments, ensuring pregnant workers don't sacrifice income for healthcare.

Hochul Launches Campaign for Nation's First Paid Prenatal Leave Policy

New York's paid prenatal leave policy allows private employees to take paid leave for pregnancy-related medical appointments, effective from January 1, 2025.

New York employers must now offer paid medical leave of at least 20 hours for prenatal care during pregnancy

New York mandates 20 hours of paid prenatal leave, becoming the first state in the U.S. to implement such a law.

Expecting in NY? New prenatal leave benefits take effect with the new year.

New York's new law provides 20 hours of paid leave for prenatal appointments, ensuring pregnant workers don't sacrifice income for healthcare.
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Shedding light on alcohol's long shadow - Harvard Gazette

Anna Shchetinina's experience propelled her to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, emphasizing its prevention and the lifelong impact of prenatal alcohol exposure.

Women Can Now Order a Blood Test to Predict Preterm Birth

The PreTRM blood test offers critical insights for predicting premature births, empowering both patients and physicians in prenatal care decisions.
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Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis

Maternal health in the U.S. is in a state of emergency, especially among Black women, highlighting the need for systemic change.

Surrogates face higher risk of pregnancy complications, study finds

Surrogates face higher health risks than biological mothers, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and stricter regulations in surrogate pregnancies.

New York just made it easier for moms to access doula services and doctors appointments. Here's how.

NY state expands maternal health support with Medicaid-covered doula services, paid prenatal time off, and a new maternal health center.

Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis

Maternal health in the U.S. is in a state of emergency, especially among Black women, highlighting the need for systemic change.

Surrogates face higher risk of pregnancy complications, study finds

Surrogates face higher health risks than biological mothers, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and stricter regulations in surrogate pregnancies.

New York just made it easier for moms to access doula services and doctors appointments. Here's how.

NY state expands maternal health support with Medicaid-covered doula services, paid prenatal time off, and a new maternal health center.
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I had my first baby in Switzerland and the second after moving home to Chicago. Giving birth in the US left much to be desired.

US maternal care lacking compared to Switzerland; system described as broken, challenging for first-time mothers.

The Trauma of Giving Birth in Gaza

Limited access to prenatal care is a major concern for maternal care in Gaza.
Pregnant women in Gaza are experiencing a lack of access to essential healthcare services.

I had my first baby in Switzerland and the second after moving home to Chicago. Giving birth in the US left much to be desired.

US maternal care lacking compared to Switzerland; system described as broken, challenging for first-time mothers.

The Trauma of Giving Birth in Gaza

Limited access to prenatal care is a major concern for maternal care in Gaza.
Pregnant women in Gaza are experiencing a lack of access to essential healthcare services.
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Did You Have Syphilis When You Were Pregnant? We Want to Hear From You.

Congenital syphilis cases in the US are increasing, with severe implications for infants. Timely testing and treatment can prevent adverse outcomes.

Pregnant at 35: The start of "advanced maternal age" shouldn't be feared

35-year-olds show better prenatal outcomes than slightly younger individuals.
New ACOG guidelines recommend considering pregnancy risks in five-year age groups instead of one big advanced maternal age group.

Louisiana's strict abortion ban threatening women's healthcare in US state

Louisiana's abortion ban leading to denial of women's reproductive health care
Negative impact on prenatal care due to the abortion ban
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