Hochul Launches Campaign for Nation's First Paid Prenatal Leave PolicyNew 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 pregnancyNew 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 PolicyNew 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 pregnancyNew 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.
Shedding light on alcohol's long shadow - Harvard GazetteAnna 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 BirthThe PreTRM blood test offers critical insights for predicting premature births, empowering both patients and physicians in prenatal care decisions.
Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisisMaternal 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 findsSurrogates 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 crisisMaternal 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 findsSurrogates 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.
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.
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 feared35-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.