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Health Sep 10

Extreme heat exposure during pregnancy can raise risk of severe delivery complications, new study finds

By Jessica Kutz, The 19th

Nation Jul 03

Pregnant worker woman in concrete factory looking note, looking at the work planning plan. Preparing labor
New workplace accommodations for pregnant people are now in effect. Here’s what they cover

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which is now in effect, requires employers provide accommodations to pregnant workers for everything from pregnancy through the postpartum period, including time off to recover.

By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Health Feb 13

A woman in 9th months of pregnancy at living room.
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What’s behind a sharp rise in deaths among pregnant women and new mothers?

A recent study found a disturbing rise in deaths among pregnant women and new mothers during the pandemic, and not just because of complications from pregnancy and childbirth. Native American women faced the greatest risk as they were three-and-a-half times…

By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas

Health Oct 19

A photo with the focus on the unrecognizable pregnant woman in the foreground as the unrecognizable doctor shows her an ultrasound on a digital tablet in the background.
COVID-19 linked to increase in U.S. pregnancy-related deaths

COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

Health Jul 14

a Young pregnant woman is supported by her Doula before a caesarean section.
Giving birth costs nearly $3,000 with insurance, new study says

That may be the smallest of the costs associated with birth, experts said.

By Shefali Luthra, The 19th

May 06

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News Wrap: April jobs report shows hiring still strong despite inflation

In our news wrap Friday, April's jobs report shows the U.S. gained 428,000 net jobs despite inflation, supply shortages and rising interest rates. Also, Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will be allowed to seek reelection, the Irish nationalist party Sinn…

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Mar 16

Pregnant Californians’ access to doula care delayed as state and professionals spar over payment

By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News

California was supposed to start paying doulas this year to help Medicaid enrollees have healthy pregnancies. But the benefit has been delayed because doulas feel lowballed by the state’s proposed payment rate.

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May 26

For many pregnant trans people, competent medical care is hard to find

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Transgender men and nonbinary people who are pregnant or trying to conceive are more likely than not to face a reproductive health system that fails to provide them with quality care.

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Apr 06

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What’s it like to be pregnant amid a pandemic? New and prospective mothers share stories

By Amna Nawaz, Jaywon Choe, Rhana Natour

Across the U.S., expectant parents and those who have recently given birth are confronting an unanticipated layer of stress due to coronavirus. Health care providers have had to rethink how best to offer prenatal care at a time people are…

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Mar 29

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Giving birth in the epicenter of the pandemic

By Karla Murthy

Thousands of women in the U.S. have given birth over the last month, many in the very hospitals where medical professionals have been preparing for an onslaught of patients stricken with COVID-19. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Karla Murthy spoke with…

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