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 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 Watch 5:14 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 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 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 Watch 3:24 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:24 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… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 2:39 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… Continue watching