Health Sep 17 Research doesn’t show using Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism. Here are 5 things to know By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact
Health Aug 05 Watch 7:50 Overwhelmed and stressed: Mothers open up about worrying decline in mental health The U.S. fertility rate hit another record low last year, with families having fewer children and a growing number of women opting out of motherhood altogether. A new large-scale study might offer some clarity. It shows U.S. mothers have seen… By Stephanie Sy, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran
Health Nov 30 Watch 5:30 Why Black women are more likely to get unnecessary C-sections, risking complications Cesarean sections to deliver babies are among the most common surgical procedures in U.S. hospitals. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found that Black women are almost 25 percent more likely than white women to have… By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz
Health May 20 U.S. pediatricians say HIV-positive mothers treated for symptoms can breastfeed, reversing long-held guidance A top U.S. pediatricians’ group says people with HIV can breastfeed as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS. By JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Aug 05 Watch 6:31 The FDA just approved a pill for postpartum depression. Here’s what that means Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth, affecting about a half million Americans each year. It’s among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Now, the FDA has approved the first pill for treating postpartum depression. Patricia… By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz
May 27 Watch 6:06 What the U.S. is doing to address its deepening maternal mortality crisis By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young The U.S. maternal mortality rate continues to steadily increase, with 2021 being one of the worst years on record. According to the Centers for Disease Control, mental health conditions are among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Carole Johnson, head… Continue watching
Oct 15 Watch 6:23 Why the problem of maternity care deserts is getting worse The number of deaths due to pregnancy-related causes is on the rise, according to a new report from the March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization focused on maternal and infant care. The report found that as outcomes get worse, so… Continue watching
Aug 30 In St. Louis, doulas push for better reproductive health care — especially for Black patients By Gabrielle Hays A doula’s work covers not only when a person is pregnant but also the postpartum period. It is a time health professionals say is crucial but the healthcare system does not often care for people long after they give birth. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Vice President Harris delivers remarks on efforts to improve maternal health By News Desk During the visit, Harris highlighted the good work health professionals do while addressing the systemic inequalities many minority women face when going through childbirth. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Vice president leads full meeting of Cabinet for maternal health By News Desk Vice President Kamala Harris led a meeting of the full cabinet of President Joe Biden on Wednesday to discuss the issue of maternal health. Continue reading