Feb 16 A new program ‘prescribes’ monthly payments for the first year of an infant’s life By Frances Kai-Hwa Wang Rx Kids, a new program in Flint, Michigan, "prescribes" monthly cash payments for the first year of an infant’s life. Continue reading
Jan 10 Program aims to provide cash for pregnant women and families with newborns in Flint, Michigan By Associated Press The program has no restrictions on income. The $1,500 can be used on food, prenatal care, rent, cribs or other needs. The $500 monthly stipend can be spent on formula, diapers or childcare. Continue reading
Dec 29 Watch 10:14 Research uncovers link between hormone and severe morning sickness during pregnancy By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas The extent to which women experience morning sickness can vary, and those with extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy often face stigma when trying to receive care. While the condition is notoriously understudied, new research is giving hope for better… Continue watching
Oct 31 Watch 6:08 Alabama jail accused of mistreating pregnant detainees, putting unborn children at risk By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris A new federal civil rights lawsuit is raising concerns about the treatment of pregnant detainees at an Alabama jail and the potential harm to their unborn children whom the law claims to protect. Stephanie Sy reports. Continue watching
Oct 25 Survey finds that abortions in the U.S. rose slightly overall after new restrictions started in some states By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The report found that the numbers fell to nearly zero in states with bans on abortion at all stages of pregnancy. But it found the numbers surged elsewhere, particularly in the states near those with bans. Continue reading
Sep 10 Extreme heat exposure during pregnancy can raise risk of severe delivery complications, new study finds By Jessica Kutz, The 19th A new study found significant associations between both long- and short-term exposure to environmental heat during a pregnancy and severe maternal morbidity. Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 6:31 The FDA just approved a pill for postpartum depression. Here’s what that means By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz 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… Continue watching
Aug 04 Judge rules Texas abortion ban is too restrictive in cases of pregnancy complications By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press A Texas judge ruled Friday the state’s abortion ban has proven too restrictive for people with serious pregnancy complications and must allow exceptions without doctors fearing the threat of criminal charges. Continue reading
Jul 19 Maine Gov. Mills expands access to abortion later in pregnancy By David Sharp, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law Wednesday that allows abortions at any time if deemed medically necessary by a doctor. The law goes into effect 90 days after the state Legislature's session ends in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Jul 03 U.S. maternal deaths more than doubled over 20 years. Here’s who fared the worst By Laura Ungar, Associated Press A new study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers. Continue reading