Mar 31 Court rules that government can't block immigrant teens from abortion By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press A federal court in Washington has told the Trump administration that the government can’t interfere with the ability of pregnant immigrant teens being held in federal custody to obtain abortions. Continue reading
Feb 03 State legislatures see flurry of activity on abortion bills By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Republican-controlled states have passed hundreds of bills since 2011 restricting access to abortion while Democratic-led states have taken steps in the other direction. Continue reading
Oct 11 Why some doctors are questioning Trump's new birth control rules By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The Trump administration's new birth control rule is raising questions among some doctors and researchers, who say it overlooks known benefits of contraception while selectively citing data that raise doubts about effectiveness and safety. Continue reading
Sep 10 Column: Why can't more American women access medications for preterm birth? By Jodi Frances Abbott, The Conversation There are two medications that prevent preterm birth, the most common cause of perinatal death in the U.S. Poor black women aren’t getting either. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 8:39 Why are more American women dying after childbirth? By PBS News Hour Doctors and nurses have worked hard to reduce the U.S. infant mortality rate, and yet there’s been a rise in maternal mortality in recent decades, a trend that is less understood. Judy Woodruff sits down with Renee Montagne of NPR… Continue watching
Jul 01 Freeze-dried placenta pills likely caused this newborn's dangerous bacterial infection By Catherine Caruso, STAT A case report describes a baby born in 2016 who suffered repeat strep infections — which were then traced back to the placenta pills taken by mother. Continue reading
Jun 14 How this mother keeps hope alive after Zika virus By JoNel Aleccia, Kaiser Health News Aryanna, who was born in late January, and the other infants are now at the center of efforts by U.S. officials to monitor the lasting effects of the devastating outbreak, even as another dangerous mosquito season begins. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 8:12 The simple acts of care that could help premature babies develop By William Brangham, Jason Kane Continue watching
Dec 31 Zika threat isn't over, CDC director warns pregnant women thinking about beach vacations By Helen Branswell, STAT CDC Director Tom Frieden said he is worried that people may think the worst of Zika is over and that they can let down their guard. Continue reading
Dec 14 4 in 10 babies born after Zika infection may have brain defects, researchers say By Helen Branswell, STAT The toll that Zika virus takes on pregnancies appears to be even higher than was previously estimated. Continue reading