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 Jul 27 Why this maternity home for teens in South Carolina is planning to expand Homes for pregnant girls may seem like a vestige of the past. But they still exist and, in light of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on abortion, may become more necessary. By Lauren Sausser, Kaiser Health News
Health Jun 21 This common virus can impact babies’ long-term health. Why aren’t more parents aware of it? Nearly one in three U.S. children will contract cytomegalovirus by age 5, but doctors often do not counsel patients on it or routinely screen newborns for it. By Candice Norwood, The 19th
Health May 13 Watch 8:23 Parents nationwide struggle with a critical baby formula shortage A baby formula shortage has become a major problem for parents around the U.S., one without quick solutions. About 40 percent of formula is out of stock nationwide due to supply chain disruptions, inflation and a recall by one of… By Ali Rogin, Karina Cuevas
Jan 14 Unvaccinated pregnant people are at higher risk for COVID complications, newborn deaths By Theresa Gaffney, STAT Almost all of the pregnant people in the Scottish study who needed critical care for COVID-19 — 102 out of 104 overall — were unvaccinated. There were over 450 total fetal and newborn deaths that coincided with COVID-19 — all… Continue reading
Mar 26 Pregnant workers have long fought for work accommodations. This year, they may finally get them By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th Democrats, Republicans and business groups are rallying around a bill to give pregnant workers better accommodations in the workplace. It’s likely to pass this year. Continue reading
Oct 01 Many pregnant people aren’t getting flu shots, but these bills could help By Shefali Luthra, The 19th Two bills shared first with The 19th are part of an effort to improve access to flu shots and other vaccines for viruses that are particularly damaging when pregnant. Continue reading