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Pregnant woman feeling bad for summer heat

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

Pregnant worker woman in concrete factory looking note, looking at the work planning plan. Preparing labor
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

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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

Mother holding newborn baby in arms. Photo by Getty Images.
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

Empty shelves show a shortage of baby formula in San Antonio
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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…

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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.

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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.

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