Health Aug 20 Women rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Health Aug 06 Watch 7:36 What is postpartum psychosis? The condition at the center of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial The murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has brought attention to a rare but severe mental health condition. Clancy killed her three children and attempted suicide in 2023. Her defense says she was experiencing postpartum psychosis, which can affect… By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant, Katie Marlow
Arts Jul 27 Watch 9:35 Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Health Jun 17 Watch 8:13 How a pregnancy complication reshaped an Arkansas woman's view of abortion bans A majority of Republicans continue to oppose abortion, but there’s been a shift in opinion among other Americans. More Democrats and independents now say abortion should be legal, and there are even conservatives questioning their own views in response to… By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford
Health May 28 Watch 6:58 How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women There is a new name and understanding of a health condition affecting many women. Roughly 10% to 13% of women around the world are affected by a hormonal condition formerly known as PCOS. It's now called PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic… By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant
May 18 The condition known as PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and treatment By Laura Ungar, Associated Press A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 9:34 Estrogen patches face shortage as more women seek hormone therapy By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas More women are seeking treatment for menopause and perimenopause, driving a shortage of estrogen patches, one of the most commonly used forms of hormone therapy. Manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand, leaving many to manage a range of… Continue watching
Mar 30 How to improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy as more women are having babies later in life By Laura Ungar, Associated Press More and more women are having babies later in life. A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women 35 and older in 2023, up from 8.8% in 1990. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 8:47 FDA head explains decision to drop 'black box' warnings from menopause hormone treatment By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris The FDA announced it would begin asking drug companies to remove so-called “black box” warnings for hormones prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause. The FDA says the warning has dissuaded generations of women from taking advantage of the medication that… Continue watching
Oct 22 Immigrant rights group says pregnant women in ICE detention received inadequate care By Sara Cline, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care. Continue reading