Health Sep 21 How abortion politics is blocking progress in women's healthcare By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford
Nation Aug 27 Watch 7:07 The central issue that the Lindsay Clancy jury will be deliberating Jurors are deliberating in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a case that has raised questions about maternal mental healthcare. Clancy does not deny killing her children, but she pleaded not guilty, arguing she can’t be held criminally responsible because… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Katie Marlow
Nation Aug 26 What the Lindsay Clancy trial reveals about a broken postpartum mental health system Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial hasn’t just dominated headlines for its tragic story and true crime fascination. For many, it has prompted a groundswell of recognition and outrage around the barriers women face when seeking care, the lack of research on… By Maria Ramirez Uribe
Health Aug 23 As the Lindsay Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, a mom stricken by it shares her story of hope Researchers estimate that the condition — a mental health emergency that is less common than postpartum depression — afflicts 1 to 2 out of 1,000 women after delivery. By Laura Ungar, Associated Press
Health Aug 20 Women rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial Several of the 300 women who gathered Thursday outside the courthouse said Clancy’s story resonated with them and that they wanted to raise awareness about how the mental health system treats women. By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Aug 06 Watch 7:36 What is postpartum psychosis? The condition at the center of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant, Katie Marlow 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… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch 9:35 Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant 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… Continue watching
Jun 17 Watch 8:13 How a pregnancy complication reshaped an Arkansas woman's view of abortion bans By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford 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… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 6:58 How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant 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… Continue watching
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