Here's the science behind the COVID vaccine in pregnancy
Existing evidence on the safety and efficacy of getting a COVID vaccine in pregnancy all points the same way: the shot is important for maternal and fetal health.
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A brain-dead woman's pregnancy raises questions about Georgia's abortion law
A Georgia woman declared brain dead is being kept on life support because she is pregnant. It raises complicated legal questions about restrictive abortion laws in Georgia and other states.
From apps to gadgets, 'Second Life' considers how tech is changing having a baby
When Amanda Hess learned her unborn child had a genetic condition, she turned to the internet — but didn't find reassurance. "My relationship with technology became so much more intense," she says.
A look at what could be the future for postpartum care in America
Postpartum care in America leaves most facing a critical and often overlooked "fourth trimester" in isolation. Metro Detroit-based Fourth Tri Sanctuary offers support.
Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
Millions of new parents in the U.S. are swamped by medical debt during and after pregnancy, forcing many to cut back on food, clothing, and other essentials.
For Mother's Day, a bouquet of useful health advice for new moms and moms-to-be
Expert guidance on the realities of pregnancy and new motherhood from Life Kit. Find episodes on the menstrual cycle, egg freezing, postpartum depression and more.
Pregnant women in Missouri can't get divorced. Critics say it fuels domestic violence
The state's law requires women seeking divorce to disclose whether they're pregnant — and state judges won't finalize divorces during a pregnancy. Texas and Arkansas have similar laws on the books.
In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies
The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.
Why is a 6-week abortion ban nearly a total ban? It's about how we date a pregnancy
The time a person has to decide whether to have an abortion in Florida and other states with six-week abortion bans is at most two weeks. Why? It's has to do with how we date early pregnancy.
What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant workers
A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the subject of an anti-abortion lawsuit because it includes abortion as a pregnancy "related medical condition."