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The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City. Under a new state law, a biological father will be responsible for half of a woman's out-of-pocket pregnancy costs.
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Utah Law Requires Biological Fathers To Pay Half Of Pregnancy-Related Medical Costs

Apr 07, 2021
The legislation requires a biological father to pay 50% of a woman's pregnancy-related medical costs, including insurance premiums and hospital birth. It's believed to be the first such U.S. law.
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According to a review published in 2018, nearly 75% of the drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the 21st century had no data associated with their use during pregnancy.
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Protect Pregnant Women 'Through Research,' Not 'From Research,' OB-GYNs Urge

Jan 25, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, doctors say it's long past time to address the exclusion of pregnant women from research on drugs and vaccines. They say better study design is the answer.
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The Coronavirus Crisis
Health care workers will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when they become available. But the vaccines have not been tested on pregnant women, raising questions about whether pregnant and lactating health care workers should get the shots
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Pregnant People Haven't Been Part Of Vaccine Trials. Should They Get The Vaccine?

Dec 11, 2020
The CDC estimates 330,000 health care personnel could be pregnant or recently postpartum at the time of vaccine implementation.
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Dr. Warren Hern's clinic in Boulder, Colo., photographed on Monday, June 1, 2009. Hern said a ballot initiative to ban abortion after 22 weeks in Colorado would prohibit about 95% of the procedures performed at the clinic.
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Colorado Abortion Ban Could Be Felt Nationwide

Oct 31, 2020
Colorado's Proposition 115 could shut down one of the few clinics nationwide that specializes in later abortion.
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Pregnancy is a time of hope and dreams for most women and their families — even during a pandemic. Still, their extra need to avoid catching the coronavirus has meant more isolation and sacrifices, too.
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Safe Pregnancy As COVID-19 Surges: What's Best For Mom And Baby?

Jul 17, 2020
Preliminary evidence suggests the coronavirus can pass through the placenta, and pregnancy slightly raises a woman's risk of a severe case of COVID-19. Medical experts urge calm and common sense.
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Due to the coronavirus, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine has recommended suspending new treatments.
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Women Say They Are 'Falling Off The Cliff Of Fertility' As Pandemic Puts Treatments On Hold

Apr 12, 2020
Most fertility treatments have been put on hold following recommendations by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, but some specialists and their patients argue they can't afford to wait.
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A nurse examines a pregnant woman in a private obstetric hospital in Wuhan, China, in February. Research from China suggests pregnancy does make women more vulnerable to the coronavirus.
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Pregnant And Worried About Coronavirus? How To Stay Safe And Make A Game Plan

Mar 22, 2020
Here's what the latest research says about pregnancy and the coronavirus — and what doctors and hospitals recommend to keep pregnant mothers and newborns safe.
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Roughly 1 in 10 infants were born prematurely in the U.S. in 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drug Makena is widely prescribed to women at high risk of going into labor early, though the latest research suggests the
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Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts

Jan 24, 2020
An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work. But OB-GYNS who prescribe the drug disagree.
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Frontier Airlines jetliners sit at gates on the A concourse at Denver International Airport. Lawsuits filed on Tuesday accuse the airline of discriminating against pregnant and nursing women.
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Flight Attendants, Pilots Say Frontier Discriminated Against New Moms

Dec 10, 2019

In a pair of lawsuits filed in federal court, a group of pilots and flight attendants says Frontier Airlines failed to accommodate the needs of pregnant and nursing women.

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An infant is monitored for opioid withdrawal in a neonatal intensive care unit at the CAMC Women and Children's Hospital in Charleston, W.Va., in June. Infants exposed to opioids in utero often experience symptoms of withdrawal.
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In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?

Nov 22, 2019
The opioid epidemic is intergenerational, with tens of thousands of babies born every year dependent on opioids. Advocates worry lawsuits against the drug industry might overlook these children.
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A large study published in late October found that weekly injections of Makena during the latter months of pregnancy "did not decrease recurrent preterm births."
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Controversy Kicks Up Over A Drug Meant To Prevent Premature Birth

Nov 04, 2019
An expert panel wants the Food And Drug Administration to withdraw its approval for Makena, because a large study shows the drug doesn't work. But some doctors say the evidence isn't clear-cut.
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Scientists caution that using marijuana during pregnancy could be risky, but some women with severe nausea and lack of appetite during pregnancy are trying it.
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Some Pregnant Women Use Weed For Morning Sickness But FDA Cautions Against It

Oct 28, 2019
Use of the drug during pregnancy has been linked to higher risk for premature birth and low birth weight. But some women with severe nausea feel they're out of other options.
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SNHD Reminds Pregnant Women To Get A Flu Shot

Oct 11, 2019

The Southern Nevada Health District is warning that pregnant women have a higher risk of being hospitalized if they get the flu.

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Joe Bay (center), coach of a New York City "Bootcamp for New Dads," instructs Adewale Oshodi (left) and George Pasco in how to cradle an infant for best soothing.
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How A Prenatal 'Bootcamp' For New Dads Helps The Whole Family

Sep 08, 2019
Prenatal classes often focus on Mom-to-be — on her shifting role and emotional needs, along with new skills. But if Dad gets sidelined early into a supporting role, research shows, everybody loses.
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A study conducted in six Canadian cities found a link between maternal consumption of fluoride during pregnancy and intelligence of their offspring.
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Can Maternal Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy Lower Children's Intelligence?

Aug 19, 2019
A Canadian study suggests that fluoride consumed by pregnant women can affect the IQ of their children. No single study provides definitive answers, but the findings will no doubt stir debate.
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Natalie Lynch at home with her youngest child, Maycen. In 2014, when Lynch was pregnant with her older child, she spent two weeks before giving birth in<strong> </strong>a prison cell, mostly alone.
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Pregnant, Locked Up, And Alone

Jun 16, 2019
Natalie Lynch spent the last two weeks of her pregnancy in a prison cell, mostly alone. As female incarceration rates rise, some states are banning solitary confinement of pregnant women.
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Reporter Jenny Gold and her husband, Alex Gourse, with their newborn son at Prentice Women's Hospital in Chicago two days after his birth.
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I Went Through My Pregnancy With Strangers. It Was The Best Decision I Could've Made

May 27, 2019
Group prenatal visits are catching on — they can save money and reduce the risk of premature births. For one mother, it turned out to be the best decision she made during her pregnancy.
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Melinda Gates speaks during Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations at PlayStation Theater on Feb. 5 in New York City.
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'The Moment Of Lift' Is More Of A Whisper Than A Call To Action

Apr 23, 2019
If Melinda Gates had fully owned her goal — writing a book that would strengthen some readers' abortion-rights convictions and open others' minds — she would have called for greater advocacy.
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Shara and Robert Watkins hold their 5-month-old daughter, Kaiya, in their home in San Mateo, Calif., just after she had woken up from an afternoon nap.
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Prenatal Testing Can Ease Minds Or Heighten Anxieties

Apr 08, 2019
A variety of genetic tests are available to screen both fetus and parents. One option that's growing in popularity is called an expanded carrier screening. The results can be useful and overwhelming.
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Their research is still in early stages, but Kristin Myers (left), a mechanical engineer, and Dr. Joy Vink, an OB-GYN, both at Columbia University, have already learned that cervical tissue is a more complicated mix of material than doctors ever realized
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Scientific Duo Gets Back To Basics To Make Childbirth Safer

Feb 18, 2019
Remarkably little is known about the fundamentals of how a woman carries a baby inside her. Two Columbia University researchers aim to change that, to reduce the number of kids born too soon.
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New recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force call for doctors to identify patients at risk of depression during pregnancy or after childbirth and refer them to counseling.
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To Prevent Pregnancy-Related Depression, At-Risk Women Advised To Get Counseling

Feb 12, 2019
An influential expert panel recommends pregnant women at risk of depression get referred to counseling to prevent the illness. But for many women and their doctors, it may be easier said than done.
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Chronic pain is just one health concern women can struggle with after giving birth. Some who have complicated pregnancies or deliveries can experience long-lasting effects to their physical and mental health, researchers find.
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'4th Trimester' Problems Can Have Long-Term Effects On A Mom's Health

Jan 24, 2019
A woman's health issues related to pregnancy don't always end at the baby's birth. Scientists say complications from childbirth, such as hypertension or diabetes, increase her risk of heart disease.
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Lisa Abramson holds her firstborn child, Lucy, in 2014. A few weeks after Lucy's birth, Abramson began feeling confused and then started developing delusions — symptoms of postpartum psychosis.
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She Wanted To Be The Perfect Mom, Then Landed In A Psychiatric Unit

Jan 19, 2019
Postpartum psychosis is rare but very real, doctors say. And, unlike in some countries, U.S. moms who need inpatient psychiatric care can't bring along their babies, adding to the trauma.
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Dr. Lisa Hofler runs a University of New Mexico clinic that stocks mifepristone but doesn't routinely provide prenatal care. She and her colleagues can schedule same-day appointments for women diagnosed with miscarriages elsewhere.
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A Drug That Eases Miscarriages Is Difficult For Women To Get

Jan 10, 2019
Despite evidence that mifepristone can help recovery from miscarriages, access to the medicine, which is commonly used to provide abortions, remains limited.
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Federal Legislation Seeks Ban On Shackling Of Pregnant Inmates

Dec 05, 2018
Incarcerated pregnant women are often shackled during medical appointments and childbirth. A provision in a criminal justice bill aims to end the practice in federal facilities.
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