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How a conservative, gun-toting doctor defended abortion access in Appalachia
BRISTOL, Va. — When Wes Adams’ youngest son was little, he’d sometimes toddle over to…
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter…
How abortion access changed in the first year after Roe v. Wade, in 7 charts
One year ago, the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in a landmark decision…
U.S. births in 2022 didn’t return to pre-pandemic levels
U.S. births were flat last year, as the nation saw fewer babies born than it…
Federal judges question FDA authority in abortion pill hearing
A federal appeals court heard opening arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine the…
To prevent preeclampsia, experts push for broader blood pressure testing at home
Eleni Tsigas likens her first experience with preeclampsia to a plane crash. She was in…
Supreme Court maintains access to abortion pill mifepristone, at least for now
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled 7-2 that a commonly used abortion…
Supreme Court delays ruling on abortion pill restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday extended a stay on limits to a federally approved…
STAT+: FDA withdraws approval of controversial drug to prevent preterm births
After a years-long controversy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the immediate withdrawal of a…
New study gets beyond BMI in pregnancy to gauge child’s risk of obesity
Obesity and diabetes in mothers have traditionally been considered risk factors for the child to…
A pandemic push for data sharing could pay off for pregnancy research
Despite stubbornly high maternal mortality in the United States, pregnancy is still woefully under-researched. But…
Changing the equation: Researchers remove race from a calculator for childbirth
Since 2007, obstetricians have counseled patients planning to give birth after a previous C-section with…
The Stress of Giving Birth The Way You Choose In The Face Of The Trend Of Pressured And Forced C-Sections In Hospitals Nationwide
The World Health Organization stated that a rate of cesarean sections in a general population,…
Breastfeeding For Beginners: The Reasons For Difficulties And Techniques To Overcome Them For A Happy, Healthy Breastfed Baby
Many new moms have a big concern in their lives, especially first-time mothers: How do…
The Little Known Dangers Of Bed Rest, Especially When Prescribed For Complications of Pregnancy
In modern culture, the prescription of bed rest for pregnant women suffering from complications is…
Breastfeeding, Formula, Stigma and Confusion: What’s A New Mom To Do?
In this era of social media, new moms are clearly overwhelmed by too much information….
How To Cope When Your Pregnancy Is Not So Joyful – And Some Ways To Make It Better
When you are pregnant, people assume that you are happy. There’s nothing quite like being…