Pregnant People Haven't Been Part Of Vaccine Trials. Should They Get The Vaccine?
The CDC estimates 330,000 health care personnel could be pregnant or recently postpartum at the time of vaccine implementation.
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Colorado Abortion Ban Could Be Felt Nationwide
Colorado's Proposition 115 could shut down one of the few clinics nationwide that specializes in later abortion.
Safe Pregnancy As COVID-19 Surges: What's Best For Mom And Baby?
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.
Women Say They Are 'Falling Off The Cliff Of Fertility' As Pandemic Puts Treatments On Hold
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.
What Expectant Mothers Need To Know About COVID-19
Pregnancy has the potential to be stressful even without a global pandemic. Last week, women who are expecting were added to the high-risk category for COVID-19.
Pregnant And Worried About Coronavirus? How To Stay Safe And Make A Game Plan
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.
Drug To Prevent Premature Birth Divides Doctors, Insurers And FDA Experts
An expert panel convened by the FDA says the drug Makena should be withdrawn from the market because a review of its effectiveness shows it doesn't work.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.
Flight Attendants, Pilots Say Frontier Discriminated Against New Moms
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.
In The Fight For Money For The Opioid Crisis, Will The Youngest Victims Be Left Out?
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.
Controversy Kicks Up Over A Drug Meant To Prevent Premature Birth
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.