Maternal health risks increase where rent is high
New research links high rent relative to income with life-threatening risks to maternal health during labor and delivery.
Virtual green space boosts pregnant women’s well-being
Exposure to green space in virtual reality has health benefits for pregnant urban women, including lower blood pressure.
Virtual green space boosts pregnant women’s well-being
Exposure to green space in virtual reality has health benefits for pregnant urban women, including lower blood pressure.
COVID-19 fears led to anxiety in pregnant women
Threats of COVID-19 caused significant anxiety and depression among pregnant women during the first wave of the pandemic, a new study shows.
Progress in reducing stillbirths has stalled
Progress in closing a persistent gap in excess stillbirths experienced by Black women compared with white women has also stalled.
Pregnant? Get your flu shot and COVID booster
Check out important answers to questions about flu shots and COVID boosters for pregnant people, including whether to get both at once.
Having babies permanently changes bones
New research with primates provides evidence that “evidence of reproduction is ‘written in the bones’ for life.'”
How climate change will harm reproductive health
“…we need to think beyond the immediate goal of a healthy infant in our arms and address the long-term implications of climate change on reproductive health.”
Flame retardant alters brains of newborn rats
Exposure to flame retardant called FireMaster 550 before birth left newborn rats with altered brain development, research finds.
NASCAR shows danger of airborne lead during pregnancy
NASCAR used leaded fuel for years after it was phased out. That gave researchers a chance to look at airborne lead’s impact during pregnancy.