The report estimates that there were 287,000 maternal deaths globally in 2020. That’s the equivalent of a woman dying every two minutes — or nearly 800 deaths a day.
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‘It’s a risk either way’: Pregnant women in Alaska grapple with vaccine decisions
There’s limited vaccine testing data on pregnant women. So even though they can get vaccinated, many are wrestling with the question of whether or not they should.
Depression Screening Recommended For All Pregnant Women, New Mothers
Depression is common in women during pregnancy and postpartum, posing risks to both mother and child. More effort is needed to get women screened and treated, a federal advisory panel says.
Doula Support For Pregnant Women Could Improve Care, Reduce Costs
Doulas provide emotional support for a woman through pregnancy and childbirth. A study finds that women with doulas are less likely to have cesarean or preterm births.
Pregnant Women With Depression Face Tough Choices, No Easy Answers
Andrew Solomon, the author of The Noonday Demon, discusses the challenges of pregnancy for women who are depressed. The long-term effects of antidepressants taken during pregnancy are unclear.
Marijuana use on the rise for Alaska’s pregnant women
About one in 14 Alaska women are using marijuana while pregnant and that ratio appears to be going up.
Missouri Lawmakers Override Vetoes On Abortion, Guns
Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature overruled vetoes by Gov. Jay Nixon to push through measures expanding gun rights and mandating a 72-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions.
EEOC Announces Tougher Rules Protecting Pregnant Workers
Discrimination against female workers who might get pregnant in the future, or have been pregnant in the past, is against the law, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said this week.