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News Articles: pregnancy

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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  • Health

Protect Pregnant Women 'Through Research,' Not 'From Research,' OB-GYNs Urge

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.

January 25, 2021
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By:
  • Maggie Mertens
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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  • Health

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.

December 11, 2020
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
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

Colorado's Proposition 115 could shut down one of the few clinics nationwide that specializes in later abortion.

October 31, 2020
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  • Sarah McCammon
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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  • Health

Safe Pregnancy As COVID-19 Surges: What's Best For Mom And Baby?

Navigating the pandemic's challenges is especially stressful if you're pregnant, expectant mothers say. OB-GYNs offer practical advice on minimizing risks of infection while still leaving the house.

July 20, 2020
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  • Laurel Wamsley

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On Second Thought For Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019

Anotonio Johnson is a photographer and among the contributors for Pop-Up Zine Atlanta. Johnson's project, You Next, aims to capture the sense of...

October 02, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 6 more

On Second Thought For Monday, October 22, 2018

Today we discussed the importance of community input in health issues and art museums. We spoke with Breana Lipscomb, the U.S. maternal health campaign...

October 22, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 3 more
Amnesty International ranked Georgia 50th out of 50 for maternal mortality.

Georgia Ranks Worst For Maternal Mortality

Women in Georgia are more likely to die from pregnancy-related and associated complications than in Uzbekistan. The state allocated $2 million to help...

October 22, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott

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