pregnancy

Pregnant workers often need support — or "accommodations" — to do their jobs effectively without risking their health. A new federal law requires employers to provide those accommodations, like it long has for people with disabilities.

The start of pregnancy — as well as exactly when that happens — is a hot topic in some state legislatures and U.S. courts. Understanding the nuances of what happens when has never been more important.

Pregnancy changes the structure of certain sugars, allowing the antibodies to get inside cells. The discovery could potentially lead to improved treatments for infections caused by other pathogens like HIV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved changes to a bill, SB18 , that would ban prison guards from shackling pregnant inmates. The amended...

A once rare and potentially deadly condition among pregnant women is becoming more common. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center…

The Pregnant Workers Act becomes law in Kentucky on June 27. It was passed as Senate Bill 18 on the final day of the 2019 Kentucky General Assembly…

A group of Democratic and Republican senators want to prohibit the use of restraints, such as shackles or handcuffs, on pregnant inmates once they've...

Ceera Moseby is a first-time mom and due early next year. Her pregnancy has been smooth so far. Still, the young, healthy Indianapolis woman has cause...

Many mothers who experience postpartum depression and anxiety now seek professional help. But when it comes to their mental health during preconception…

Fewer women are having babies now than ever before, according to a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) report that came out this month.…