Statehouses are on track to pass an unprecedented level of abortion restrictions this year, with 28 signed into law this past week.
A lower court’s decision could open the door for the conservative-majority court to take on the landmark case that guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion.
As postpartum depression surges in the pandemic, doulas and midwives help fill the mental health gap for Black people.
The report shows the unequal toll HIV still exerts — with particular consequence for Black women and Latinas.
During Black Maternal Health Week, The 19th spoke with Black women state lawmakers who are working to address disproportionate effects of racism on Black pregnancy-related health outcomes.
The American Jobs plan would allocate $400 billion to assist in home health care, a historic investment, but one expert says it may not be enough.
Six women who received the vaccine developed rare blood clots and low platelet levels. It's not clear if there was a causal effect.
Women are more likely to have experienced psychological consequences from the public health crisis. The health care system may not be equipped to respond.
Touted as a tool for equity, the vaccine is on hold after six women developed blood clots soon after getting a shot. The complications are still exceedingly rare.
The state is the first to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage, so people keep insurance for a year after giving birth. Others are likely to follow.