Maternal health

Black women have a disproportionately high maternal death rate regardless of the circumstances in their local community, according to a new study.  A study released Monday from a team of researchers found that Black mothers…

The head of CVS slammed a backslide in maternal health as “unacceptable” amid a battle over abortion rights across the country in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned.  CEO Karen Lynch said during an interview at the Axios…

Maternal mortality rates for American women rose again in 2021, hitting Black women particularly hard, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There were 32.9 deaths for every…

Netizens are perhaps rightfully scratching their heads over a Pepsi ad featuring Lindsay Lohan in which the actress enjoys a glass of the soda with just a splash of milk. Today in health, the Biden administration says it doesn’t…

Lawmakers are pushing for increased protections for pregnant people of color in the hopes of passing legislation before the end of the session.  The Black Maternal Health Caucus has been leading legislation talks. The caucus was…

President Biden will move to expand the use of medication to treat addiction in pregnant women through a new initiative as part of the administration’s strategy to improve maternal health.  The initiative will develop training and…

Maternal mortality rose during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the virus contributing to a quarter of all maternal deaths in 2020 and 2021. According to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO),…