Pregnancy Archives

04.08.2025 Aerial view of lower Manhattan New York City

Climate-related policies in New York City have improved air quality across the city, particularly benefitting mothers in polluted areas.

Guest Author Frederica P. Perera

04.07.2025 portrait of a young woman using a mobile app

Following the Dobbs decision, the number of women using period-tracking apps has increased from 37% to 45%, raising privacy concerns.

Fellow Rowena Lindsay

02.11.2025 Pregnant Woman Receiving Prenatal Check-Up by Doctor

Among low-risk pregnant mothers, Black mothers were 149% more likely than White mothers to undergo an unscheduled C-section.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

01.17.2025 A couple stressed out and fighting during pregnancy

Restrictive divorce laws in some states not only fail to protect pregnant individuals but may also actively contribute to harm.

Fellow Dani Weissert

01.14.2025 Young pregnant woman looking out the window

Only 18 states offer comprehensive pregnancy care for undocumented mothers in the United States.

Fellow Dani Weissert

12.02.2024 Aerial panoramic view of a small town near oil refinery industrial tanks

Living close to active oil and gas development sites may increase rates of stress and depression among women trying to conceive.

Fellow Heather Sherr

10.29.2024 Photo of pregnant woman sitting with hands on stomach with a red and blue gradient filter. reproductive health concept

A look at where the presidential candidates stand on issues surrounding reproductive health, past and present.

Fellow Dani Weissert

10.23.2024 Silhouette of a young woman experiencing pregnancy, standing in front of a darkened window

Crisis pregnancy centers may provide access to care and free services, but these centers fail to offer comprehensive reproductive care for patients.

Fellow Dani Weissert

04.12.2024 Young woman speaking with her doctor during a pregnancy screening

More than a quarter of women who were assaulted during their pregnancy were not screened for intimate partner violence during routine care visits.

Fellow Dani Weissert

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