Making sense of the commotion among midwives, hospitals, medical groups, and mothers
Pregnancy
FDA Expands Access to Generic Morning-After Pill
Cheaper alternatives to Plan B can now be sold over the counter without age restrictions
Increased Risk of Blood Clots Lasts 12 Weeks After Pregnancy, Not Just Six
New research shows that women are at risk of stroke or heart attack after giving birth for longer than doctors originally thought
Language Skills Improve When Parents Talk to Their Preemies
Attempts to engage babies in conversation led to better language scores
NSAIDs Don’t Increase Miscarriage Risk
Studies have suggested the painkilling drugs could endanger pregnancies, but the latest research is more reassuring
Study: Abortions Drop to Lowest Rate Since 1970s
Authors say legislation intended to restrict abortions is not the reason for the drop
What Women Still Don’t Know About Getting Pregnant
As surprising as it seems, about half of women of reproductive age have not talked to their health care provider about their reproductive health, according to a new study.
The Legal Minefield When Two Mommies Split Up
A Colorado couple show how complicated custody battles between two mothers can be.
Does 16 and Pregnant Prevent or Promote Teen Pregnancy?
Two studies disagree about how reality shows affect teen pregnancy rates. But either way, we really shouldn’t be leaving our sex education to MTV.
Why the Dad Has No Say in Tragic Texas Brain Death Case
A terrible dilemma over the fate of a pregnant young mother throws a harsh light on the cost of the abortion debate.
Will Looking at an Ultrasound Before an Abortion Change Your Mind?
Depends on how certain you are you want to have an abortion
Why Marriage May Not Be the Answer for Low-Income Single Moms
A new study suggests that it’s pointless to try to get young mothers to marry
Europeans Warn Plan B Is Not Effective in Heavier Women: 5 Things You Need to Know
Plan B’s European version, Norlevo, is getting an alert that warns the emergency contraceptive may not be as effective in heavier women.