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North Carolina official opens up about undergoing fertility treatments while running for Congress
Nida Allam, the first Muslim woman elected to public office in the state, has spoken publicly about the realities of trying to become a parent while seeking higher office — and how that impacts her policies.
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Virtual mental health services are more available than ever. Is it enough?
Research suggests there could be benefits to virtual mental health care for women, who are more likely to have barriers to visiting a doctor.
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For some trans people, how family handle names and pronouns can make or break the holiday
Many face difficult decisions about what to do around the holidays. But for those whose families embrace their identities, it can bring new joy to the celebration.
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FDA permanently allows medication abortion pills through mail
The Thursday announcement upholds a decision from April to temporarily suspend federal requirements that had previously required in-person purchase of abortion pills from a clinic, hospital or medical office.
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Improve pregnancy care, and parents’ finances will improve too, a paper suggests
Researchers recommend investments not just in prenatal and postpartum care, but also housing needs, home visits and endowments for newborns from low-income families.
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Home care workers are far more likely to have poor mental health, new study shows
Home health care workers, who are predominantly women, experience poor mental health at about double the rate of the typical American worker — and that was before the pandemic.
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‘This challenge is urgent’: Kamala Harris holds summit to address pregnancy-related deaths
Americans die of pregnancy-related causes at alarming rates, and racial disparities are stark. On Tuesday, Harris issued a call to action.
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Women doctors are getting paid millions less than men, a new study suggests
The study models how big the physician pay gap grows over a 40-year medical career. If anything, the figure likely underestimates the scale of the gap.
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What you need to know about the Supreme Court case that could overturn Roe v. Wade
The future of abortion rights are up in the air as the court will hear arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Here’s how to listen and background on the case.
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Biden signs first bill in 'Momnibus' package, putting $15 million behind maternity care for veterans
The ‘Momnibus’ package is made of 12 bills to protect Black moms and birthing parents, largely wrapped into the Build Back Better plan.