/tags/pregnancy pregnancy en-US Copyright Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:56:44 GMT /2023-08-16/indianas-pregnant-workers-have-few-protections-in-state-law-federal-law-could-fill-the-gaps Pregnant workers often need support — or "accommodations" — to do their jobs effectively without risking their health. A new federal law requires employers to provide those accommodations, like it long has for people with disabilities. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:56:44 GMT /2023-08-16/indianas-pregnant-workers-have-few-protections-in-state-law-federal-law-could-fill-the-gaps Adam Yahya Rayes, Abigail Ruhman /news-from-npr/2023-04-12/the-surprising-science-of-how-pregnancy-begins The start of pregnancy — as well as exactly when that happens — is a hot topic in some state legislatures and U.S. courts. Understanding the nuances of what happens when has never been more important. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:08:59 GMT /news-from-npr/2023-04-12/the-surprising-science-of-how-pregnancy-begins Selena Simmons-Duffin, LA Johnson, Meredith Rizzo /health/2022-06-08/antibodies-pregnant-women-research-mimic-game-changer Pregnancy changes the structure of certain sugars, allowing the antibodies to get inside cells. The discovery could potentially lead to improved treatments for infections caused by other pathogens like HIV and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Wed, 08 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMT /health/2022-06-08/antibodies-pregnant-women-research-mimic-game-changer Ann Thompson /ohio-news/2019-10-09/proposed-ban-on-shackling-pregnant-inmates-gains-momentum-in-senate The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved changes to a bill, SB18 , that would ban prison guards from shackling pregnant inmates. The amended... Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:48:04 GMT /ohio-news/2019-10-09/proposed-ban-on-shackling-pregnant-inmates-gains-momentum-in-senate Andy Chow /local-news/2019-09-30/cincinnati-childrens-seeks-cure-of-increasing-pregnancy-danger A once rare and potentially deadly condition among pregnant women is becoming more common. Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center… Mon, 30 Sep 2019 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2019-09-30/cincinnati-childrens-seeks-cure-of-increasing-pregnancy-danger Ann Thompson /law/2019-06-18/kentucky-pregnant-workers-act-to-go-into-effect The Pregnant Workers Act becomes law in Kentucky on June 27. It was passed as Senate Bill 18 on the final day of the 2019 Kentucky General Assembly… Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:00 GMT /law/2019-06-18/kentucky-pregnant-workers-act-to-go-into-effect Michael Monks /ohio-news/2019-03-21/bill-bans-prison-guards-from-handcuffing-shackling-pregnant-inmates A group of Democratic and Republican senators want to prohibit the use of restraints, such as shackles or handcuffs, on pregnant inmates once they've... Thu, 21 Mar 2019 20:37:58 GMT /ohio-news/2019-03-21/bill-bans-prison-guards-from-handcuffing-shackling-pregnant-inmates Andy Chow /health/2018-12-07/giving-birth-in-indiana-can-be-dangerous-its-worse-if-youre-black Ceera Moseby is a first-time mom and due early next year. Her pregnancy has been smooth so far. Still, the young, healthy Indianapolis woman has cause... Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT /health/2018-12-07/giving-birth-in-indiana-can-be-dangerous-its-worse-if-youre-black Lauren Bavis – Side Effects Public Media & Ben Lashar – Indianapolis Recorder /health/2018-07-03/tailored-treatment-mental-health-program-for-pregnancy Many mothers who experience postpartum depression and anxiety now seek professional help. But when it comes to their mental health during preconception… Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:00:00 GMT /health/2018-07-03/tailored-treatment-mental-health-program-for-pregnancy Dan Hurley /health/2016-08-23/delaying-motherhood-and-reproductive-options-for-women Fewer women are having babies now than ever before, according to a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) report that came out this month.… Tue, 23 Aug 2016 08:00:05 GMT /health/2016-08-23/delaying-motherhood-and-reproductive-options-for-women