Over-the-counter birth control pills are available worldwide. The U.S. may be next Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. Now a drugmaker is asking the FDA to approve a progestin-only contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.
KUOW Newsroom 'There's going to be a lack of honesty.' Two Washington doctors on the fallout of overturning Roe v Wade The United States Supreme Court has struck down access to abortion under the landmark 1973 case Roe v. Wade. Washington state is among those states that has already reaffirmed a commitment to protect access to abortion and abortion-related services. But there is more to consider.
The pregnant woman from the iconic Mariupol photo has died. Many more are at risk The woman and her baby died after Wednesday's strike, one of dozens of recent attacks on Ukraine's health system. U.N. groups warn it is running "dangerously low" on oxygen and medical supplies.
When moms get vaccinated during pregnancy, babies get protection too, study shows A new study shows that getting the COVID vaccine during pregnancy confers significant protection to infants after birth.
Becoming a parent means forgetting what I learned in medical school Dr. Mara Gordon spent ten years observing the health care system as a medical student and physician. When she got pregnant she finally understood how vulnerable it can feel to be a patient.
KUOW Newsroom This pregnant mom nearly died from Covid. It hasn’t convinced her to get the vaccine The Covid vaccines are safe and effective during pregnancy. And yet, two out of three pregnant people are unvaccinated.
Are You Pregnant? The CDC Really Wants You To Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says cases of COVID-19 in symptomatic pregnant people have a higher risk of admission into intensive care and a 70% increased risk of death.
Vaccinating During Pregnancy Has Become Even More Urgent As ICU Beds Fill Up Only about 23% of those currently pregnant in the U.S. have been vaccinated against COVID-19, statistics show. And with the delta variant surging, those who are unvaccinated are especially vulnerable.
CDC Director Recommends Pregnant People Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found no obvious safety concerns in a study of 35,000 pregnant people who received the vaccines, though they say more research is needed.
Utah Law Requires Biological Fathers To Pay Half Of Pregnancy-Related Medical Costs The legislation requires a biological father to pay 50% of a woman's pregnancy-related medical costs, including insurance premiums and hospital birth. It's believed to be the first such U.S. law.
