What: BMJ publishes a personal account detailing the emotional and practical challenges of being labeled high risk during pregnancy.
Key line: “I was condemned to feel shame…”
Source: BMJ.
The 19th reports on the legal battles facing Dr. Margaret Carpenter over providing abortion pills, with questions about extradition and state protections.
The Cut’s Beauty Editor examines Botox resistance—a rare phenomenon where antibodies may reduce the effectiveness of neuromodulators like Botox.
The Trump administration’s removal of CDC pages is disrupting detailed contraceptive guidelines.
A small randomized‐control trial found semaglutide cut drinking by 40% in people with alcohol use disorder.
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One blood pressure medication outperformed another, potentially lowering postpartum readmission rates.
A California study found that over 60% of pregnancy-related hemorrhage deaths were preventable due to delays in response and inadequate management.
An intimate essay describes the overwhelming stress of a high-risk pregnancy designation.
Washington Post columnist Heather Long explains that higher fertility rates are linked to more equitable sharing of housework between couples.
RFK, Jr. is sworn in as HHS secretary and takes a dig at previous agency messaging while promising “the truth” so mothers can make informed decisions.
A federal judge stopped Trump’s move to freeze federal funding that supports essential health programs.
New techniques in managing maternal blood pressure are emerging.
Cannabis producers are exploring new treatment areas in women’s health.
A state representative in Oregon took the witness stand to describe her personal experience with inadequate menopause care.
Emerging discussions about what happens after stopping hormonal birth control spark debate.
Nearly one in four women under age 50 believe that health influencers are as reliable as healthcare providers.
Research shows the causes of maternal mortality differ widely from state to state.
Halle Berry speaks with Time about her plans to push for improved menopause treatment and increased emphasis on menopause education in medical schools.
Beyond recreation, cannabis is being evaluated for therapeutic benefits in women’s care.
A review of over 90,000 drug trials shows that pregnant women are almost entirely excluded.