Lavonia Hospital closes labor and delivery unit, leaving rural families in crisis

St. Mary's Sacred Heart Hospital in Lavonia, Georgia, is shutting down its labor and delivery unit after Medicaid cuts and ...

C-section rates vary widely by hospital, but women often can't see the data

Experts say one way to avoid unnecessary C-sections is to choose a hospital with low rates for the procedure. But many states withhold that data.
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New Ohio State hospital tower to feature birthing tubs and luxe amenities

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is constructing a new University Hospital with state-of-the-art maternity ...
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More pregnant women are being detained by ICE. Detention centers aren't equipped

More pregnant immigrants are being detained as the Trump administration continues its mass deportation campaign across the ...
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Woman Forced to Give Birth on Couch in a Hospital Waiting Room Due to Overcrowding and 'Staffing Problems'

There were also no beds available in the hospital's maternity ward after she delivered her baby, the woman said 9 News Australia/Youtube A pregnant woman was forced to give birth on a couch in a ...

Pregnant patients with preexisting high cholesterol may have elevated cardiovascular risk

Preexisting hyperlipidemia in pregnancy is associated with heightened risks of obstetric complications and early ...