Pregnancy

Why Black Doulas Matter and Where to Find Them

Having a doula present during birth is about more than bringing “good energy” into the room. It’s about saving lives.

Ayana Byrd Jun 30, 2021 12:32PM EDT

New York City Will No Longer Test Pregnant Patients for Drugs Without Consent

A pregnant Black woman wearing a white shirt and dark sweater rests her elbow on a desk while her head leans on her closed hand

Shani Saxon Wed, 11/18/2020 - 16:30

This longstanding practice “perpetuates racial disparities in the child welfare system,” according to a new report.

Shani Saxon

A pregnant stomach is cradled by arms and hands, in a white t-shirt that reads "It's Getting Hot in Here."

STUDY: Climate Change Is Contributing to Negative Pregnancy Outcomes for Black Babies

Air pollution and heat exposure can lead to stillbirths and low birth rates, say researchers.

Ayana Byrd Jun 24, 2020 11:45AM EDT

Black pregnancy. Black woman lying in white sheets holding an exposed pregnant belly.

In NYC, the Wrong Zip Code Could Mean Death

A new study found that pregnant Latinx and Black women in poor neighborhoods were two and three times more likely to face life-threatening childbirth than women in richer ones.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 5, 2020 3:05PM EDT

New Visa Policy Makes It Hard for Pregnant People to Visit United States

The Trump administration seeks to curb so-called “birth tourism.”

Shani Saxon Jan 23, 2020 4:36PM EST

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This Tiny Pill Could Lower Mortality Rates for Black Babies

It could prevent a life-threatening condition called preeclampsia—but many patients don’t know it can help.

Ayana Byrd Sep 17, 2019 3:29PM EDT