Pregnancy

A new study by Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that the use of cannabis during pregnancy can affect thinking and learning skills before a child is born. The study also showed aggression can increase in children who are exposed to cannabis before birth.

Ohio Medicaid plans to compensate doulas starting this fall. But some doulas are questioning the rules that will govern them.

A new study suggests that living in a neighborhood with high rates of eviction can lead to high levels of psychological distress, even for neighbors not facing eviction.

Ten maternity wards in Ohio have closed or are merging in the last year, diverting pregnant patients to care centers farther away. The consequences of these changes can be serious and sometimes fatal to mother and baby - especially for those of color.

Maternal care options have declined across the state. Some say midwives could increase access for small towns, but a lack of licensure puts limits on the care they can provide.

Ten maternity wards in Ohio have closed or are merging in the last year, diverting pregnant patients to care centers farther away. The consequences of these changes can be serious and sometimes fatal to mother and baby - especially for those of color.

Ten maternity wards in Ohio have closed or are merging in the last year, diverting pregnant patients to care centers farther away. The consequences of these changes can be serious and sometimes fatal to mother and baby - especially for those of color.

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).

A new certification program uses data to help Black parents-to-be find a birthing center that meets their needs and considers their concerns and experiences.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a strong recommendation that those who are pregnant or breastfeeding get vaccinated against COVID-19. On Wellness Wednesday, we look at the risks of the vaccine and the virus to pregnant women.