Pregnant women taking antidepressants in the second and third trimesters face nearly double the risk

A new study published in the American Medical Association Journal, “Pediatrics,” is raising concerns about a possible link between autism and antidepressants. It finds pregnant women taking antidepressants in the second and third trimesters face nearly double the risk of delivering a child who will be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Tara Narula joins “CBS This Morning" to discuss the findings.

• Dec 15, 2015
• 03:08

One couple plays a clever game to tell a pair of soon-to-be grandparents their pregnancy news

One couple plays a clever game to tell a pair of soon-to-be grandparents their pregnancy news. The reaction is priceless. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the heartwarming moment.

• Nov 20, 2015
• 01:56

Since parents are waiting longer to have children, a new study has looked into the effects of chemotherapy on babies whose mothers were treated for cancer during pregnancy

Since parents are waiting longer to have children, a new study has looked into the effects of chemotherapy on babies whose mothers were treated for cancer during pregnancy. Dr. Jon LaPook has one mother's story.

• Nov 6, 2015
• 02:16

For years, women have been told to avoid eating during labor out of health concerns for themselves and their babies, but a new study may end that line of thinking

For years, women have been told to avoid eating during labor out of health concerns for themselves and their babies, but a new study may end that line of thinking. Contessa Brewer has more.

• Oct 25, 2015
• 02:04

The advice goes against other research that say small amounts of alcohol may be harmless

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says expectant mothers should avoid all forms of alcohol during pregnancy. The advice goes against other research that say small amounts of alcohol may be harmless. Dr. Holly Phillips joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the new warning.

• Oct 20, 2015
• 02:28

Latest medical research suggests alcohol consumption during pregnancy is not good, no matter the amount consumed

Latest medical research suggests alcohol consumption during pregnancy is not good, no matter the amount consumed. Dr. Jon LaPook discusses the new recommendations with CBSN.

• Oct 19, 2015
• 06:21

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from the October 19, 2015 edition

The personal emails of two of the highest-ranking national security officials in this country have been hacked -- CIA Director John Brennan and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson; The bell inside London's "Big Ben" clock tower has been malfunctioning

• Oct 19, 2015
• 20:25

The medical community has gone back and forth on how much alcohol, if any, is safe for pregnant women to drink. A new study may have settled the issue

The medical community has gone back and forth on how much alcohol, if any, is safe for pregnant women to drink. A new study may have settled the issue. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest findings.

• Oct 19, 2015
• 01:11

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics finds many new mothers are not getting the best medical guidance about how to take care of their newborns

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics finds many new mothers are not getting the best medical guidance about how to take care of their newborns. Danielle Nottingham reports.

• Jul 27, 2015
• 01:22

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos

Nick Dietz compiles some of the latest and greatest viral videos, including a pregnancy announcement parody of Walk The Moon's hit song "Shut Up and Dance," and a puppet that explores what Frank Sinatra's classic "New York, New York" might have sounded like if it were written today. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.

• Jul 13, 2015
• 01:35

Utah fathers to pay 50% of pregnancy costs

While the bill will require dads to pay half of all pregnancy-related medical costs, some feel it won't actually meet mothers' needs.

• Apr 5, 2021

Wisconsin governor explains his support for a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wisconsin, explains his support for a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

• Jun 4, 2015
• 00:18

A breakthrough in vitro fertilization procedure is giving hope to those struggling to get pregnant

A breakthrough in vitro fertilization procedure is giving hope to those struggling to get pregnant. In an interview you'll see only on "CBS This Morning," Jericka Duncan introduces us to Zain, the first baby in the world to be born using the controversial stem cell technique, and his proud parents.

• May 8, 2015
• 04:34

Huggies Brazil was able to give a blind pregnant woman a special ultrasound by printing her baby on a 3-D printer

Huggies Brazil was able to give a blind pregnant woman a special ultrasound by printing her baby on a 3-D printer. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vadimir Duthiers have a mother's emotional first "look" at her unborn child

• May 7, 2015
• 00:49

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could effect millions of working women across the country

The Supreme Court is reviewing a case that could effect millions of working women across the country. The justices will decide if federal anti-discrimination law offers enough protection during pregnancy. Mark Strassmann speaks with Jamie Cole, a North Carolina mother-of-three, who claims her employer stopped giving her shifts when she was told by her doctor to stop lifting patients at the nursing home where she worked during her high-risk pregnancy.

• Jan 14, 2015
• 03:19

A new study finds teen pregnancies and abortions drop dramatically when free birth control is available

A new study finds teen pregnancies and abortions drop dramatically when free birth control is available. And researchers link a woman’s mood to dementia. Eboni Williams as some of the day’s top health stories.

• Oct 2, 2014
• 00:50

Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories

Women can reduce their risk for gestational diabetes, a disease that can have long-term consequences for mothers and babies, by not smoking and maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Also, women who smoke during pregnancy can hurt their sons' fertility. Eboni Williams reports on the day's top health stories.

• Oct 1, 2014
• 00:58

Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest on what the American Academy of Pediatrics is doing to prevent unintended pregnancies

Each year there are 750,000 adolescent pregnancies, 82 percent unplanned. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest on what the American Academy of Pediatrics is doing to prevent unintended pregnancies.

• Sep 29, 2014
• 02:07

Alphonso Van Marsh reports on the day's top health news

Stanford University researchers say that pregnant women are more affected by the flu because their bodies produce excess immune cells which can make them feel worse. Also, a German study found that people who had secure employment were 60 percent less likely to develop asthma than people afraid of losing them. Alphonso Van Marsh reports on the day's top health news.

• Sep 23, 2014
• 01:08

Craig Boswell reports on some of the day's top medical headlines

Researchers say women who have mutations in the PALB2 gene have a one in three chance of developing breast cancer. Also, Canadian researchers say stress during pregnancy could affect pregnancies for several generations. Craig Boswell reports on some of the day's top medical headlines.

• Aug 7, 2014
• 01:08

The American Academy of Pediatrics said the measles vaccine given to children under six does not associate with autism

The American Academy of Pediatrics said the measles vaccine given to children under six does not associate with autism. Also, an update on health care spending. Wendy Gillette reports.

• Jul 1, 2014
• 01:05

Alexis Cristoforous reports on the day's top health headlines

Why women should spread out pregnancies, a new report about contaminated food -- and more. Alexis Cristoforous reports on the day's top health headlines.

• Jun 4, 2014
• 01:07

Daily health headlines: Study finds bullying can affect health for decades, plus more top stories

Daily health headlines: Study finds bullying can affect health for decades, a new warning about pregnancy and car accidents, and more top stories.

• May 13, 2014
• 01:06

Daily health headlines: New research focuses on two major health concerns for expectant mothers, plus more health headlines

Daily health headlines: New research focuses on two major health concerns for expectant mothers, plus a look at what smoking marijuana does to the brain.

• Apr 16, 2014
• 01:12

Daily health headlines: New research on young children's media habits and more top stories

Daily health headlines: New research on young children's media habits, the risks of gaining too much or too little weight during pregnancy, and more top stories.

• Apr 14, 2014
• 00:56

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