1 in 5 women report maternity care mistreatment, according to CDC

Mistreatment was higher among Black, Hispanic and multiracial women, the survey found.

• Aug 22, 2023

Fight to cut South’s maternal mortality rate

The South holds the sad distinction of having some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke to some of the women trying to improve maternal health care.

• Aug 20, 2023
• 13:19

Women in Louisiana struggle to get maternal health care

The South holds the sad distinction of having some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke to some of the women trying to improve maternal health care.

• Aug 20, 2023

Lawsuit accuses Georgia doctor of decapitating baby during delivery

According to the suit, the baby got stuck during delivery, but the doctor delayed a surgical procedure and failed to seek help quickly.

• Aug 9, 2023

FDA approves pill for postpartum depression

The FDA on Friday announced its approval of an oral treatment for postpartum depression. The drug, called zuranolone, is a once-a-day pill. Roxana Saberi has more on how the pill can help women deal with one of the most common medical complications after pregnancy.

• Aug 5, 2023
• 02:01

Daughter surprises mom at work with baby news

For "The Uplift at 8," a daughter surprises her mom at work with a pregnancy announcement.

• Aug 3, 2023
• 01:41

After 134 days in the hospital, these formerly conjoined twins are home

The twins had been staying at the hospital since their birth by cesarean section in March — each weighing 5 pounds, 10 ounces.

• Jul 12, 2023

Meghan Trainor welcomes second baby with husband Daryl Sabara

"On July 1st (our 7 year anniversary of our first date) we welcomed Barry Bruce Trainor into the world," the singer wrote on Instagram.

• Jul 5, 2023

New preeclampsia blood test approved

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new blood test to help identify pregnant women who are at risk of developing preeclampsia. The high blood pressure condition is a leading cause of disability and death during pregnancy. Dr. Sarosh Rana, maternal-fetal medicine specialist and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago, joined CBS News to talk about the test.

• Jul 5, 2023
• 05:12

Maternal deaths in the U.S. more than doubled over two decades

Black mothers died at the nation's highest rates, while the largest increases in deaths were found in American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers, a study found.

• Jul 3, 2023

Causes of infertility in men and women

The World Health Organization says 1 in 6 adults is affected by infertility worldwide. Fertility expert Dr. Afrouz Demeri, who helped formulate a prenatal vitamin supplement for both women and men called WeNatal, joined CBS News to talk about infertility common causes.

• Jun 19, 2023
• 06:14

Tori Bowie's death in childbirth renews attention to maternal mortality

Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie, who died in early May at the age of 32, was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death.

• Jun 14, 2023

Tori Bowie, track star, died in childbirth

The track and field community is mourning the loss of Tori Bowie. An autopsy report confirmed the three-time Olympic medalist was found dead last month from complications of childbirth. The 32-year-old was eight months pregnant. Elise Preston reports.

• Jun 14, 2023
• 02:35

New mom nearly dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria

Charleigh Chatterton gave birth to her daughter with no complications. Days later, her "chances of survival were slim" after she got a rash "as hot to touch as a boiled kettle," she said.

• May 29, 2023

New South Carolina abortion law halted until state Supreme Court review

South Carolina's new six-week abortion ban was signed into law just about 24 hours before Judge Clifton Newman halted it.

• May 26, 2023

South Carolina to renew 6-week abortion ban

South Carolina is the latest state to pass a near-total ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The South Carolina Senate approved the bill and sent it to the governor, who has promised to sign it. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.

• May 24, 2023
• 01:42

Friend reveals pregnancy to pregnant bestie

Summer didn't initially understand what her best friend Ashleigh was trying to tell her when she gifted her a baby onesie. Once she realized she was saying she was pregnant too – and they are due 5 weeks apart – she was brought to tears.

• May 23, 2023
• 00:35

North Carolina's 12-week abortion ban

The North Carolina Senate and House voted Tuesday along party lines to override Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill banning abortion at 12 weeks. The law goes into effect July 1. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports from Raleigh.

• May 17, 2023
• 02:51

Americans looking overseas for abortion pills

A doctor in the Netherlands is helping women in the United States seek abortion pills and arranging for them to be shipped directly to their home. Haley Ott reports.

• May 17, 2023
• 03:27

1 maternal or newborn death happens every 7 seconds, WHO report finds

Global progress in reducing deaths during pregnancy has flatlined since 2015, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.

• May 9, 2023

Doulas combat disparities in maternal health

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women, according to the CDC. One group is using doulas to help combat this disparity in Los Angeles. Elise Preston reports.

• May 8, 2023
• 02:25

Tennis star Serena Williams, supermodel Karlie Kloss unveil baby bumps at the Met Gala

While the Met Gala has a famously strict "no plus ones" policy, these two expecting mothers managed to sneak an extra partygoer into the star-studded event.

• May 1, 2023

U.S. maternal deaths spiked in 2021: Report

A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows maternal deaths spiked 40% in 2021. Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the report and what's making it more dangerous to give birth in the U.S.

• May 1, 2023
• 05:10

Federal probe finds hospitals that denied emergency abortion broke law

An investigation found two hospitals put a pregnant woman's life in jeopardy and violated federal law by refusing to provide an emergency abortion when she experienced premature labor at 17 weeks.

• May 1, 2023

Fight to cut South’s maternal mortality rate

The South holds the sad distinction of having some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the U.S. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke to some of the women trying to improve maternal health care.

• Apr 30, 2023
• 13:16

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