Should you worry about what’s in your shampoo during pregnancy? Experts weigh in

Pregnancy may bring about a streak of good hair days for some— courtesy of hormones making hair stronger, longer and less likely to shed — that doesn’t mean you have to stick with the status quo ahead of your due date. Dr. Camila K. Janniger, a board-certified dermatologist in Wallington, NJ, says hair and scalp … Read more

Moms of Black babies more likely to be flagged to police over alleged pregnancy drug use

The mothers of Black newborns are more likely than those of White newborns to be referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy, according to The Marshall Project’s new analysis of child welfare data from eight states. The referrals are often the result of unreliable hospital drug tests performed at childbirth that … Read more

A mom’s headaches and nausea were dismissed as pregnancy symptoms. She had a brain tumor.

Jenney Bitner always looked forward to her family’s annual trip to see her mother in San Diego. For her three kids, it was a two-week vacation at their grandmother’s house. For Bitner and her husband, it meant some relaxing time in the sun while their Washington home battled wet February weather.  In 2020, the trip … Read more

Influencer Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy, year after her son’s drowning

TikTok star Emilie Kiser announced that she is pregnant, expecting her third baby, one year after the drowning of her 3-year-old son, Trigg. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. “We are so grateful and excited to share that we will be welcoming another baby into … Read more

California teacher pregnancy leave bill could create paid leave for abortions

California lawmakers may be on the verge of creating a new form of taxpayer-funded paid leave that goes beyond traditional pregnancy and maternity benefits to include paid leave for elective abortions.  As part of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget, California teachers could soon receive up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave. Supporters say … Read more

Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier

Having a baby in the United States is about to get more complicated. Under new billing codes that take effect in January, doctors who manage maternity care will start charging à la carte for visits and services related to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care. It’s an about-face from recent years, when doctors have often received … Read more

“Call Her Daddy” podcast host Alex Cooper announces pregnancy with 1st child

Alex Cooper, the host of one of the most popular podcasts in the United States, announced Sunday that she is expecting her first child.  The “Call Her Daddy” host shared the news in an Instagram post that showed her in a white crop top and sweatpants while looking at her husband, producer Matt Kaplan. Cooper … Read more

Usha Vance on New Podcast, Pregnancy, Life as the Second Lady

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