/tags/pregnancy Pregnancy en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-05-07/cu-boulder-study-examines-obstetric-racism-in-u-s-maternal-care New research out of the University of Colorado Boulder highlights the prevalence of "obstetric racism" in U.S. labor and delivery rooms. A CU study found decisions on childbirth for Black and Latina mothers are based largely on trends in the white population, even when those decisions might be riskier for non-white demographics. Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /news/2023-05-07/cu-boulder-study-examines-obstetric-racism-in-u-s-maternal-care Beau Baker /news/2023-02-11/community-resurrects-colorado-birth-center-closed-by-private-equity-firm A private equity firm bought a birth center and then shut it down. The community brought it back as a nonprofit. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /news/2023-02-11/community-resurrects-colorado-birth-center-closed-by-private-equity-firm Claire Cleveland, KFF Health °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ /health/2022-04-22/rural-pregnancy-care-is-in-crisis-banner-hopes-telehealth-can-help Pregnant mothers in many rural areas struggle to access adequate care. A lack of specialized doctors and maternity wards can increase the risk of labor complications and force patients to drive long distances. A new telehealth pilot program aims to connect rural physicians in Northeast Colorado with OB-GYN hospitalists at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:22:35 GMT /health/2022-04-22/rural-pregnancy-care-is-in-crisis-banner-hopes-telehealth-can-help Beau Baker, Adam Rayes /2020-02-14/colorado-bill-would-require-health-plans-to-cover-in-vitro-fertilization The Colorado legislature is considering a new bill that would require private health insurance companies in the state to cover in vitro fertilization –... Fri, 14 Feb 2020 23:50:39 GMT /2020-02-14/colorado-bill-would-require-health-plans-to-cover-in-vitro-fertilization Ali Budner /health/2019-12-10/pregnant-in-prison-report-says-many-states-dont-have-policies-requiring-adequate-care There’s wide variability in state policies about what care to give to women who are pregnant and behind bars. That’s according to a new report from the… Tue, 10 Dec 2019 17:10:46 GMT /health/2019-12-10/pregnant-in-prison-report-says-many-states-dont-have-policies-requiring-adequate-care Rae Ellen Bichell /npr-news/2019-04-08/prenatal-testing-can-ease-minds-or-heighten-anxieties A variety of genetic tests are available to screen both fetus and parents. One option that's growing in popularity is called an expanded carrier screening. The results can be useful and overwhelming. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-04-08/prenatal-testing-can-ease-minds-or-heighten-anxieties Lesley McClurg /npr-news/2019-03-21/new-postpartum-depression-drug-could-be-hard-to-access-for-moms-most-in-need Postpartum depression hits low-income women especially hard. Will a promising new drug, Zulresso, become affordable and accessible enough to help them? Thu, 21 Mar 2019 19:10:44 GMT /npr-news/2019-03-21/new-postpartum-depression-drug-could-be-hard-to-access-for-moms-most-in-need Rhitu Chatterjee /npr-news/2019-03-11/home-birth-can-be-appealing-but-how-safe-is-it A tiny fraction of American women choose home birth, but that number is inching up. And in some social circles it's downright trendy. One pregnant woman investigates the pros and cons. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:03:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-03-11/home-birth-can-be-appealing-but-how-safe-is-it Lesley McClurg /2019-02-22/lack-of-regulations-for-birth-centers-in-idaho-has-consequences Shortly after Emily Goodwin relocated her family across the country, they got some big news. “We found out we were pregnant less than a month after we... Fri, 22 Feb 2019 22:50:26 GMT /2019-02-22/lack-of-regulations-for-birth-centers-in-idaho-has-consequences Amanda Peacher, Amanda Peacher /npr-news/2019-02-12/to-prevent-pregnancy-related-depression-at-risk-women-advised-to-get-counseling An influential expert panel recommends pregnant women at risk of depression get referred to counseling to prevent the illness. But for many women and their doctors, it may be easier said than done. Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:27:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-02-12/to-prevent-pregnancy-related-depression-at-risk-women-advised-to-get-counseling Patti Neighmond