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How many extra calories does a person need during pregnancy?Scientists estimate that a person needs tens of thousands of extra calories to support a pregnancy — but there's no one-size-fits-all answer.
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Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill caseThe Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone in unanimous rulingIn a 9-0 ruling, the court determined that an anti-abortion collective didn't have legal standing to raise the case against mifepristone to the Supreme Court.
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Epidurals may lower risk of complications after birth, study hintsGetting an epidural during labor was linked to a 35% reduction in severe maternal health complications in a new study, with even higher protective effects in people with preterm births.
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'As beautiful as pregnancy sounds, it also scares me': Author Layal Liverpool on the reality of racism in reproductive health careIn a new book, science journalist Layal Liverpool sheds light on pervasive, racialized inequities in health care, including in reproductive care.
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Lab-grown mini-placentas reveal clue to why pregnancy complications happenInfections can trigger pregnancy complications, and now, new miniature versions of the placenta are helping show why.
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Tube-tying surgeries and vasectomies skyrocketed post-RoeA new study suggests that the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 prompted a surge in young people undergoing sterilization procedures, especially women.
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1st 'atlas' of human ovaries could lead to fertility breakthrough, scientists sayThe first ever "atlas" of this female reproductive organ could be used to improve fertility treatments, scientists say.
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America's 1st over-the-counter birth control pill is coming soon. Here's what to know about OpillWithin weeks, for the first time in the U.S. consumers will be able to find a birth control pill on retail shelves.
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