Pregnant
Giving Birth in Jail Can Traumatize Women for Decades
Restraining women while they're giving birth is "demeaning and unnecessary." Some institutions still don't care.
Getting Stoned While You're Pregnant Is More Complicated Than You Think
'Weediquette' host Krishna Andavolu talks about the tricky issues behind tonight's premiere episode.
The Origins of Labor Day
As you dig into a mountain of ribs today, take a little time to remember all of those people who deserve to be commemorated for their service to the world.
Laws That Punish Pregnant Women for Drinking Do More Harm Than Good
A new study reveals that punitive laws surrounding alcohol use among pregnant women may be rooted in suppressing women's autonomy, rather than improving public health.
Why '23 and Pregnant' is the New '16 and Pregnant'
My pregnancy at 23 swept me into a world I wasn't ready for.
Paleontologists Find Fossils of a Pregnant, 245-Million-Year-Old Sea Reptile
It's the first time live birth has been observed in an archosauromorph, the reptilian parent group from which dinosaurs, birds, and crocodilians derive.
We decoded the super-secret meaning of Beyoncé's pregnancy announcement
On the internet, a photo of a pregnant Beyoncé surrounded by flowers can't just be a photo of a pregnant Beyoncé surrounded by flowers — here's the hidden symbolism behind it all.
Food Safety Experts Say Raw Cookie Dough Might Not Kill Us After All
A new report from the Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food states that pregnant women, the elderly, and very young should no longer be advised against eating raw or lightly cooked eggs.
Florida reports biggest single-day jump in Zika cases to date
As the wait for Congress to pass a Zika funding bill drags on, case counts continue to rise.
How the Politics of Abortion Could Affect Women Who Want to Be Tested for the Zika Virus
US officials are scrambling to deal with the potential spread of the virus, and some fear that the anti-abortion political climate will make things more complicated for pregnant women who want to be tested for it.