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Studies in animals have found that marijuana may affect the lining of the uterus and make it less likely for an embryo to successfully implant, the authors said. They call for further research exploring the effects of marijuana on fertility, particularly given the increasing legalization of the drug. … [Read more...] about Marijuana use may reduce chances of getting pregnant

"Repeat births can negatively impact the mother’s education and job opportunities as well as the health of the next generation. Teens, parents, health care providers, and others need to do much more to reduce unintended pregnancies," Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the CDC, said in a statement. … [Read more...] about 20% of Pregnant Teens Already Have a Child

Of the women who reported having an abortion, more than 57 percent noted they'd faced at least one major life stressor in the preceding year. For instance, nearly 20 percent had lost their job; 16 percent had separated from a partner; 14 percent had fallen behind on rent or mortgage; and nearly 12 percent had moved several times. … [Read more...] about Why Women Choose Abortion

This story is part of CES, where our editors will bring you the latest news and the hottest gadgets of the entirely virtual CES 2021. As a pregnant woman, I went into CES 2021 eager to see technology that could make the childbearing experience easier. I want data to help predict if things have a chance of going wrong, I want surveillance of the health of my pregnancy and I want all the technology possible to make raising a newborn easier. … [Read more...] about At CES 2021, baby tech keeps booming

After hearing detailed presentations about the vaccine’s efficacy and safety data from Pfizer and FDA scientists, as well as public comments, the VRBPAC voted 17 to four in favor of the EUA with one abstention. Several members who did not vote for the EUA stressed that they only objected to allowing the vaccine’s use in 16- and 17-year-olds, because few were in the study and scant safety data exist for those ages. “Adolescents do not get very sick [from COVID-19], seldom get hospitalized, and I’ll bet it’s a very small number of deaths,” said Cody Meissner, a pediatrician at Tufts University School of Medicine, who didn’t think the risk for that age bracket was worth the potential benefit. … [Read more...] about FDA panel backs Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, paving way for emergency use in the United States