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PREGNANCY


War in Ukraine: Woman gives birth in UK after fleeing country

Staff arranged a call so Lesia Husar could introduce her husband, who is still in Ukraine, to their son.

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Britney Spears announces 'devastating' miscarriage

The singer reveals she and personal trainer partner Sam Asghari have "lost our miracle baby".

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Horizon Behavioral Health to start program for pregnant, postpartum women battling substance abuse

Horizon Behavioral Health in Lynchburg is dedicating more than $670,000 in state funding, to reduce substance abuse for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as mothers with children up to age five.

Pregnant YouTuber Trisha Paytas has called out critics for 'sex-work shaming' after their OnlyFans photos received backlash

Controversial influencer Trisha Paytas tweeted nude pictures promoting their OnlyFans account while pregnant, sparking debate.

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We asked you to tell us about your pandemic pregnancies. Your responses are heart-wrenching, haunting and touching.

Last summer, we asked: “Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months?” ... “We want to hear from you.”

7 diseases, conditions pregnancy may ‘cure’

Pregnancy: It's not all aches, pains and morning sickness! Carrying a child has been shown to help ease symptoms in some of these cases.

My pandemic post-pregnancy: ‘People don’t realize how lonely the NICU experience can be’

In 2016, Valerie Collignon gave birth at 35 weeks, which resulted in a week-long NICU stay that she described as “traumatizing.”

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘You wait that long -- it was not exactly what I expected to have happen’

Hilary Blevins wasn’t sure if she’d ever be a mom.

My pandemic pregnancy loss: ‘The silence told me everything I needed to know’

In writing this series, I’ve enjoyed hearing and learning about what’s been different, how people have been coping and adapting, and think about my own family’s timing and how we’ll manage it all.

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Pregnant? Looking to get the COVID vaccine? Here’s what you need to know

ROANOKE, Va. – Expectant mothers planning to welcome a child during the coronavirus pandemic have an important decision to make: should they get the COVID-19 vaccine? Many pregnant women fear backlash for making either decision. “Given that pregnant women are at increased risk of severe disease from COVID-19, the vaccine is definitely a good option for women, especially if they’re likely to be exposed,” said Silverman. “The risk of getting COVID-19 while your pregnant far outweigh the risks of this vaccine,” said Dr. Nunziato. AdThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said the vaccine doesn’t contain the live virus, so it won’t infect pregnant women or their babies.

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to be ready at any point. I didn’t know it’d be the next day.’

It certainly wasn’t planned this way, but Claire Nackashi had to deal with almost every aspect of her pregnancy, pandemic-style.

Early menopause comes with health risks -- but there’s something that can delay it

Past studies have shown that women who go through menopause before the age of 45 have an increased risk of early death, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

51-year-old mother acts as a surrogate for her daughter, gives birth to her own grandaughter

51-year-old Julie Loving was the gestational surrogate for her daughter, Breanna Lockwood, who was told by doctors that she can’t have children. According to Lockwood, she and her husband pursued other avenues to parenthood before deciding on having her mother as the surrogate. “The biggest supporter in my life is giving us our biggest blessing. My beautiful mama is carrying her first grandchild,” Lockwood wrote in a February Instagram post announcing the soon-to-be arrival of her baby. Briar Juliette Lockwood was born this November and her mother said they are all “doing fantastic and healthy."

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘Sure enough, I have (a brain aneurysm)’

In an effort to be proactive about her health, last summer, Julianne C. scheduled a test. She had no idea where it would lead: Namely, to two life-changing discoveries.

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I was lucky I acted fast’

Author’s note: This is not MY personal story, per se, (despite the “my pandemic pregnancy” headline), but a story told by our readers, week by week. Today’s is shared by Yvonne.

My pandemic pregnancy: ‘I wanted to celebrate my rainbow’

When Kayla Molina found out she was pregnant, she felt excited, hopeful and optimistic.

My pandemic pregnancy, positive for COVID-19: ’This is definitely different’

When she was six months along in her pregnancy, Patricia Alvarez tested positive for coronavirus.

My pandemic pregnancy: ’We’re 18 years old ... We had to jump in’

When Delicia Garza’s newborn daughter underwent surgery, an operation that required an overnight hospital stay, the San Antonio woman said it felt like the walls were closing in on her.

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My pandemic pregnancy: From infertility to cancer to IVF to a 20-week scare: ‘It happened exactly how it was supposed to’

When Hillary Calhoun’s fertility doctor brought her in for a procedure and then a nurse called her just a few short business days later, asking her to come into the office immediately, the now-36-year-old had a hunch something wasn’t right.

My (hopeful) pandemic pregnancy: Inside the world of IVF and COVID-19 -- ‘It’s terrifying’

Going though in vitro fertilization, or IVF, under normal circumstances, can be a challenge, both mentally and physically -- and for some, that’s phrasing it mildly.

Pregnant during the pandemic? We want to hear about it!

Are you or your partner pregnant -- or have you delivered in the past few months? We want to hear from you.

Are you pregnant or trying for a baby? Everything to know as coronavirus pandemic continues

Whether you’re pregnant now or you were hoping to be in the next few months, this might feel like an overwhelming time, living through the current coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Time magazine recently reported that fact in an article this week about COVID-19 and how it relates to pregnant women. Yes, pregnant women are generally more susceptible to viruses, for example, the flu. It’s true that there’s limited information and published literature about exactly how susceptible pregnant women are to COVID-19, and the severity of infection. If you’re pregnant or had been trying for a baby, stay in even better contact with your doctor or health care provider.

Alcohol not safe during pregnancy, doctors say

The American Academy of Pediatrics says the best advice for pregnant women is to avoid alcohol completely. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.

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