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The syphilis case rate in Cuyahoga County has risen by 174% over the last five years, double the rate of increase nationwide.

Within the last year, three hospital systems in Northeast Ohio closed their maternal care centers in rural areas creating areas with no access to hospitals, birth centers or providers that offer obstetric care. Some expecting parents are turning to midwifery care to fill the gaps.

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.

An Ohio staffing requirement has shut down two baby boxes, where infants can be surrendered anonymously. It’s sparked debate about options for people carrying unwanted pregnancies to term.

The start of pregnancy — as well as exactly when that happens — is a hot topic in some state legislatures and U.S. courts. Understanding the nuances of what happens when has never been more important.

A Boston hospital gets daily, home blood pressure checks for moms at risk for the pregnancy complication, pre-eclampsia. The effort is a response to alarming rates of Black maternal mortality.

The state of Ohio has launched a new program designed to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies on Medicaid.

According to a new report from the CDC, four out of five pregnancy-related deaths are preventable. The leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths include opioid overdose, stress exacerbating mental health conditions, excessive bleeding, heart problems and infections.

The number of abortions in Ohio continue to decline. 323 fewer abortions were reported in 2019 than in 2018 according to numbers in the latest Ohio...

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