Black women in the U.S. face the highest maternal mortality rates, with D.C. experiencing a severe crisis with 90% of ...

POSTPARTUM depression (PPD) affects 10–15% of individuals following childbirth, with higher prevalence observed in marginalised communities. Alarmingly, mental health conditions like PPD are now the ...

Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023 ...

Currently, mothers can lose their coverage after 60 days if they don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. Advocates argue that period is insufficient for postpartum recovery and puts new mothers at risk.

Immigrants and allies hosted a rally in Prince George's County for birthright citizenship. A local organization changing the ...

As the world celebrates Black History Month, February has special meaning in Washington D.C. A local author shares how an ...

A CDC report shows postpartum depression affects about 1 in 8 women of reproductive age. 29-44% of Black women experience ...

Destiny's Child alum Michelle Williams thought she "blew it" for her Broadway career when she quit the 2018 production of Once On This Island after two weeks to seek treatment for depression.

“Black women need to think about putting themselves first in their postpartum journey,” says Jakora Thompson, a 39-year-old ...

Located inside the Le Meridien hotel, Ziva Postpartum Retreat offers personalized packages and a menu of services for women who have recently given birth.

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes are at high risk for CVD, yet ...

Mount Sinai doctors will present new research on use of artificial intelligence systems, and more, at 2025 SMFM Annual Pregnancy Meeting ...