Surveillance report describes abortion rates and ratios in the United States
CDC releases surveillance report on abortion rates and ratios in the United States
A surveillance summary reports on abortion rates and ratios in the United States.
A new CDC report tracks U.S. abortion rates and ratios from 2013 to 2022, providing key data for understanding trends over the past decade.
Report describes alcohol and substance co-use among pregnant females in the United States
Report examines alcohol and substance use patterns among pregnant people in the US
An observational report describes alcohol and substance co-use among pregnant females aged 12-44 years in the United States.
A new report looks at how often pregnant people in the US use alcohol and other substances together, aiming to clarify current trends.
U.S. study examines maternal smoking during pregnancy prevalence in 2020 births
Study examines how many U.S. mothers reported smoking during pregnancy in 2020
An observational study of mothers who gave birth in the United States in 2020 examined the percentage who reported smoking cigarettes at any…
A 2020 report tracks U.S. births to mothers who reported smoking cigarettes at any time during pregnancy, highlighting ongoing health concer…
Observational report finds inconsistencies and disparities in alcohol screening for pregnant persons
Report finds inconsistencies in alcohol screening for pregnant people across U.S. regions
An observational report from 24 U.S. jurisdictions found inconsistencies and disparities in alcohol screening and brief intervention among p…
A new report reveals inconsistent alcohol screening and counseling for pregnant people across 24 U.S. states and territories.
Report identifies barriers to donor human milk for very low birthweight infants in NICUs
Report examines challenges in providing donor milk to premature infants in NICUs
A report describes barriers to providing donor human milk for very low birthweight infants in U.S.
A new report highlights barriers to giving donor human milk to very low birthweight babies in neonatal intensive care units.
CDC report outlines syphilis testing and treatment roles for providers outside prenatal care
How can doctors outside prenatal care help stop syphilis in newborns?
A CDC Vital Signs report describes how health care providers outside of prenatal care settings can help prevent congenital syphilis in pregn…
Doctors outside prenatal care must test and treat pregnant patients for syphilis to stop deadly newborn infections, as many miss traditional…
Survey finds 11.5% of US pregnant women report drinking, 3.9% binge drinking in past month
Survey finds some pregnant women in the US report drinking alcohol or binge drinking
An observational survey of pregnant women aged 18-44 in the US found 11.5% reported current alcohol consumption and 3.9% reported binge drin…
A recent survey shows 11.5% of pregnant women in the US reported drinking alcohol and 3.9% reported binge drinking in the past 30 days.
Observational report examines intimate partner violence among pregnant women in nine U.S. jurisdictions
Report examines intimate partner violence among pregnant women in nine U.S. areas
An observational report from nine U.S. jurisdictions describes intimate partner violence among pregnant women.
A new report examines intimate partner violence among pregnant women across nine U.S. areas, highlighting a serious public health concern wi…
U.S. teen birth rate declined from 61.8 to 17.4 per 1,000 females from 1991 to 2018
Teen birth rates in the U.S. have dropped dramatically since 1991
An observational statistical report of U.S.
Teen birth rates in the U.S. have dropped dramatically since 1991, falling from 62 babies per 1,000 girls to a record low of 17 per 1,000 by…
Observational report examines smoking behaviors among women before, during, and after pregnancy
Report examines smoking patterns in women before, during, and after pregnancy
An observational report describes cigarette smoking behaviors among pregnant women during the perinatal period in the United States.
A new report details smoking habits in women before, during, and after pregnancy, but its findings have not yet been released.
Case report finds Brucella canis exposures in 17 people and 5 animals caring for infected stray dog
Case report finds 17 people exposed to dog bacteria while caring for pregnant stray
A field investigation report from South Carolina describes Brucella canis exposures in 17 people and 5 animals who cared for a pregnant stra…
Health officials in South Carolina found 17 people and five animals exposed to dog bacteria while caring for an infected pregnant stray.
Report describes global progress toward maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination
Global health officials report progress toward eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus
A global report outlines progress toward eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus worldwide.
Global health officials report progress toward eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus between 2000 and 2022.