Pfizer launches first COVID-19 vaccine trial for pregnant women
Pregnant women face a greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and have been frustrated by a lack of clear guidance on vaccination.
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Meghan and Prince Harry expecting again
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex broke the news in an Instagram post on Valentine's Day that they are expecting their second child. Meghan's pregnancy comes after she announced she had suffered a miscarriage last summer. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata joins CBSN with more on the reaction from London.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry expecting second child
The couple's first child, Archie, will soon be a big brother.
Pregnant women seek guidance on COVID vaccine
Many expectant mothers nationwide are conflicted about getting a coronavirus vaccine and confused by the lack of clear guidance. Journalist Anna Louie Sussman joined CBSN to discuss her latest piece for The New Yorker about the challenges many pregnant women are facing because of the pandemic.
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths
Myths and misconceptions about the coronavirus vaccine are causing fear. Dr. Jay Huber, a fertility doctor in Louisiana, clears up those claims and says he does not think reproductive-age women should be concerned about their future fertility if they get this COVID-19 vaccine. Nikki Battiste reports.
The facts about COVID vaccine and infertility
Misinformation about COVID vaccines and infertility are scaring some women from becoming immunized. Nikki Battiste shares the facts in CBS News' series Women and the Pandemic.
U.S. vaccination efforts pick up speed
The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is picking up speed, but more contagious variants continue to spread in at least 35 states. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports, and Dr. Dara Kass, an ER doctor and medical contributor for Yahoo News, joins CBSN to discuss the growing threat of mutations.
Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
Johnson said she's still "nervous" about being pregnant and having coronavirus, but is focused on getting "enough rest."
Pregnant women concerned about COVID vaccine over lack of data
Pregnant women face a dilemma in deciding whether to get vaccinated because they were excluded from initial trials.
WorldView: Croatia quake; Argentina abortion vote
A powerful earthquake struck Croatia. Argentina's Senate voted to legalize abortion up to the 14th week of pregnancy. Britain's House of Commons takes up the Brexit trade deal. And Prince Harry and Meghan's son Archie made a surprise appearance on their podcast debut. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joins "CBSN AM" with today's headlines from around the world.
51-year-old mom delivers her daughter's baby
"The sacrifices she took to bring this little slice of heaven into our world takes my breath away," Breanna Lockwood said about her mom, Julie Loving.
Woman in labor refused to go to the hospital until she voted
"It was an odd situation, but she wanted to vote and that was her right as an American citizen," a poll worker said.
51-year-old mom carrying daughter's baby
"I feel like it's Christmas Eve every day," Breanna Lockwood said of her mom carrying her baby.
Newborn photos honor mother killed in alleged DUI crash
"[I'm] here standing strong and telling you to please don't drink and drive,"James Alvarez said. "I lost my wife but most of all, my daughter will never know her mother."
SCOTUS rejects request to reinstate medication abortion restriction
The unsigned order is the high court's first decision following the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce supporter of abortion rights.
Chrissy Teigen shares heartbreaking news of pregnancy loss
"To our Jack—I'm so sorry that the first few moments of your life were met with so many complications, that we couldn't give you the home you needed to survive. We will always love you," Teigen wrote on Instagram.
How Black doulas are fighting maternal mortality
Black moms are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy or childbirth-related causes than white mothers.
Could COVID reverse trends and drive a teen pregnancy boom in Japan?
One group says lockdowns could bring a glut of unplanned pregnancies in developing countries, and there are signs the trend could extend into one of the world's most developed.
Daily health headlines: Chance of blood clots last 12 weeks after having babies, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: Chance of blood clots last 12 weeks after having babies, stopping smoking may help mental health, plus more top stories .
The American Stroke Association is issuing stroke risk guidelines for women to help identify and reduce risk
For the first time, the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association are issuing stroke risk guidelines for women. The ASA is emphasizing that hormones, birth control, pregnancy, and childbirth play a role in a woman's risk of a stroke and that exercise, a low-sodium diet, and regular check-ups go a long way to keeping women heart healthy. Alison Harmelin reports.
Daily health headlines: Doctors link baby's breathing problems to mom's antidepressant use, plus more top health stories
Daily health headlines: Doctors link baby's breathing problems to mom's antidepressant use, new evidence working out can prevent diabetes, plus more top stories.
Daily health headlines: Doctors say men may also want to improve their diet before starting a family, plus more top health stories
Daily health headlines: Doctors say men may also want to improve their diet before starting a family, a common prescription may come with an unexpected side effect and more top health stories.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend reveal they're expecting 3rd child
The couple revealed the news in Legend's music video for the song "Wild."
Dr. Alan Copperman, director of Infertility at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, talks about new guidelines that recommend just one baby at a time
The Centers for Disease Control say the rate of twin births is up 76 percent over three decades - many, the result of fertility treatments. Dr. Alan Copperman, director of Infertility at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York, talks about new guidelines that recommend just one baby at a time.
Daily health headlines: A chemical outlawed for nearly 20 years may still pose health risks, plus more top stories
Daily health headlines: New concerns over a common drug given to pregnant women, a chemical outlawed for nearly 20 years may still pose health risks, plus more top stories.
3 children, 1 teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, police say
Vance says "selling access to the White House" is "disgusting"
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