Some states and hospital systems have updated their policies on drug testing for pregnant women and newborns, aiming to better support patients’ treatment and recovery from substance use disorder and combat racial…
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When courts dodge and delay abortion questions, pregnant people pay the price
All eyes were on the U.S. Supreme Court recently as it issued opinions that blatantly dodged urgent questions about abortion access nationwide. At the same time, a Michigan court lifted restrictions, expanding…
Loss of federal protection in Idaho spurs pregnant patients to plan for emergency air transport
Since the U.S. Supreme Court decided in January to consider a case about whether a federal law regarding emergency medical treatment supersedes an abortion ban in Idaho, air transports out of state…
Abortion included in pregnant workers protections law
Rules on how employers can comply with a federal law that provides protections for pregnant workers are set to take effect in roughly two months. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provided clarity to…