Maternal mental health has always been a focus of Barkin's research. Recently, she's begun to focus on the impact of climate disasters. In one study, Barkin's team surveyed 101 postpartum women in ...

Climate disasters inflict outsized harm on pregnant and young families The howling winds of a tornado jolted Jelessica Monard awake in the early morning hours last fall.

Thirty-five years ago, the U.S. experienced an average of nine such disasters each year. The growing risks are not lost on new parents, said epidemiologist Jennifer Barkin, a professor at Mercer ...

As the maternal mortality rate continues to rise among Black women in the U.S., one family is turning the tragedy of losing a loved one to inform and protect future mothers. According to the CDC ...

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers April 5 to April 11.

Medicaid is a cornerstone of maternal health care, providing coverage for nearly two-thirds of women of reproductive age and financing 42% of all births in the United States. If federal Medicaid ...

Perinatal maternal stress may alter gut microbiota in mothers and infants, potentially increasing inflammatory bacteria linked to health risks. A scoping review highlights the need for better ...

Unveiling its new logo with a theme, ‘Rebirth’, same vision, new look, the organization assured that, it will not relent to prioritize the health, wellbeing of women, children and family at large.

The new logo for Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand As Ever has proved to be controversial - but the thinking behind the palm trees and hummingbirds that feature on it have now been revealed ...

BBC Behind Holiday Disaster Drama From ‘Shrink Next Door’ Scribe Catherine Shepherd & Various Artists. By Max Goldbart. Max Goldbart. International TV Co-Editor @Goldbart1 ...

A new study sheds light on the profound challenges faced by mothers of young children in maintaining health-promoting activities (HPA) following man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks.

Diane Kruger in 'Little Disasters' Roughcut / Paramount Global / Kristóf Galgóczi Németh EXCLUSIVE: Here are a couple of exclusive images of Inglourious Basterds star Diane Kruger in buzzy ...