COVID poses high risks for pregnant women: Study
Pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are at a significantly higher risk for pre-term birth, a recent study found. Nikki Battiste has more on the dangers of COVID-19 during pregnancy.
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COVID infections during pregnancy linked to higher risks
A new study found pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are at a significantly higher risk for pre-term births.
COVID boosters to be advised for many Americans
Many Americans could soon be lining up for coronavirus booster shots. As CBS News' David Begnaud reports, the Biden administration is expected to recommend a third dose for people who received a Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Then, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with her analysis.
Young mom dies of COVID days after giving birth
After an emergency C-section, Kristen McMullen was only able to hold her baby "a few short minutes" before being rushed to the ICU, her family said.
CDC urges COVID vaccine during pregnancy
The CDC updated its guidelines to strongly urge pregnant people to get vaccinated. New research shows no risk of a miscarriage, but those pregnant still face a serious risk of contracting a COVID infection. Janet Shamlian reports.
Fauci on vaccine boosters and pregnancy guidance
The FDA's authorization of a COVID booster shot for immunocompromised individuals is expected to be imminent. It comes after new guidance from the CDC recommending pregnant women receive the vaccine. President Biden's chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss.
Delta variant worsens U.S. summer surge
The U.S. is facing a worsening coronavirus outbreak amid a Delta variant surge. As CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports, some hospitals are overwhelmed yet again. Then, emergency medicine physician Dr. Anand Swaminathan joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the day's coronavirus headlines, including a plan to authorize booster shots for immunocompromised people.
Senator calls for paid leave for pregnancy loss
Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth is pushing for paid leave for pregnancy loss as she shares her own personal story. The legislation introduced Tuesday would give three days of paid leave for women after a pregnancy loss, failed adoption or surrogacy arrangement or unsuccessful fertility procedure. Duckworth shared why this issue is personal to her with CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns.
Triplets celebrate simultaneous pregnancies
The Tran triplets were born just four minutes apart, and now the sisters are celebrating another milestone: They're due to deliver babies over the next four months. CBS Los Angeles' Michele Gile has their story. Read more here.
Pregnant CEO to investors: Don't diss me for being pregnant
Knix Wear founder Joanna Griffiths said women face an "unspoken rule" that they can't raise money while pregnant.
Abortion case poses challenge to Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will hear arguments next term over Mississippi's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. It will be the first abortion access case to come before the now 6 to 3 conservative majority. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford joins CBSN AM to discuss the implications.
Legal expert on Mississippi's abortion law
On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear a dispute over Mississippi's ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. This will be the first abortion access case taken up by the now 6-3 conservative majority. Ilya Shapiro, vice president of the Cato Institute and director of the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies, joins CBSN to discuss.
Full interview: Duckworth
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, sits down with CBS News congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes to discuss her pregnancy, her take on President Trump, and more.
Breaking Senate barriers
Senator Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, talks to "Face the Nation" guest host Nancy Cordes about her struggle with infertility and becoming the first senator who would give birth while in office.
Why Starbucks covers pricey IVF
For some couples, finding a job that offers benefits to cover infertility treatments could be the difference between having kids and not. You might expect a tech company or big bank to offer coverage for treatments like in vitro fertilization, but Starbucks also offers the perk even for part-time baristas. Anna Werner reports.
Human chain rescues woman in labor
A dump truck came to the rescue of a woman in labor during Harvey's onslaught. Andrea Smith and her husband Greg were stranded inside their Houston apartment Sunday with up to three feet of water outside. When strong contractions kicked in, neighbors called on the fire department to send a truck.
Transgender man gives birth to boy
A transgender man in Oregon who gave birth to a baby boy is sharing his pregnancy on social media in hopes of changing the stigma surrounding it. An estimated 1.4 million adults in the U.S. identify as transgender, but the government has no documented numbers on transgender men who have given birth. Mireya Villarreal spoke to the family about their journey.
Gene experiment
Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University have safely repaired a disease-causing gene in human embryos - a huge step forward in preventing genetic diseases. Dina Fine Maron, Scientific American medicine and health editor, joins CBSN to discuss the legality and implications of this new medical breakthrough.
Genetics breakthrough
Researchers say they've made a breakthrough in gene editing. For the first time, researchers have successfully repaired a genetic mutation in human embryos, which has the potential to prevent a birth defect. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook weighs in.
Pregnancy surprise for Navy sailor
While her husband was serving in the Navy overseas, a California mom was secretly carrying their child. Natasha Daugherty surprised her husband, Chris, with the pregnancy when he returned home. Jamie Yuccas spoke with the couple.
Jill Biden & Carolyn Miles
On International Children's Day, Save the Children is releasing its End of Childhood Index, which evaluates countries by events that disrupt childhood, such as food insecurity, violence, teen pregnancy and lack of education. Save the Children board chair Dr. Jill Biden and Carolyn Miles, president and CEO of the nonprofit, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the report's findings.
Zika in Texas
Fifteen pregnant women in Cameron County, Texas, have tested positive for Zika virus so far this year. Dr. Jon LaPook reports on how county authorities are working to stop the spread through mosquito control and public education.
Zika outbreak
Spring is here and with it comes the threat of Zika, the virus spread by mosquitoes. So far this year, 18 women in the Rio Grande Valley have been infected with the virus linked to birth defects. Dr. Jon LaPook reports from Brownsville, Texas.
2,000-year-old Egyptian mummy was actually pregnant woman
Believing the mummy was a male priest, researchers were surprised to see the small hands and feet of a fetus on X-ray scans.
Serena Williams on pregnancy
Serena Williams is speaking out for the first time since she revealed she won a grand slam tournament while pregnant earlier this year. The tennis star spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King on stage at this year's TED2017 conference about her pregnancy, love life and career. Dana Jacobson reports.
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Trump urges Israel and Palestinians to embrace peace as living hostages freed
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
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Government shutdown live updates as stalemate poised to begin third week
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
153 unvaccinated South Carolina students quarantining after measles exposure
More than 150 unvaccinated students exposed to measles in South Carolina schools are quarantining, according to local health officials.
The threat when China buys American farmland
National security experts are concerned about farmland Chinese entities own in the U.S. that is next to sensitive sites, including critical infrastructure and military installations.
Ousted NSA head Gen. Tim Haugh on his firing
In his first television interview since his firing, Gen. Tim Haugh discusses his termination by the Trump administration.
Coral reefs are first environmental system to pass climate "tipping point"
Crucial for marine life and the global economy, coral reefs are the planet's first major environmental system to cross a climate "tipping point" as the world warms.
Drug-resistant superbugs' spread surging, World Health Organization warns
The United Nations' health agency says the number of drug-resistant bacterial infections is surging, compromising life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially deadly.
Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court today
The former justice who was the deciding vote on some of the Supreme Court's most consequential decisions talks about the Court today, and about his memoir, "Life, Law & Liberty."
2 killed in small plane crash on highway in Massachusetts
A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.