pregnancy

Lorna Little, MSW is the first black woman to lead St. Anne’s in 110 years

May 2, 2019

Lorna Little, MSW is President and CEO of St. Anne’s, the Los Angeles social services agency focused on the most vulnerable population of moms - those in the foster care system, or who have faced homelessness. ... read more »

How data and evidence can help us solve the problem of African American maternal mortality

April 18, 2019

I’m a doctor and a scientist. When we’re looking to solve a problem, we’re a lot like detectives. We follow the evidence. ... read more »

L.A. Nightclub Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Suit

July 5, 2018

La Louisanne will pay $82,500 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit ... read more »

Pregnancy Myths Busted | Kaiser Permanente Thrive

May 10, 2018

Dr. Veronica Grijalva, an OB/GYN at Kaiser Permanente Thrive in West LA, separates the pregnancy facts from fiction in a myth busting interview with Brooke Thomas. ... read more / watch video »

Pregnant Schoolgirls Arrested In Tanzania In Harsh Anti-Sex Campaign

January 18, 2018

Authorities are reportedly looking for the men who impregnated the girls. Records indicate that over 50 girls have become pregnant over the last 24 months. ... read more »

Zika and the Threat to Pregnant Women and Their Babies: How Your Local Health Departments Work to Keep Communities Safe

May 18, 2017

Q&A with Dr. Oscar Alleyne, Senior Advisor for Public Health Programs National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) ... read more »

San Diego Trainer Overcomes Hurdles on the Track and in Life