Beyoncé, Serena Williams’ Traumatic Birth Experiences Highlight Ongoing Need For Improved Maternal Care In U.S.

“People tend to think about pregnancy as a universally happy experience,” said Daniel Grossman, of the University of California at San Francisco. “But the reality is that pregnancy is inherently risky. ... Black women face significantly higher risks during pregnancy, and Beyoncé and Serena Williams help to put a very well-known face to these risks.” In other public health news: the need for men to be tested for BRCA2 gene; the psychological harms of technology on children; drinking water during hot weather; and more.

from Kaiser Health News https://ift.tt/2vszYMf