Women's and Maternal Health

Reporting on the unexpected ripple effects of abortion restrictions might mean rethinking your assumptions.

There are a number of reasons why the U.S. health care system is falling short when it comes to maternity care. All of them are about money.

A journalist struggled to find women willing to share their stories of reproductive coercion. Then a connection made through Facebook brought the reporting to life.

Domestic violence is an overlooked driver of homelessness among women in California. A journalist recounts her experience interviewing survivors, who sought to share their stories in an effort to reclaim control and heal from trauma.

Florida’s infant mortality crisis | A South Florida Sun Sentinel special report

Born to die: Florida’s infant mortality crisis | A South Florida Sun Sentinel special report

Florida doctors see a health crisis unfolding: Infant mortality rates in the state persist at levels higher than the national average, but equally as concerning is the rising number of premature births.

Babies are dying, mothers are suffering. Despite millions spent on the problem, little changes. Why?

Two reporters share insights and tips from their in-depth reporting on America’s maternity care crisis and the unequal harms suffered by pregnant women of color and their children.