March of Dimes' annual report on infant and maternal health drops the U.S. from a C- to a D+, citing a 15-year high in the preterm birth rate. But it also offers some encouraging signs and solutions.| NPR
The Abortion in the U.S. Dashboard is an ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation following the overturning of Roe v. Wade.| KFF
States banning/restricting abortion have fewer maternity care providers, more maternity care “deserts,” and higher rates of maternal mortality and infant death.| www.commonwealthfund.org
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Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands release. It affects several bodily functions and mainly helps regulate your body's response to stress.| Cleveland Clinic