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1 Min Read

AMA statement on Texas SB8

New law bans virtually all abortions in the state, interfering with patient-physician relationship.

Press Releases
Diana M. Gillman, MD
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9 Min Read

Q&A: Ob-gyn is working to sway vaccine-hesitant pregnant patients

COVID-19 vaccines have been found to be safe for pregnant people, but vaccination rates are low. This frustrates one ob-gyn as she works to change minds.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 9, 2021

In the news: COVID-19 vaccine boosters, Delta variant surging, CDC recommendations on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women, Biden urges Congress to address high drug prices.

Publications & Newsletters
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11 Min Read

July 30, 2021: National Advocacy Update

AMA advocates to improve maternal health and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

What it’s like to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Ramos

AMA member Diana Ramos, MD, says one of the great things about her specialty is that it lets you build the practice and the lifestyle you want.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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7 Min Read

June 4, 2021: National Advocacy Update

Utilizing data mapping to tackle maternal mortality and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Veronica Gillispie-Bell, MD handing a new mother in a hospital bed her newborn.
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10 Min Read

Q&A: How Ochsner Health gives moms a digital connection to care

Ochsner helps moms measure vitals at home and share them with doctors. Some in Congress—alarmed by rising U.S. maternal death rate—want to take the idea national.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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9 Min Read

Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH, on COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the use of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Woman holding an infant
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4 Min Read

Examining the Black U.S. maternal mortality rate and how to cut it

Black women are up to four times likelier than white women to die from a pregnancy-related cause. Learn more with the AMA.

Population Health