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Reproductive Health

Reproductive health supports well-being across the lifespan. The National Academies examine access, education, and care related to fertility and pregnancy. 

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Opportunities to Prevent Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Disease and Maternal Mortality Identified in New Report

News Release

Cardiovascular conditions are a leading cause of pregnancy-related death for women in the United States. A new National Academies report makes recommendations to help reduce mortality and improve maternal health outcomes throughout the reproductive period.

Apr 21, 2026
Pregnant Black Female Measuring Blood Pressure Having Low Tension Indoor

Featured Publications

Featured work

Human Genome Editing Initiative

Initiative

In Progress

After Roe: A Webinar Series

Educational/Outreach Activity

In Formation

Assessment of NIH Research on Women's Health

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Developing a Framework to Address Legal, Ethical, Regulatory, and Policy Issues for Research Specific to Pregnant and Lactating Persons

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Assessing Health Outcomes by Birth Settings

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Reproductive Health Services: Assessing the Safety and Quality of Abortion Care in the U.S.

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Completed

Units

Social and Economic Systems Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
Happy and smiling multiracial family with grandparents by the beach in New England

Center for Health, People, and Places (CHPP)

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Health Care and Public Health Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress
Extensive series of patients, doctors and nurses of various ages and ethnicities in a modern exam room. Used for: A Long COVID Definition A Chronic, Systemic Disease State with Profound Consequences

Biomedical and Health Sciences Program Area

Oversight Unit

In Progress

Examining Critical Mental Health Issues Across the Reproductive Life Cycle. A Webinar

Standing Committee

Completed

Board on Global Health

Standing Committee

Recently Completed

The Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Standing Committee

In Progress

Board on Health Care Services

Standing Committee

Recently Completed

Standing Committee on Primary Care

Standing Committee

Recently Completed

Standing Committee on Reproductive Health, Equity, and Society

Standing Committee

Recently Completed
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