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Digital life

What's the best state in the US to have a baby? Here's where California ranked

California ranks 11th among U.S. states for childbirth benefits according to Forbes Advisor, excelling yet just outside the top 10.

Expecting mothers nationwide face challenging conditions related to childbirth costs and medical care access according to the Forbes Advisor study. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

2 days ago

Medicine

One death is too many': abortion bans usher in US maternal mortality crisis

Abortion restrictions in the US are exacerbating the maternal and infant mortality crisis, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Digital life

What's the best state in the US to have a baby? Here's where California ranked

California ranks 11th among U.S. states for childbirth benefits according to Forbes Advisor, excelling yet just outside the top 10.

Expecting mothers nationwide face challenging conditions related to childbirth costs and medical care access according to the Forbes Advisor study. [ more ]

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#bats

Mail Online

OMG science

Rise in pesticides linked to a surge in infant deaths, study finds

Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

Collapsing animal population killing thousands of CHILDREN

The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says

The decline in bat populations due to a fungal disease has been linked to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates in affected areas. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

Rise in pesticides linked to a surge in infant deaths, study finds

Increased pesticide use, driven by declining bat populations, is linked to a rise in infant mortality rates. [ more ]

Mail Online

OMG science

Collapsing animal population killing thousands of CHILDREN

The decline in bat populations from a deadly fungus has significantly increased pesticide usage, correlating with higher infant mortality rates in the US. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

OMG science

Loss of bats to lethal fungus linked to 1,300 child deaths in US, study says

The decline in bat populations due to a fungal disease has been linked to increased pesticide use and higher infant mortality rates in affected areas. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OMG science

Surprising New Research Links Infant Mortality to Crashing Bat Populations

Increased pesticide use due to bat population decline correlates with higher infant mortality rates, highlighting environmental health risks. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

NHS trust admits contaminated feed caused baby's death after decade of denial

An NHS trust admitted responsibility for a baby's death due to contaminated feed, reversing over a decade of denial. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

UK begins inquiry into how nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven babies

A public inquiry has been launched to examine the circumstances surrounding Lucy Letby's convictions for murdering seven infants in a neonatal unit. [ more ]

#sids

Irish Independent

Privacy professionals

HSE probes whether babies from homeless families are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Sids remains a significant cause of infant mortality in Ireland, particularly among marginalized families. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Privacy professionals

HSE probes whether babies from homeless families are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome

SIDS is the second leading cause of death for newborns in Ireland, especially among marginalized families. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Privacy professionals

HSE probes whether babies from homeless families are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Sids remains a significant cause of infant mortality in Ireland, particularly among marginalized families. [ more ]

Irish Independent

Privacy professionals

HSE probes whether babies from homeless families are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome

SIDS is the second leading cause of death for newborns in Ireland, especially among marginalized families. [ more ]

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time.com

1 month ago

OMG science

The Infants Among the War Dead

The Israel-Hamas war has seen significant loss of infant life, highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Medicine

Why does postnatal care only last a few weeks? New data shows it should be years | Devi Sridhar

Scientific progress and modern medicine have significantly reduced infant mortality rates since 1950.

More than a third of women worldwide experience long-term health complications after giving birth, often unnoticed by the health system. [ more ]

#public-health

BBC News

Coronavirus

Whooping cough: Vaccine expert 'very worried' by whooping cough deaths

Vaccination rates in pregnant women must increase to protect infants from whooping cough, particularly in the face of rising cases and deaths in England. [ more ]

Independent.ie

6 months ago

Health

Fall in death rate from worst diseases, but ageing population and lower birth rate to put strain on Ireland's health system

Infant deaths increased by 14.1% between 2019 and 2021.

Death rates from respiratory illnesses, circulatory system diseases, and cancer decreased significantly. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Medicine

Infant mortality in Texas has risen 13% since abortion ban

Abortion ban in Texas led to a significant increase in infant deaths, especially due to congenital anomalies, indicating potential consequences of similar bans in other states. [ more ]

Axios

Medicine

Study links spike in infant deaths to Texas abortion ban

Restrictive abortion policies may impact infant health and mortality rates, shown by increased deaths in Texas post-implementation of Senate Bill 8. [ more ]

BBC News

Coronavirus

Whooping cough: Vaccine expert 'very worried' by whooping cough deaths

Vaccination rates in pregnant women must increase to protect infants from whooping cough, particularly in the face of rising cases and deaths in England. [ more ]

Independent.ie

6 months ago

Health

Fall in death rate from worst diseases, but ageing population and lower birth rate to put strain on Ireland's health system

Infant deaths increased by 14.1% between 2019 and 2021.

Death rates from respiratory illnesses, circulatory system diseases, and cancer decreased significantly. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Medicine

Infant mortality in Texas has risen 13% since abortion ban

Abortion ban in Texas led to a significant increase in infant deaths, especially due to congenital anomalies, indicating potential consequences of similar bans in other states. [ more ]

Axios

Medicine

Study links spike in infant deaths to Texas abortion ban

Restrictive abortion policies may impact infant health and mortality rates, shown by increased deaths in Texas post-implementation of Senate Bill 8. [ more ]

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#maternal-health

Sun Sentinel

Medicine

Babies born early, ill, or dead: Florida spends millions on prevention. Why isn't it getting better?

Bereavement doulas like Jennifer Clayton provide crucial support for grieving families after infant loss. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Medicine

Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?

Many rural areas in the US lack hospital services for delivering babies, causing declines in prenatal care.

Maternal deaths and infant mortality rates are persistently high in states like Georgia and Louisiana. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Medicine

Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?

Many rural areas in the US lack hospital services for delivering babies, causing declines in prenatal care.

Maternal deaths and infant mortality rates are persistently high in states like Georgia and Louisiana. [ more ]

Sun Sentinel

Medicine

Babies born early, ill, or dead: Florida spends millions on prevention. Why isn't it getting better?

Bereavement doulas like Jennifer Clayton provide crucial support for grieving families after infant loss. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Medicine

Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?

Many rural areas in the US lack hospital services for delivering babies, causing declines in prenatal care.

Maternal deaths and infant mortality rates are persistently high in states like Georgia and Louisiana. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Medicine

Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?

Many rural areas in the US lack hospital services for delivering babies, causing declines in prenatal care.

Maternal deaths and infant mortality rates are persistently high in states like Georgia and Louisiana. [ more ]

morematernal-health

english.elpais.com

6 months ago

Medicine

Mississippi has the nation's worst infant mortality. It will allow earlier Medicaid to help babies

Mississippi law allows earlier Medicaid coverage for pregnant women to improve outcomes

New law provides Medicaid coverage for pregnant women's outpatient care for 60 days [ more ]

#abortion-ban

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Missouri GOP Blocks Abortion Exceptions, Goes After Planned Parenthood

The Missouri Senate blocked an amendment to the state's abortion ban that would have allowed exceptions in cases of rape and incest.

Missouri has a high rate of maternal and infant mortality, despite many maternal deaths being preventable. [ more ]

Truthout

Health

Infant Mortality Rose 13 Percent in Texas After Abortion Ban, Study Finds

Deaths of babies under 28 days old in Texas rose significantly after the state's near-total abortion ban in 2021. [ more ]

Fast Company

Law

Texas deaths of newborns rose 13% after the abortion ban

More newborns and infants in Texas are dying due to the state's abortion ban, causing a significant increase in infant mortality rates. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Missouri GOP Blocks Abortion Exceptions, Goes After Planned Parenthood

The Missouri Senate blocked an amendment to the state's abortion ban that would have allowed exceptions in cases of rape and incest.

Missouri has a high rate of maternal and infant mortality, despite many maternal deaths being preventable. [ more ]

Truthout

Health

Infant Mortality Rose 13 Percent in Texas After Abortion Ban, Study Finds

Deaths of babies under 28 days old in Texas rose significantly after the state's near-total abortion ban in 2021. [ more ]

Fast Company

Law

Texas deaths of newborns rose 13% after the abortion ban

More newborns and infants in Texas are dying due to the state's abortion ban, causing a significant increase in infant mortality rates. [ more ]

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#racial-disparities

www.mercurynews.com

Public health

Statistics show the U.S. health care system is failing Black babies and their families. A new Oakland clinic wants to change that.

Black families face unique challenges in the healthcare system, which can lead to anxiety and stress.

The BLOOM: Black Baby Equity Clinic, staffed by healthcare workers who share the racial identities of the families they serve, aims to address the racial disparities in infant mortality. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

Medicine

Johns Hopkins Study Finds That Infant Mortality Rose in Texas After Abortion Ban

Higher infant mortality rates in states with abortion restrictions, like Texas, were found, increasing 8% with a ban in 2021. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Public health

Statistics show the U.S. health care system is failing Black babies and their families. A new Oakland clinic wants to change that.

Black families face unique challenges in the healthcare system, which can lead to anxiety and stress.

The BLOOM: Black Baby Equity Clinic, staffed by healthcare workers who share the racial identities of the families they serve, aims to address the racial disparities in infant mortality. [ more ]

www.esquire.com

Medicine

Johns Hopkins Study Finds That Infant Mortality Rose in Texas After Abortion Ban

Higher infant mortality rates in states with abortion restrictions, like Texas, were found, increasing 8% with a ban in 2021. [ more ]

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www.bostonherald.com

Public health

Can family doctors deliver rural America from its maternal health crisis?

Many rural areas in the US lack hospital services for delivering babies, causing declines in prenatal care.

Maternal deaths and infant mortality rates are persistently high in states like Georgia and Louisiana. [ more ]

Futurism

2 months ago

Health

Infant Mortality Spikes After Abortion Ban

More babies are dying in Texas post the restrictive abortion law, with deaths increasing by 12.9%, mostly due to congenital defects. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Medicine

In Texas, Infant Mortality Rose After Abortion Ban

Abortion bans in Texas led to a 13% rise in infant mortality in 2022, driven by congenital anomalies, showing potential consequences on infant health. [ more ]

Washington Post

US news

Infant death rate spiked in Texas after restrictive abortion law, study finds

Restrictive abortion laws linked to higher infant death rates and birth defects in Texas post-six weeks ban. [ more ]

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