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#maternal-health

fromBrooklyn Eagle

1 week ago

Bill would require health insurers to cover full spectrum of childbirth costs

Bipartisan legislation proposes full insurance coverage for childbirth-related costs, reducing financial burdens on families.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Opinion: How we can support Portland families from the start

Inadequate healthcare access and support can lead to tragic maternal and infant losses.

Healthcare

What is an amniotic fluid embolism? Influencer Hailey Okula's deadly childbirth complication explained

Parenting

People Are Sharing How Different Pregnancy And Childbirth Were "Back In The Day"

Wellness

Elaine Welteroth's Birthing Experience Changed Her Lifeand Career Path

fromBrooklyn Eagle

1 week ago

Bill would require health insurers to cover full spectrum of childbirth costs

Bipartisan legislation proposes full insurance coverage for childbirth-related costs, reducing financial burdens on families.

fromPortlandTribune.com

Opinion: How we can support Portland families from the start

Inadequate healthcare access and support can lead to tragic maternal and infant losses.

Healthcare

What is an amniotic fluid embolism? Influencer Hailey Okula's deadly childbirth complication explained

Parenting

People Are Sharing How Different Pregnancy And Childbirth Were "Back In The Day"

Wellness

Elaine Welteroth's Birthing Experience Changed Her Lifeand Career Path

NYC Comptroller Unveils Plan to Improve Maternal Health For Black And Brown Mothers

Brad Lander's plan seeks to reduce maternal health disparities and improve outcomes for Black women and families in NYC.

Right-wing politics

Republicans Are Trying To Push Women To Have More Babies, And It Looks Disturbingly Familiar

Trump proposes controversial incentives for women to have more children, sidelining essential support like childcare and parental leave.

Taking this super common over-the-counter drug while pregnant has been linked to ADHD in kids

Pregnant women using acetaminophen may increase the risk of their children developing ADHD.

fromHarvard Gazette

U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.

Pregnancy-Related U.S. Death Rates Have Jumped in Recent Years

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.

Public health

How Climate Change Is Impacting People's Ability to Have Healthy Pregnancies

OMG science

New study takes on another myth about what causes autism: 'Many mothers feel guilty'

Medicine

Taking this super common over-the-counter drug while pregnant has been linked to ADHD in kids

Pregnant women using acetaminophen may increase the risk of their children developing ADHD.

fromHarvard Gazette

U.S. pregnancy-related deaths continuing to rise - Harvard Gazette

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.

Pregnancy-Related U.S. Death Rates Have Jumped in Recent Years

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.

Public health

How Climate Change Is Impacting People's Ability to Have Healthy Pregnancies

OMG science

New study takes on another myth about what causes autism: 'Many mothers feel guilty'

A Texas abortion ban sponsor aims to clarify when doctors can do the procedure

Texas sees rising maternal deaths after abortion restrictions; lawmakers propose clarification for medical exceptions.

New legislation aims to protect mother's life amidst the abortion ban.

fromThe Washington Post

US news

Once an abortion clinic, it now offers midwives, formula and housing help

The West Alabama Women's Center has shifted from providing abortion services to acting as a vital resource for struggling families.

1 week ago

A Texas abortion ban sponsor aims to clarify when doctors can do the procedure

Texas sees rising maternal deaths after abortion restrictions; lawmakers propose clarification for medical exceptions.

New legislation aims to protect mother's life amidst the abortion ban.

fromThe Washington Post

Once an abortion clinic, it now offers midwives, formula and housing help

The West Alabama Women's Center has shifted from providing abortion services to acting as a vital resource for struggling families.

more#abortion

fromABC7 San Francisco

Bay Area hospital's lullaby program improving birthing outcomes, bonding moms and babies

Inside Wilma Chan Highland Hospital, below the ER and past the cafeteria, there is a special kind of care being administered.

SF parents

#racial-disparities

Black Lives Matter

fromLos Angeles Times

Protesters demand Cedars-Sinai do more to protect pregnant patients of color

Protesters demand Cedars-Sinai implement stronger measures to improve maternal care for patients of color.

philosophy

fromApaonline

Medical Bias as Hierarchy

Kira Johnson's death highlights critical disparities in maternal care for Black women in the U.S.

Black maternal health is about more than survival it's about thriving | Venice Haynes

Maternal mortality rates for Black women in the U.S. remain unacceptably high despite overall declines.

NYC Doula Program Boosts Birth Outcomes For Black, Hispanic Moms

The Citywide Doula Initiative significantly improves maternal health outcomes for Black and Hispanic mothers in NYC.

fromScary Mommy

Public health

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise As The Federal Government Cuts Funding For Maternal Health

fromCbsnews

Black Lives Matter

Tufts University researchers looking to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care

Black Lives Matter

fromLos Angeles Times

Protesters demand Cedars-Sinai do more to protect pregnant patients of color

Protesters demand Cedars-Sinai implement stronger measures to improve maternal care for patients of color.

philosophy

fromApaonline

Medical Bias as Hierarchy

Kira Johnson's death highlights critical disparities in maternal care for Black women in the U.S.

Black maternal health is about more than survival it's about thriving | Venice Haynes

Maternal mortality rates for Black women in the U.S. remain unacceptably high despite overall declines.

NYC Doula Program Boosts Birth Outcomes For Black, Hispanic Moms

The Citywide Doula Initiative significantly improves maternal health outcomes for Black and Hispanic mothers in NYC.

fromScary Mommy

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are On The Rise As The Federal Government Cuts Funding For Maternal Health

The US has the highest pregnancy-related death rate among high-income countries, rising by 28% in five years.

Black Lives Matter

fromCbsnews

Tufts University researchers looking to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care

Black women in Massachusetts face far worse maternal health outcomes than white women, prompting urgent calls for change.

more#racial-disparities

A viral 'mom hack' says blue Gatorade boosts breast milk production. Is it true?

"There is no research to show that Gatorade of any color plays a role in milk supply," says registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo.

Food & drink

Women

fromScary Mommy

Maternal Mortality Rates Went Up In 2024 After A Post-Covid Decline

U.S. maternal mortality rate rose in 2024, indicating a troubling trend amid ongoing healthcare challenges.

The pain was worse than giving birth': why are so many women separated from their babies in prison?

Women in UK prisons suffer intense grief after separation from their newborns shortly after birth.

fromPoynter

ProPublica is a back-to-back Public Service Pulitzer winner - Poynter

ProPublica wins a Pulitzer Prize for urgent reporting on maternal health and abortion laws.

The series highlights the dangerous consequences of delayed medical care for pregnant women.

#chad

Women

Why midwives are worried

US news

As U.S. foreign aid programs grind to a halt, African health leaders look for a silver lining

Women

Why midwives are worried

US news

As U.S. foreign aid programs grind to a halt, African health leaders look for a silver lining

more#chad

#mental-health

Katrina was separated from her newborn twins for 33 days. NSW psychiatrists warn specialised support for mothers is in crisis

The separation of mothers from their newborns can lead to significant mental health challenges.

Supportive healthcare systems are crucial in managing maternal mental health conditions.

Brooklyn Launches First Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health in New York State

Launch of New York State's first Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health to support pregnant individuals and birthing parents.

Creating a Supportive Pregnancy-Postpartum Care Team

A team-based approach improves maternal mental health outcomes.

Collective support during pregnancy is crucial for both mothers and children.

Katrina was separated from her newborn twins for 33 days. NSW psychiatrists warn specialised support for mothers is in crisis

The separation of mothers from their newborns can lead to significant mental health challenges.

Supportive healthcare systems are crucial in managing maternal mental health conditions.

Brooklyn Launches First Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health in New York State

Launch of New York State's first Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health to support pregnant individuals and birthing parents.

Creating a Supportive Pregnancy-Postpartum Care Team

A team-based approach improves maternal mental health outcomes.

Collective support during pregnancy is crucial for both mothers and children.

more#mental-health

fromThe Washington Post

4 weeks ago

Texas Senate votes 31-0 to clarify exceptions to abortion ban

Texas Senate passed a bill to clarify abortion exceptions to save mothers, reflecting bipartisan support for clearer legal guidelines.

Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant

Maternal diabetes during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Parenting

Autism, Inflammation, and the Gut-Brain Axis

Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant

Maternal diabetes during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Parenting

Autism, Inflammation, and the Gut-Brain Axis

more#autism

#artificial-intelligence

Parenting

Whoopi Goldberg Just Destroyed Trump's Baby Bonus Plan, And It's Exactly What We Were All Thinking

fromNews Center

Medicine

Using AI To Analyze Placentas for Faster Detection of Neonatal, Maternal Problems - News Center

Parenting

Whoopi Goldberg Just Destroyed Trump's Baby Bonus Plan, And It's Exactly What We Were All Thinking

fromNews Center

more#artificial-intelligence

Medicine

Using AI To Analyze Placentas for Faster Detection of Neonatal, Maternal Problems - News Center

Privacy technologies

fromKqed

From Science Fiction to Science Fact: Cal Scientists Discover Jupiter's "Mush Balls" | KQED

Google's monopoly on internet ads has been ruled illegal, impacting the fairness of the digital advertising market.

A report reveals over 60% of Black and Latina women in California distrust the state's maternal care system.

fromCbsnews

Queens woman dies 2 weeks after giving birth to twins by C-section. Her family wants answers.

A young mother died two weeks post C-section, raising concerns about hospital care and complications.

#nipt

NYC parents

A Prenatal Test of the Fetus Turns Up Cancers in Pregnant Mothers

OMG science

Could This Prenatal Blood Test Detect Cancer in Pregnant Patients?

A Prenatal Test of the Fetus Turns Up Cancers in Pregnant Mothers

NIPT revolutionizes prenatal testing, yet raises concerns regarding accuracy and potential health implications for expectant mothers.

OMG science

Could This Prenatal Blood Test Detect Cancer in Pregnant Patients?

Noninvasive prenatal blood testing (NIPT) can unexpectedly reveal cancer in the parent rather than chromosomal disorders in the fetus.

New Study Links Diabetes During Pregnancy to Greater A.D.H.D. Risk in Children

Maternal diabetes is linked to a higher risk of neurodevelopmental issues in children, emphasizing the importance of screening and treatment.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Wellness

Fat and Pregnant: A Journey of Love, Discrimination, and Stigma

Alternative medicine

Planning A Pregnancy Diet

Parenting

To Doula or Not to Doula?

fromDaily Mom magazine

Europe news

Evening Primrose Oil For Pregnancy: 10+ Benefits And Risks

fromwww.bbc.com

Medicine

I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born

fromwww.nytimes.com

New Study Links Diabetes During Pregnancy to Greater A.D.H.D. Risk in Children

Maternal diabetes is linked to a higher risk of neurodevelopmental issues in children, emphasizing the importance of screening and treatment.

fromAlternative Medicine Magazine

Wellness

Fat and Pregnant: A Journey of Love, Discrimination, and Stigma

Alternative medicine

Planning A Pregnancy Diet

Parenting

To Doula or Not to Doula?

fromDaily Mom magazine

Europe news

Evening Primrose Oil For Pregnancy: 10+ Benefits And Risks

fromwww.bbc.com

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Medicine

I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born

more#pregnancy

#sub-saharan-africa

UK news

One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

fromwww.independent.co.uk

London startup

People are having more twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

UK news

One pregnant woman dies every two minutes, shocking new figures reveal

London startup

People are having more twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

more#sub-saharan-africa

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.

Women

Aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warns

Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.

Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.

London startup

More people are having twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

fromwww.nytimes.com

Millions of Women Will Lose Access to Contraception as a Result of Trump Aid Cuts

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.

Women

Aid cuts could have pandemic-like effects' on maternal deaths, WHO warns

Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.

Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.

London startup

More people are having twins. How can we make births safer? DW 03/24/2025

more#global-health

Trump administration eviscerates maternal and child health programs

Major cuts to maternal and child health programs by HHS raise serious concerns among health advocates.

Uncertainty surrounds the extent of program eliminations due to vague communication from federal health officials.

fromBrooklyn Paper

#childbirth-complications

New Perinatal Mental Health program aims to combat Brooklyn's high maternal death rate * Brooklyn Paper

The PMH program aims to improve maternal health outcomes for underserved communities in Brooklyn through targeted training for healthcare professionals.

Parenting

Influencer Hailey Okula's husband reveals her cause of death, details tragic final moments in delivery room

Coronavirus

Influencer Hailey Okula's husband reveals her cause of death in first interview

Parenting

Influencer Hailey Okula's husband reveals her cause of death, details tragic final moments in delivery room

more#childbirth-complications

Coronavirus

Influencer Hailey Okula's husband reveals her cause of death in first interview

fromDaily Mom magazine

10 Healing Stages And Recovery After C Section Week By Week

Any movement is going to feel impossible after a c-section. The worst day is usually the 2nd day when fatigue, pain, and the body's trauma hit hard.

Mental health

A midwife says of the aid cuts in Afghanistan: 'No one prioritizes women's lives.'

Declining health support in Afghanistan leads to perilous maternal and infant health crises, resulting in increased deaths during childbirth.

Healthcare

fromThe Nation

Texas Charges a Midwife in the First Arrest Under the State's Abortion Ban

The arrests of midwife Maria Margarita Rojas and associates mark the first criminal charges under Texas's abortion ban since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

UK news

fromIrish Independent

Doctors concerned over nearly 90pc rate of repeat C-sections at maternity unit

High repeat C-section rates indicate a pressing need to address low rates of vaginal births after caesarean in Ireland.

Women in technology

fromFast Company

Why we're ushering in a new era in pregnancy health

Preeclampsia poses significant risks during pregnancy, leading to chronic health issues and highlighting the need for improved maternal care.

Women in technology

BMJ study calls for maximisation of women's potential in healthcare

Female health leaders significantly enhance national wellbeing and should be better utilized in leadership roles.

Investment in womenâs leadership is essential for maximizing contributions to health outcomes.

Babies Being Found in Dumpsters After Texas Abortion Ban

The Texas abortion ban has led to a significant increase in infant abandonment and worsened healthcare access for women, particularly undocumented immigrants.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

Op-Ed | Hochul must close the gap in paid leave to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis | amNewYork

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Medicine

Pakistan's fight against maternal mortality

fromFuturism

Babies Being Found in Dumpsters After Texas Abortion Ban

The Texas abortion ban has led to a significant increase in infant abandonment and worsened healthcare access for women, particularly undocumented immigrants.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

Op-Ed | Hochul must close the gap in paid leave to address New York's maternal and infant mortality crisis | amNewYork

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Medicine

Pakistan's fight against maternal mortality

more#infant-mortality

'Stroke Mama' suffered brain bleed at 38 after giving birth, reveals 2 warning signs

Pregnancy increases stroke risk, especially in the months around childbirth, with heightened danger for Black women.

fromTravel + Leisure

This Is the No. 1 Place to Live for Gender Equality - and It Ranks for Happiness and Global Peace, Too

Iceland is recognized as the best country in the world for women's rights and quality of life, according to a new Forbes report.

Medicine

fromFast Company

How to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural America

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.

Hochul's budget plan includes $1.2K in bonus cash for welfare recipients when they have a baby

Hochul's plan aims to improve maternal and infant health by providing financial support to pregnant welfare recipients, reflecting a positive step for vulnerable households.

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