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#texas-legislation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
more#texas-legislation
#pregnancy-risks
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
more#pregnancy-risks
#reproductive-rights
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

People Are Twice as Likely to Die During Pregnancy in States With Abortion Bans

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.
more#reproductive-rights
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

New York City Council hears proposed legislation for permanent doula training and services program | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

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.
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

New York City Council hears proposed legislation for permanent doula training and services program | amNewYork

more#new-york-city
#legal-action
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

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.
Healthcare
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

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.
more#legal-action
#public-health
Medicine
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

A New Study Shows Just How Terribly Mothers' Mental Health Is Declining In The U.S.

Moms' mental and physical health are declining according to recent scientific data from a comprehensive study.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

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.
Public health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

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.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

A New Study Shows Just How Terribly Mothers' Mental Health Is Declining In The U.S.

Moms' mental and physical health are declining according to recent scientific data from a comprehensive study.
Public health
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

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.
Public health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

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.
more#public-health
#preeclampsia
Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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.
fromsilive
4 weeks ago
Parenting

How an unnoticed pregnancy complication almost ended a young Staten Island mom's life

Women in technology
fromFast Company
3 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromsilive
4 weeks ago

How an unnoticed pregnancy complication almost ended a young Staten Island mom's life

Preeclampsia can develop unnoticed during pregnancy, posing severe risks.
It's crucial for expectant mothers to trust their instincts about their health.
more#preeclampsia
Black Lives Matter
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Outraged Over A Legally Dead Black Woman In Georgia Still Forced To Carry Her Pregnancy

The case of Adriana Smith illuminates the complex legal and ethical issues surrounding maternal care and pregnancy laws in Georgia.
#childbirth
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month 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.
more#childbirth
#black-women
Black Lives Matter
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

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#black-women
Right-wing politics
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

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.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

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
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

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
1 month ago

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.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
US news
fromPoynter
1 month ago

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
more#chad
#mental-health
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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
fromBKReader
2 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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
fromBKReader
2 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

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
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

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.
#autism
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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.
more#autism
#racial-disparities
Public health
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

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.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

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.
more#racial-disparities
#artificial-intelligence
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

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

fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Parenting

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

more#artificial-intelligence
Privacy technologies
fromKqed
2 months ago

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.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

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
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
NYC parents

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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.
more#nipt
#pregnancy
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

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.
more#pregnancy
#sub-saharan-africa
more#sub-saharan-africa
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

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.
#childbirth-complications
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Parenting

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

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Parenting

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

more#childbirth-complications
fromDaily Mom magazine
2 months ago

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
#global-health
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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.
more#global-health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

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.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

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 women’s leadership is essential for maximizing contributions to health outcomes.
#infant-mortality
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

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
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
5 months ago

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
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

more#infant-mortality
Miscellaneous
fromTODAY.com
4 months ago

'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.
Miscellaneous
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

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
5 months ago

How to meet the unique healthcare needs of rural America

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

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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