health of women during pregnancy, child birth, and the postpartum period
Allyson Felix, 38, has welcomed her son after experiencing a previous 'life-threatening' delivery.
"My birth experience inspires me to continue to ... Show more
Husband Of Kansas City Chiefs Cheer Alum Speaks Out On Wife's Death After Stillbirth
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Allyson Felix, 38, has welcomed her son after experiencing a previous 'life-threatening' delivery.
"My birth experience inspires me to continue to ... Show more
Employers must give their workers time off for an abortion or pregnancy care, according to final federal rule
cnn.com/2024/04/16/business/pregnant-workers-abortion-employers/
Becerra says rural health would improve if states expand Medicaid: Rural health outcomes would improve if more states expanded Medicaid, Health and Human ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4597920-becerra-hhs-rural-health-states-expand-medicaid-mississippi/
Christy Turlington Burns Will Always Be in Fashion: But these days, the supermodel's focus is fixed on a better future for moms everywhere
harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a60538137/christy-turlington-burns-interview-2024/
Christy Turlington Burns Explains Why Taking On Some Modeling Gigs Today Is “Too Much”
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FG safe motherhood initiative targets seven million women: The Federal Government on, Monday, launched guidelines on safe motherhood, targeting at least seven ...
punchng.com/fg-safe-motherhood-initiative-targets-seven-million-women/
My twin babies didn’t survive their premature birth – and I’m left to wonder why: Women of colour like me are more likely to experience pregnancy complications ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2024/apr/22/my-twin-babies-didnt-survive-their-premature-birth-and-im-left-to-wonder-why
To close racial gap in maternal health, some states take aim at ‘implicit bias’: Experts are pushing states to mandate training for medical professionals to ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/to-close-racial-gap-in-maternal-health-some-states-take-aim-at-implicit-bias/
'It is about saving lives': Maternal mortality crisis impacting Black mothers: In a concerning trend, maternal mortality rates continue to rise ...
newschannel5.com/news/it-is-about-saving-lives-maternal-mortality-crisis-impacting-black-mothers
Feelgood Norfolk wants county to be UK's wellness capital: Feel Good Norfolk’s Sarah Groves: “We want people to think of Norfolk as The Wellness Capital of the ...
edp24.co.uk/news/24252098.feelgood-norfolk-wants-county-uks-wellness-capital/
The 1 Thing Black Doctors Want You To Know About Being Pregnant While Black: Too many Black birthing parents have to think about this.
huffpost.com/entry/how-to-reduce-black-maternal-mortality_l_64dd2680e4b05a467803e037
New Generations Are Embracing Alternative Birthing Experiences: Young Black mothers are taking their maternal health journeys into their own hands by expanding ...
girlsunited.essence.com/article/mutha-moments-birthing-experiences/
Understanding obstetric violence and why it is a global concern: OBV is systematically inflicted upon women and girls with a callous disregard for the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493180/understanding-obstetric-violence-and-why-it-is-a-global-concern
Understanding obstetric violence and why it is a concern: Several women have suffered obstetric violence (OBV) at the hands of healthcare workers instead of ...
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/health/article/2001492560/understanding-obstetric-violence-and-why-it-is-a-concern
Elvie Lights Up Times Square to Smash Postpartum Taboos: Femtech brand Elvie puts maternal health under the microscope with its first Times Square billboard.
adweek.com/creativity/elvie-lights-up-times-square-to-smash-postpartum-taboos/
Pregnant at 35: The start of "advanced maternal age" shouldn't be feared
axios.com/2024/04/09/pregnant-35-older-advanced-maternal-age-geriatric
Editorial: Lawmakers can, and should, address Louisiana's maternal and infant mortality crisis
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/opinion/our_views/editorial-lawmakers-should-address-maternal-mortality/article_09d868c9-733b-5238-9e2c-59f814a1fad9.html
Leading doctor: chronic disease links to experiences in infancy: The prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes could be influenced by a lack of proper ...
royalgazette.com/health/news/article/20240408/leading-doctor-chronic-disease-links-to-experiences-in-infancy/
World Health Day Addressing 10 Key Health Challenges For Indian Women : World Health Day Addressing 10 Key Health Challenges For Indian Women World Health Day ...
femina.in/wellness/health/world-health-day-addressing-10-key-health-challenges-for-indian-women-283905.html
The oral health of the pregnant woman - Guyana Chronicle: Conditions such as malnutrition, high blood pressure, diabetes, and infections could increase the risk ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/07/the-oral-health-of-the-pregnant-woman/
Youngkin signs bills to require health insurance coverage for doulas: Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed bills aimed at improving maternal health outcomes — among ...
richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/youngkin-doulas-black-maternal-health-general-assembly/article_34a9f222-f379-11ee-8dc9-e36a8194fce6.html
A program in Flint, Michigan "prescribes” cash payments to every pregnant person or guardian and infant in the city, with the goal of improving infant and ... Show more
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5 Things You Need To Know About Pre- And Post-Natal Supplements: What supplements should you take before, during and after pregnancy? Vogue speaks to the experts ...
vogue.co.uk/article/best-pre-natal-supplements
A Doula Program Dedicated To Economically Empowering Black Mothers Just Received $2M From Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
essence.com/news/money-career/mackenzie-scott-black-mothers-doula-care/
The concerning rise of C-sections: Government must not ignore this growing health crisis
thedailystar.net/opinion/editorial/news/the-concerning-rise-c-sections-3577481
Maternities of death in counties : Most facilities lack the necessary equipment for basic maternity services.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/maternities-of-death-in-counties--4569940
A decade under Modi: Sex ratio improves, crimes against women rise: A quick look at how the Modi government fared on creating more opportunities for Indian women ...
scroll.in/article/1063188/a-decade-under-modi-sex-ratio-improves-crimes-against-women-rise
Louisiana expands access to doulas, offering expecting mothers additional guidance, support
theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/louisiana-expands-access-to-doulas-offering-expecting-mothers-additional-guidance-support/article_299598ca-eac6-11ee-9994-bf88b12bbf1a.html
Moms and babies in St. Louis face risky pregnancies and first year: Many advocates talked of the importance of increasing access to doulas, professionals who ...
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/moms-and-babies-in-st-louis-face-risky-pregnancies-and-first-year/article_96597cb0-e7ce-11ee-a50c-e33b2194b54c.html
Heat wave can trigger miscarriage, premature delivery, maternal experts warn - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/heat-wave-can-trigger-miscarriage-premature-delivery-maternal-experts-warn/
Here’s how we are investing in ‘her’: The world marked International Women's Day on Friday, March 8, 2024.
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Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Optiva Capital recommits to women empowerment: Optiva Capital Partners has reiterated its commitment to women’s empowerment as the 2024 International Women’s Day ...
punchng.com/optiva-capital-recommits-to-women-empowerment/
Half of Victorian mothers miss vital mental health screenings after birth: Mothers are supposed to be screened for depression at least once during pregnancy and ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/half-of-victorian-mothers-miss-vital-mental-health-screenings-after-birth-20240313-p5fc1q.html
Good news: The US maternal death rate is stable, not skyrocketing, as reported: A new study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-good-news-maternal-death-stable.html
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage is great, but reducing access is dangerous
desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2024/03/10/iowa-postpartum-medicaid-coverage-reduced-access-harmful-income-threshold/72872097007/
Maternal health - especially racial mortality disparities - draw more attention from Shapiro Administration
pennlive.com/news/2024/03/maternal-health-especially-racial-mortality-disparities-draw-more-attention-from-shapiro-administration.html
State Department of Health announces $1.7 million to tackle maternal mortality: The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reserving $1.7 million in grant money to ...
post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/03/08/pennsylvania-state-department-health-maternal-mortality/stories/202403080106
Medicaid eligibility during pandemic led to increased postpartum coverage, study suggests
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-medicaid-eligibility-pandemic-postpartum-coverage.html
Floods, drought blocking access to maternal health services in Tana River: During the recent floods, most deliveries were conducted by unskilled birth attendants ...
standardmedia.co.ke/coast/article/2001490843/floods-drought-blocking-access-to-maternal-health-services-in-tana-river
Caught in naira redesign web, pregnant women bear heavy burdens: "Pregnant women, just like every average Nigerian, experienced the naira scarcity ...
punchng.com/caught-in-naira-redesign-web-pregnant-women-bear-heavy-burdens/
Amma Birth Companions scoops GSK IMPACT Award and £40,000 funding: A charity which helps vulnerable woman, refugees and asylum seekers on their journey to giving ...
heraldscotland.com/news/24160397.amma-birth-companions-scoops-gsk-impact-award-40-000-funding/
Want To Save Black Mothers? Start By Honoring Our Stories And Bodily Autonomy: Reminders that Black birthing people are more likely to die in childbirth are ...
essence.com/lifestyle/black-women-and-pregnancy/
The History That Explains Today’s Shortage of Black Midwives: Understanding the origin of this disparity is key to addressing the shortage of midwives of color ...
time.com/6727306/black-midwife-shortage-history/
Here’s how to reduce maternal deaths: Despite commendable efforts to improve maternal health outcomes, challenges persist, hindering the nation’s progress ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/here-s-how-to-reduce-maternal-deaths-4538878
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New study links placental oxygen levels to fetal brain development: A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-links-placental-oxygen-fetal-brain.html
‘Medical colonialism’: midwives sue Hawaii over law regulating Native birth workers
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/27/hawaii-midwives-lawsuit-birth-regulation-indigenous
Pregnant women in SA should be offered social grants — it will save the state money in the long run
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/opinion-and-analysis/2024-02-26-pregnant-women-in-sa-should-be-offered-social-grants-it-will-save-the-state-money-in-the-long-run/
Safe Abortion: Groups want Sanwo-Olu to reinstate suspended guideline: The campaigner said unsafe abortion in Nigeria constitutes 10 per cent of the global ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/672011-safe-abortion-groups-want-sanwo-olu-to-reinstate-suspended-guideline.html
UK steps up aid for Gaza, focusing on women's health in war-torn region: Government allocates £4.25m for essential services as thousands face dire conditions
thenationalnews.com/mena/palestine-israel/2024/02/25/uk-steps-up-aid-for-gaza-focusing-on-womens-health-in-war-torn-region/
Maternal health bills advancing in Virginia legislature: Among them are efforts to reestablish a maternal health task force, expand maternal mortality data ...
richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/virginia-black-maternal-health-carroll-foy-youngkin/article_4608fd84-d1ae-11ee-8379-138efdfc34c7.html
Gov. Sanders against extending postpartum Medicaid coverage: Arkansas had the highest known rate of maternal mortality in the U.S. between 2018-2020.
axios.com/local/nw-arkansas/2024/02/23/sarah-huckabee-sanders-medicaid-coverage-mothers
Complications for Pregnant Veterans Have Doubled, Report Finds: The report, which notes that Black women have a higher rate of complication ...
propublica.org/article/complications-pregnant-veterans-doubled-2011-2020
How a boom in tongue-tie surgery is putting babies at risk: A procedure to snip a baby's tongue to improve feeding is gaining popularity - but experts warn ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/how-a-boom-in-tongue-tie-surgery-is-putting-babies-at-risk-2918034
Can I become a mother at the age of 40: Being a mother at 40 can come with its own set of challenges and it is very important to be aware of the potential ...
financialexpress.com/life/can-i-become-a-mother-at-the-age-of-40-3395758/
Maternal syphilis rates tripled between 2016 and 2022: CDC: The number of expecting mothers with syphilis in the United States more than tripled between 2016 and ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4473269-maternal-syphilis-rates-tripled-cdc/
Doulas improve health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid: Report: Story at a glance Doula care improves health outcomes for pregnant women with Medicaid ...
thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/4471237-doulas-improve-health-outcomes-pregnant-women-with-medicaid/
FG promises to curb maternal, infant deaths - Healthwise: The Federal Government says it will prioritise maternal and child health to reduce maternal and infant ...
healthwise.punchng.com/fg-promises-to-curb-maternal-infant-deaths/
How can Louisiana tame infant, maternal mortality? More nurses, better payments proposed
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/legislature/louisiana-nurses-share-solutions-to-infant-maternal-deaths/article_9121bbe8-c6b5-11ee-964b-4f8ecba49aad.html
Premature Births Rose in the U.S. After Years of Decline, New Data Shows: The reason behind the rise isn’t clear, but experts say maternal health may offer some ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/08/well/family/premature-births-maternal-age.html
Repeat pre-eclampsia testing does not yield better outcomes for pregnant women, study finds
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-02-pre-eclampsia-yield-outcomes-pregnant.html
Sudanese writer Nesrine Malik wrote an essay for The Guardian on Tuesday that focused on what she called the "war on women in Gaza."
Read more: www.jordannews.jo/Section-20/Middle-East/War-on-Gaza-s-women-undergoing-labor-without-anesthetic-Nesrine-Malik-34126
If you're a mom raising a young kid in L.A., join us in a new moms group on Facebook. Engage with fellow parents, ask your burning questions and connect with ... Show more www.facebook.com/groups/926059095045683
Lack of Attention to Women's Health 6 Weeks After Childbirth: The historical focus on reducing maternal mortality has been accompanied by a relative neglect of ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/lack-attention-womens-health-6-weeks-after-childbirth-2024a10001ic
'Unsafe abortions fueling female infertility, maternal deaths' - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/unsafe-abortions-fueling-female-infertility-maternal-deaths/
Nasarawa to tackle child, maternal mortality: The Nasarawa State government on Friday launched a multi-sectoral action plan on food and nutrition to tackle ...
punchng.com/nasarawa-to-tackle-child-maternal-mortality/
Could eating more fermented foods help improve mental health?
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eating-more-fermented-foods-help-improve-mental-health-gut-microbiome
‘My baby nearly died during birth because I wasn’t listened to,’ says Black journalist
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/baby-nearly-died-black-maternal-mortality-b2485288.html
The Switch Up — Black maternal mortality crisis: An American epidemic: Black birthing people are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related ...
thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/4397048-the-switch-up-black-maternal-mortality-crisis/
Opinion: For rural women, the struggle is just to access prenatal and maternal health care
denverpost.com/2024/01/30/maternal-health-care-rural-doctors-labor-delivery/
Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to severe newborn respiratory distress: Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases the risk of severe respiratory ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-prenatal-air-pollution-exposure-linked.html
11 Self-Care Essentials Olympian Allyson Felix Swears By: For Bazaar's "Take the Edge Off" series, we break down the beauty and wellness favorites Olympian and ...
harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a46462945/take-the-edge-off-allyson-felix/
Doctors could refuse treatment on moral grounds under proposed Iowa bill: Des Moines OB-GYN Kaaren Oleson speaks out against a proposed bill that would allow ...
thegazette.com/state-government/doctors-could-refuse-treatment-on-moral-grounds-under-proposed-iowa-bill/
Maternal health funding announced following tragic death of Jessica Cronshaw: Jess’ family, her partner, and friends started a campaign to change the way women ...
lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/maternal-health-funding-announced-following-28522374
The deadly pregnancy complication you've never heard of: Most women only learn what it is when they are diagnosed with it. But preeclampsia is a top contributor ...
dw.com/en/preeclampsia-the-deadly-pregnancy-complication-youve-never-heard-of/a-68096628
Health officials outline efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Iowa : Lawmakers have passed measures meant to improve access in rural areas
thegazette.com/state-government/health-officials-outline-efforts-to-reduce-maternal-deaths-in-iowa/
Gynaecologists fear mortality rise as hardship worsens anaemia in pregnant women - Healthwise
healthwise.punchng.com/gynaecologists-fear-mortality-rise-as-hardship-worsens-anaemia-in-pregnant-women/
Research explains why protein-poor diet during pregnancy increases risk of prostate cancer in offspring
medicalxpress.com/news/2024-01-protein-poor-diet-pregnancy-prostate.html
How Kisumu has transformed maternal, child healthcare in two years: How Kisumu has transformed maternal, child healthcare in two years
nation.africa/kenya/health/how-kisumu-has-transformed-maternal-child-healthcare-in-two-years-4493492
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