Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid for pregnant mothers but only until 2028
Lawmakers are hopeful expanding healthcare access will bring down Alabama’s climbing infant and maternal mortality rates.
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We Are IH: Kamloops social worker is a trusted advocate
For Interior Health (IH) social worker Magalie Knopf, her destination is the product of her journey. Born in Haiti, she was ...
After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth ...
Study reveals birthweight inequities among Hispanic subgroups
A study published in SSM—Population Health sheds light on significant variations in birthweights among Hispanic subgroups in ...
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Here’s What RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Means for Abortion Access
During his confirmation hearings, the HHS secretary nominee said he would fall in line with the Trump administration’s goals.
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Maternal HIV Status Impacts Infant Size, Study Shows
Positive HIV status as well as socioeconomic disadvantages, not breastfeeding, are associated with infant length and birth ...
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UNICEF sounds alarm over child crisis in eastern DR Congo
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Thursday issued a stark warning over escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of ...
Moving Mums initiative helps to transform maternal health in Sheffield
Sheffield Hallam University has played a pivotal role in an innovative project aimed at improving maternal and infant health ...
Local African American doula and mom address ongoing black maternal mortality crisis
The CDC reports that black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women.
Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups
Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in high-risk populations ...
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids' hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, ...
States with abortion bans had an even higher than expected infant death rate. Here’s why.
Evidence indicates many wealthier people have been able to travel to terminate pregnancies, contributing to increases in abortions despite bans. However, people who are poor, nonwhite and live in ...