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Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide

It’s a startling statistic: In the United States, a woman’s risk of being killed grows when she becomes pregnant and after giving birth — by about 20 percent, on average. How pregnant women and women who have recently given birth die in Louisiana Pregnancy-associated deaths from 2017 to 2020 total deaths 20 40 60 Accidental overdose Homicide Motor vehicle crash …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Is your pregnancy putting your lungs at risk? 5 tips to manage COPD risks for all moms-to-be

Hindustan Times

Are you struggling with respiratory issues while pregnant? Lung conditions like COPD can be caused by various habits and factors.” She revealed, “Over time, COPD can lead to severe complications such as respiratory failure, lung infections, and cardiovascular diseases. Pregnant women should be cautious as they are more prone to lung conditions like COPD during their pregnancy. This is why …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be

Associated Press

Many moms-to-be opt for blood tests during pregnancy to check for fetal disorders such as Down syndrome. “They looked like healthy, young women and they reported themselves as being healthy,” said Dr. Diana Bianchi, the senior author of the government study published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. Many medical groups now recommend offering cell-free DNA tests during …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Making the case for universal immunisation with digital tools

Hindustan Times

On Thursdays in Rojana, Madhya Pradesh, mothers, cradling their infants, share a common mission: “Sui lagwane jaana hai”. Once registered, health care workers can track necessary vaccinations for pregnant women, record delivery outcomes, and register newborns, initiating their vaccination schedule. For migrant workers, who often face disruptions in vaccination schedules, U-WIN’s mobile app ensures continuity by allowing families to access …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka CM Orders Blacklisting of Pharma Firm After Maternal Deaths

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru:Over 4 deaths of pregnant women in Ballari District Hospital since November 11, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday directed officials concerned to blacklist the West Bengal based Pharma company for supply of alleged ‘substandard’ Ringer lactate solution supplied to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance in the body. As per the expert committee report, Rao said the expert committee stated …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Two newborns died on Skid Row. Officials want to prevent it from happening again

LA Times

Following the deaths this month of two newborn babies on Skid Row, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors called Tuesday for a ramping up of services for pregnant women living on the streets. After the two deaths, Supervisor Hilda Solis, whose district includes Skid Row, introduced a motion asking for county officials to craft a plan to improve outreach …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Cinnamon, spice and "everything nice" – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves

Salon

Spices bring up feelings of comfort, cultural belonging and holidays. In September 2024, Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization created to inform consumers about products sold in the U.S., investigated more than three dozen ground cinnamon products and found that 1 in 3 contained lead levels above 1 part per million, enough to trigger a recall in New York, one U.S. …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Queensland experiencing worst whooping cough epidemic on record, costing the life of two-month-old baby

ABC

Queensland is experiencing its worst whooping cough epidemic on record, costing the life of a two-month-old baby this year, the state's outgoing Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says. He said plummeting whooping cough vaccination rates in pregnant women was a particular concern, given it provided some protection for their babies. Queensland Health communicable diseases branch executive director Heidi Carroll said …

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4 weeks ago

Vitamins taken during pregnancy may contain high levels of lead, arsenic: Study

India Today

Multivitamins are now a popular way to boost your regular diet, especially if you're lacking certain vitamins and minerals in the body. The study revealed that many of these multivitamins sold in the market lack essential nutrients vital for a healthy pregnancy, while some contain unsafe levels of toxic metals. However, some prenatal vitamins may not contain the amounts listed …

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1 month ago

Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water

NPR

Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water toggle caption Chris O'Meara/AP/AP Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo advised local governments across the state on Friday to stop adding fluoride to their community water supplies. "Adding optimal amounts of fluoride into our community water supplies can prevent at least 25% of tooth decay in children and adults, …

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1 month ago

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

CNN

KFF Health News — In April, just 12 weeks into her pregnancy, Kathleen Clark was standing at the receptionist window of her OB-GYN’s office when she was asked to pay $960, the total the office estimated she would owe after she delivered. Medical billing and women’s health experts believe OB-GYN offices adopted the practice to manage the high cost of …

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1 month ago

Pregnant moms, take note! Having this every day can strengthen your child's bones

Hindustan Times

Drinking milk while being pregnant to develop strong bones for your child may not be enough. It was observed that mothers who took Vitamin D supplements while being pregnant, had children with better bone density, than mothers who didn’t. The study stresses on the importance of Vitamin D supplementation for pregnant women to give birth to children with better bone …

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Maternity care for asylum seekers "unacceptably" poor researchers say

NL Times

Maternity care for asylum seekers is unacceptably poor and unnecessarily increases the health risks for pregnant women and their unborn children, researchers from the Erasmus MC concluded in a study into maternity care for asylum seekers and refugees. Even if maternity care providers see pregnant asylum seekers before 12 weeks, they often disappear due to transfers between COA locations, which …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The Newly Revived Zombie Laws Threatening to Lock Up Women When They Miscarry

Slate

Last week, the Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral arguments in one of a pair of cases that will determine access to abortion in the state. A trial judge bought Kaul’s argument, and now the case is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which has a new liberal majority since the 2022 election of Justice Janet Protasiewicz. A woman who babysat for …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Scientists link spontaneous miscarriages to three types of air pollutants

Daily Mail

Air pollution released from the burning of fossil fuels may be linked to an uptick in miscarriages, a new study has found. This research comes on the heels of a separate review study that found air pollution exposure during pregnancy may be linked to greater risk of children developing autism. The study found that women who were pregnant in spring …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Lahore air pollution: UNICEF warns of ‘devastating effects’ on children, pregnant women

The Hindu

The United Nation’s children’s agency on Monday warned that the health of 11 million children in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province is in danger because of air pollution that experts say has become a fifth season in recent years. UNICEF warns of ‘devastating effects’ UNICEF's representative in Pakistan, Abdullah Fadil, in a statement urged the government to make urgent and greater …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Pregnant people are targeted for marijuana — but harms from prohibition can be worse

Salon

Less than 24 hours after being discharged from the hospital, a new mother was resting at home with her newborn baby when she got an unexpected knock on the door. As of this writing, 24 states included substance use in pregnancy in their definitions of “childhood abuse or neglect,” and some states in which cannabis was legal have even charged …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

The expanding fitness options for pregnant women

Live Mint

For more women, working out while pregnant now just feels like working out. Using the app, however, “I’d walk away and say, ‘Oh, I can feel that.’" Women who exercise while pregnant face lower risks for complications like gestational diabetes, hypertension and preeclampsia, and decrease their chances of cesarean section and postpartum depression, says Lisa Chasan-Taber, professor of epidemiology at …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Doctors call for whooping cough vaccination uptake amid worst year on record for cases

ABC

Whooping cough cases across Australia have passed 40,000 in a year for the first time since recording began more than 30 years ago. "Whooping cough doesn't just affect kids," she said. "Unfortunately, the last whooping cough vaccine children get is age four and then next is about 13-14 years of age," she said. Infectious disease experts say pregnant women should …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy shown to improve bone density in childhood

The Independent

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

MSNBC hosts tie Trump's 'whether women like it or not' boast to Texas mom's death

Raw Story

The entire panel on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" lit into Donald Trump on Thursday morning over new comments he made about controlling women's lives –– and then tied him to the death of a pregnant woman in Texas. During Trump's rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Wednesday night, he followed up on his previous boast that he is a "protector" of …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction

NPR

Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction toggle caption Brian Mann/NPR PITTSBURGH — Megan Norris, who lives outside Pittsburgh, has battled severe heroin and fentanyl addiction for more than a decade. "They're scared, they're terrified" Dr. Ilana Hull, a doctor at the University of Pittsburgh, said it's clear most women experiencing the kind of severe addiction that …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Fake clinics pressure pregnant women with ‘low-budget horror movies’

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The idea of deceiving the women we are here to serve is unthinkable.” open …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

I’m raising my rapist’s baby because I couldn’t get an abortion. This is the reality of reproductive care in America

The Independent

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Opinion | The Tragic Link Between Pregnancy and Homicide

Is your pregnancy putting your lungs at risk? 5 tips to manage COPD risks for all moms-to-be

Prenatal blood test can sometimes hint at cancer in moms-to-be

Making the case for universal immunisation with digital tools

Karnataka CM Orders Blacklisting of Pharma Firm After Maternal Deaths

Two newborns died on Skid Row. Officials want to prevent it from happening again

Cinnamon, spice and "everything nice" – why lead-tainted cinnamon products have turned up on shelves

Queensland experiencing worst whooping cough epidemic on record, costing the life of two-month-old baby

Vitamins taken during pregnancy may contain high levels of lead, arsenic: Study

Florida health official advises communities to stop adding fluoride to drinking water

Pay first, deliver later: Some women are being asked to prepay for their baby

Pregnant moms, take note! Having this every day can strengthen your child's bones

Maternity care for asylum seekers "unacceptably" poor researchers say

The Newly Revived Zombie Laws Threatening to Lock Up Women When They Miscarry

Scientists link spontaneous miscarriages to three types of air pollutants

Lahore air pollution: UNICEF warns of ‘devastating effects’ on children, pregnant women

Pregnant people are targeted for marijuana — but harms from prohibition can be worse

The expanding fitness options for pregnant women

Doctors call for whooping cough vaccination uptake amid worst year on record for cases

Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy shown to improve bone density in childhood

MSNBC hosts tie Trump's 'whether women like it or not' boast to Texas mom's death

Pregnant women and babies face 'terrifying' threat from xylazine addiction

Fake clinics pressure pregnant women with ‘low-budget horror movies’

I’m raising my rapist’s baby because I couldn’t get an abortion. This is the reality of reproductive care in America