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One-in-nine African mothers will face life-threatening sepsis
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One-in-nine women who give birth in sub-Saharan Africa will suffer life-threatening maternal sepsis because many maternity clinics still lack clean water, research has shown.
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Tennessee lawmakers turn back restrictive abortion bill
Maternal Health Protection Act, aimed at preventing discrimination by maternal healthcare providers, also fails in the Population Health Subcommittee, despite Tennessee leading the nation in maternal deaths.
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US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows
NEW YORK (AP) -- Fewer U. S. women died around the time of childbirth in 2024, a government analysis shows, and provisional data suggests the trend may have continued last year.
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Black fathers embrace resources to support their pregnant partners through birth
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Cradling his newborn daughter in his lap in their Indianapolis home, JaKobi Burton's love for the new lady in his life is evident with each caress.
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A quarter of pregnant women are delaying prenatal care, CDC report finds
More pregnant women are delaying prenatal care until the later stages of pregnancy or going without it altogether, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Pregnant immigrants skipping, delaying care due to ICE fears | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Clinicians in the Boston area are worried about the health of pregnant immigrants who are not coming in for care because they are afraid of immigration agents and possible deportation, according to a Feb.
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Mental Health Risk Doubled For Women Who Quit Antidepressants During Pregnancy
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Feb. 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Women who stop taking prescribed antidepressants during pregnancy are playing games with their mental health, a new study says.
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Rep. Moore: Make Lifesaving Care Affordable for New Moms | Opinion
Nearly every family in America has experienced the ravages of addiction or mental health struggles. During pregnancy and in the postpartum period, too many mothers face these battles alone.
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Husband Urges Wife to Go to the ER for What She Thought Was a Pulled Muscle After Birth. Then the Trip Saved Her Life (Exclusive)
After some time, her husband pushed her to go to the emergency room for what she thought was simply a pulled muscle
A new mom's husband urged her to go to the emergency room for what she thought was a pulled muscle, and the trip ended up saving her life.
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Husband Urges Wife to Go to the ER for What She Thought Was a Pulled Muscle After Birth. Then the Trip Saved Her Life (Exclusive)
After some time, her husband pushed her to go to the emergency room for what she thought was simply a pulled muscle
A new mom's husband urged her to go to the emergency room for what she thought was a pulled muscle, and the trip ended up saving her life.
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How bad is maternal health in Europe, and how can we fix it?
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A new European study has found high levels of maternal ill health, alongside persistent work-life balance and career penalties, in the UK and mainland Europe.
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Mothers whose kids are taken face higher mortality rates -- especially if they're First Nations: Manitoba study
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Mothers whose children are apprehended have a higher risk of dying prematurely -- a risk that's even higher among First Nations women, a new study led by University of Manitoba researchers and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs's First Nations Family Advocate Office has found.
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New Orleans brings back the house call, sending nurses to visit newborns and moms
Lisa Bonfield cradles her newborn daughter, Adele, at her home in New Orleans on Dec. 12, a few days after their first home visit from a nurse with the Family Connects program.
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Black Maternal Health Advocate Dr. Janell Green Smith Dies After Giving Birth
Only in her 30s, Green Smith was known as the "Loc'd" Midwife," working with the nonprofit organization and app, Hive Impact Fund, serving as a robust resource during Black Maternal Health Week.
