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How to Navigate an Unplanned Pregnancy Solo with Gentle Clarity
6+ hour, 26+ min ago (785+ words) An unplanned pregnancy can throw an otherwise normal day into chaos. When your thoughts are racing and your emotions are in turmoil, trying to determine what you should do next can seem impossible. It can feel like the whole world…...
Opinion: Expecting mothers should not have to fear the unexpected
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (829+ words) Our cultural discomfort with reproductive health and the female sex is harming and misinforming us. Our unbalanced and disparate coverage and knowledge of what pregnancy and childbirth entail leave many of those who go through it feeling unprepared." Yet, we…...
Opinion: Let’s talk about SSRIs
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1008+ words) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that increase the amount of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. SSRIs like Lexapro, Zoloft and Prozac are the most commonly prescribed medications used to reduce symptoms from major depressive disorder,…...
Breaking ground on birth control for men
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1500+ words) GRACE AIGNER: Hi everyone! I'm Grace Aigner from the Minnesota Daily, and you're listening to In The Know, a podcast dedicated to the University of Minnesota. This episode is the first of a two-part series on the male pill. We'll…...
Students demand closure of local crisis pregnancy centers
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (734+ words) University of Minnesota students and community activists gathered in front of a crisis pregnancy center (CPC) near campus Nov. 11 to advocate for better abortion care services on campus. The University's chapter of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) organized the…...
Health advocates bring awareness to Black maternal health disparities
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (666+ words) Created in 2021 by Black Mamas Matter, Black Maternal Health Week addresses systemic health issues facing Black mothers. Over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, but Black women are three... Created in 2021 by Black Mamas Matter, Black Maternal Health Week addresses systemic…...