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Mom of five discovers husband was secret sperm donor

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (868+ words) A mum discovered her husband of 20 years was a secret sperm donor - fathering 'at least 10 children' - after finding a tube in his cupboard. Mary Thomson, whose name we have changed, was left "shattered" after discovering the double life of her…...

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Filipinas seek abortions online in largely Catholic nation

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (783+ words) A sign at a stall in Manila advertises "pamparegla", medication believed to help stimulate menstruation. More than 250 women are hospitalised every day due to complications from unsafe abortions, according to a PINSAN study, and about three of them die Jane…...

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The death of Izabela in 2021 after an abortion was delayed set off mass protests in Poland

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (164+ words) themercury. com The death of Izabela in 2021 after an abortion was delayed set off mass protests in Poland Polish doctors jailed for denying woman abortion A Polish court on Tuesday sentenced three doctors to prison sentences over the 2021 death of…...

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Tiny probe monitors unborn baby's health inside womb during surgery

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1055+ words) New device (top) with the cushion inflated, shown with the computational model (bottom). The built-in cushion gently expands to hold the probe in stable contact with the fetus without causing harm. (John A. Rogers / Northwestern University via SWNS) A tiny new…...

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COVID Vaccine During Pregnancy Reduces Risk Of Preterm Birth

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (587+ words) Pregnant woman getting COVID-19 vaccine The COVID vaccine can protect pregnancies Women who got the jab were less likely to suffer a preterm birth They also had a lower risk of hospitalization TUESDAY, Dec. 16, 2025 (Health Day News) " Pregnant women who…...

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General Anesthesia Safe For C-sections, Analysis Argues

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (696+ words) Newborn baby laying in crib with his mother lying on bed side in the hospital General anesthesia might be appropriate for some pregnant women during a cesarean section delivery Babies born with general anesthesia were about as healthy as those…...

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No link between paracetamol and autism, major review finds

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (389+ words) New research rejects Donald Trump's claims that paracetamol is linked to autism In September, the US president sparked outrage among the medical community by claiming that paracetamol -- also known as acetaminophen -- was associated with higher rates of autism. Trump urged…...

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No Clear Link Between Acetaminophen And Autism Or ADHD, Major Reviews Find

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (638+ words) There's no clear evidence linking acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism or ADHD Two major reviews evaluating dozens of prior studies found no clear cause-and-effect connection Any perceived risk disappeared when researchers considered other possible causes like genetic or environmental factors…...

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What's Your ZIP Code? It Could Matter To Your Newborn's Health

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (677+ words) Newborn baby been examined on the balance immediately after childbirth. Where an expecting mother resides can influence the future health of their newborn Rural mothers are less likely to get proper prenatal care As a result, their children are more…...

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Study reveals "good" bacteria boosts placenta for healthier pregnancies

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (739+ words) A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new research. The Cambridge University-led study has found the first "clear evidence" that Bifidobacterium breve in pregnant mothers regulates the placenta's production of…...