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US births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (424+ words) Slightly over 3.6 million births have been reported through birth certificates, or about 24,000 fewer than in 2024. The decline seems to confirm predictions by some experts, who doubted a slight increase in births in 2024 marked the start of an upward trend. The…...
“It can be different for every person”, health experts bring awareness to pregnancy & infant loss
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (355+ words) EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Health experts are continuing to bring awareness to a nationwide issue known as pregnancy and infant loss. A registered nurse at Marshfield Clinic in Eau Claire, Jenny Eckardt said "A woman may experience a miscarriage, stillborn…...
Empowered Parents Expo helping support parents in the Chippewa Valley
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (245+ words) EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A free event that helps connect families in the Chippewa Valley with local resources returns this weekend. The Empowered Parents Expo is back for its second year and will be ... EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A free…...
Baby born 133 days early has set a world record
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (423+ words) IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) " Nash is a happy, talkative and giggly 1-year-old boy who his family and doctors call a miracle. Born at 133 days premature, he holds the Guinness World Record for most premature baby. "Nash has a…...
Car seat safety reminders for summer travel
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire City-County Health Department reminding people traveling during the summer months, to make sure your child's car seat is properly installed. The health department says their free car seat check is designed to assess…...
Wisconsin Department of Health Services Continues to Recommend Current COVID-19 Vaccine to Protect Against Severe Illness
8+ mon, 2+ day ago (168+ words) Wisconsin Medicaid will also continue to cover the current COVID-19 vaccine for eligible Medicaid members, including children and individuals who are pregnant. "The current COVID-19 vaccine was thoroughly reviewed for safety and effectiveness and continues to be an important tool…...
Efforts continue in Madison to extend Medicaid coverage for postpartum care; the cap currently at two months
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (407+ words) EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - A bill to extend Medicaid coverage for post partum care from two months to a full year passed the Wisconsin Senate Tuesday. "Overwhelmingly in the senate, it was 32 - 1," said Republican State Senator Jesse James. "This is…...
Woman unknowingly gives birth to stranger’s baby after IVF clinic error
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (458+ words) The mix-up was discovered in February when the clinic in the city of Brisbane found that the birth parents had one too many embryos in storage, said the provider, Monash IVF, in a statement supplied Friday. Staff discovered an embryo…...
Nursing influencer dies from childbirth complications minutes after welcoming first baby
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (614+ words) LOS ANGELES (Gray News) " An influencer who rose to popularity ... as well as detailing her infertility struggles and IVF journey. She also had over 200,000 followers on TikTok. LOS ANGELES (Gray News) " An influencer who rose to popularity for sharing nurse-related…...
Western Wisconsin Health expands obstetrical care services to meet demand
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (438+ words) BALDWIN, Wis. (WEAU) - Healthcare shutdowns in the region continue to affect many services from emergency departments to mental health services and obstetrical care. It's a situation that leaves some patients with fewer options to get care. "Rural obstetric care is…...