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Jessica Valenti misleads about post-Dobbs maternal and infant mortality on podcast
6+ hour, 13+ min ago (284+ words) Guest Column'By Michael J. New Jessica Valenti misleads about post-Dobbs maternal and infant mortality on podcast the infant mortality rate is going up the maternal mortality rate is going up the sepsis rate is going up However, all of these statements…...
Defying the Odds: Meet these preemies who survived birth at 21 weeks
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1078+ words) Defying the Odds: Meet these preemies who survived birth at 21 weeks Historically, 24 weeks was considered the point of "viability" " the time at which a child could potentially survive outside the womb. Now, thanks to incredible advancements in medical technology, that…...
'What a fighter': Florida preemie born at 22 weeks 'graduates' from NICU
8+ hour, 13+ min ago (418+ words) 'What a fighter': Florida preemie born at 22 weeks 'graduates' from NICU A baby boy born at just 22 weeks gestation has been able to join his family at home after receiving care in the hospital for over 200 days. Hospital staff offered…...
A NATION DECEIVED: Behind the 'new religion' of comprehensive sex ed
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (1663+ words) A NATION DECEIVED: Behind the 'new religion' of comprehensive sex ed Most parents and adults feel an instinctive need to shield children from sexualized content and violence. But what if a pervasive national deception " a new religion of sorts " were…...
'Baby Olivia' bill passes Utah State House
1+ week, 3+ day ago (690+ words) 'Baby Olivia' bill passes Utah State House Legislation requiring students to view prenatal development videos, like Live Action's "Baby Olivia," has passed the Utah State House of Representatives. HB315 was introduced in January, sponsored by Utah Representatives Nicholeen Peck and Brady…...
Preemie home after 9 months, thanks to same doc who once cared for mom
1+ week, 4+ day ago (491+ words) Preemie home after 9 months, thanks to same doc who once cared for mom Chi Obidike, a New Jersey mom, was a premature baby who gave birth to her own premature baby decades later " and both mom and baby had the…...
Texas baby thriving after spina bifida surgery in utero
3+ week, 1+ day ago (498+ words) Texas baby thriving after spina bifida surgery in utero A little girl in Texas born with spina bifida is thriving, thanks to surgery performed while she was still in her mother's womb. Kaylee and Andres Rivas discovered during a routine…...
A pregnant mom and her baby were at risk, but doctors successfully saved both
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (784+ words) A pregnant mom and her baby were at risk, but doctors successfully saved both During her 10th week of pregnancy, a 36-year-old woman in Poland was reportedly admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with a rare and deadly health condition that…...
The Quiet War on Birth: Midwifery regulation could be the next abortion battleground
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (759+ words) Guest Column'By ReAnna Zyla The Quiet War on Birth: Midwifery regulation could be the next abortion battleground Many people think the fight for life ended when Roe v. Wade was overturned. It didn't" It simply changed tactics. Today, abortion expansion is…...
'It's surreal': New York family welcomes rare quintuplets
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (514+ words) 'It's surreal': New York family welcomes rare quintuplets A New York couple unexpectedly saw their family size jump from four to nine, after conceiving quintuplets " an experience doctors describe as extremely rare. Jessica and John Lottbrein welcomed quintuplets last month....