New York City health officials are setting a goal of screening every pregnant woman and new mother for maternal depression.…
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Conjoined twins in critical condition after delivery in Georgia
A set of conjoined twins were delivered as scheduled Monday, in Augusta, Georgia. The two boys were listed in critical…
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Incomplete transport policies, payment for risky births in US
U.S. states need better policies for transporting high-risk pregnant women and newborns to the specialized care they need – and…
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Baby born 4 months premature on cruise ship wins race against time to survive
A Utah woman who gave birth to a one-and-a-half pound baby boy four months premature during a Caribbean cruise has…
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For working mothers flextime, childcare, paid leave are key issues
Flextime, childcare options and paid maternity leave are the keys issues for working mothers in the United States and what…
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3 generations of Swedish family linked by single womb
For one family in Sweden, a pioneering procedure has led to a baby being born from the same womb that…
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Woman has baby one hour after doctors tell her she’s pregnant
A Massachusetts woman gave birth to a new baby girl just one hour after arriving at the hospital and learning…
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Florida college forced vaginal probes on students, lawsuit claims
Two women are suing a Central Florida college and three professors after allegedly being forced to undergo internal vaginal probes…
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Study: Preemies can lag in language later on
Children who were born prematurely may lag behind their peers when it comes to more advanced language skills, according to…
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Premature birth may be triggered by bacteria
New research indicates that premature birth may be triggered by specific bacteria, BBC News reported. Researchers from Duke University School…
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