Birth
As we reflect on the history of maternal healthcare in the United States, the enduring legacy of Black birth workers is a testament to resilience, advocacy, and empowerment across generations. During Black Maternal Health Week, it is imperative to recognize the invaluable contributions of Black birth workers in addressing the pressing issues surrounding Black […]
The first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States will be available in stores and online in the coming weeks, manufacturer Perrigo announced Monday. The Food and Drug Administration
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first over-the-counter birth control pill will be available in U.S. stores later this month, allowing American women and teens to purchase contraceptive medication as easily as they buy aspirin. Manufacturer Perrigo said Monday it has begun shipping the medication, Opill, to major retailers and pharmacies. A one-month supply will cost about […]
By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York 7 hours ago To play this content, please enable JavaScript, or try a different browser Video caption, Watch: Death of baby decapitated during delivery ruled a homicide The death of baby who was decapitated during delivery has been ruled a homicide by a medical examiner’s office in the […]
A maternal health platform geared toward Black mothers has received funding to drive progress in its sector. According to The Brown . . .
From birth to death, Black Americans fare worse in measures of health compared to their white counterparts. They have higher rates of infant and maternal mortality, higher incidence of asthma during childhood, more difficulty treating
Amidst the landscape of U.S. birth centers, a stark reality emerges. Approximately only 20 out of about 400 U.S. birth centers are led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color, according to Non-Profit Quartely. This results in disproportionately limited access for Black birthing individuals, midwives and health centers. This lack of representation in maternal healthcare […]
By James FitzGerald BBC News 1 hour ago Image source, Andrea Mabry/University of Alabama at Birmingham Image caption, Kelsey Hatcher learned as a teenager she had a double uterus A US woman with a rare double uterus has given birth twice in two days – after a “one in a million” pregnancy and a total […]
HOUSTON Arielle Anderson couldn’t get her mind off those old Facebook posts, memorial messages for a woman who had died . . .
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