Health 4 days ago Maternal mortality in US overestimated by CDC, new study shows The CDC reported a spike in maternal mortality rates, though the report may be flawed due to imperfect record-keeping and one checkbox on a death certificate.
Mississippi 5 days ago Mississippi allows automatic Medicaid coverage for pregnancy while applications are processed A new Mississippi law will allow Medicaid to pay for a pregnant woman's outpatient medical care for up to 60 days while her Medicaid application is being considered.
LIFESTYLE 6 days ago Pregnancy fear keeps woman from having kids, says the notion gives her the 'heebie-jeebies’ An Australian woman refuses to get pregnant after claiming she has a fear of pregnancy and childbirth. The 35-year-old said the idea is "gross and scary."
Mike Johnson March 9 Mike Johnson refuses to answer whether IVF procedures that destroy embryos are murder Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told "CBS Mornings" that he doesn't know whether destruction of fertilized embryos in IVF procedures constitutes murder, despite his pro-life beliefs.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8 House Republican drafts bill to expand access to in vitro fertilization Ohio GOP Rep. Mike Carey said he is in the "drafting stages" of a bill aimed at making IVF more affordable for middle- and low-income families.
STDs March 7 STI rates shoot up in Europe due in part to riskier sexual behavior, European CDC says The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control released its most recent data on STI rates, showing that they surged in 2022 following the pandemic.
Alabama March 6 Alabama governor signs bill protecting IVF into law: 'Proud we are a pro-life, pro-family state' Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 159, which protects in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in the state, into law Wednesday night. It is effective immediately.
Alabama March 6 Alabama Justice Sarah Stewart nominated to lead state Supreme Court Alabama Republicans chose Justice Sarah Stewart as their nominee to lead the state Supreme Court following her frozen embryo ruling that raised concern regarding IVF access.
POLITICS March 6 Kentucky Senate passes bipartisan bill to allow a parent to collect child support for pregnancy expenses The GOP-controlled Kentucky Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to grant a parent the right to seek child support from the other parent for pregnancy expenses.
LIFESTYLE March 3 Airplane pilot leaves cockpit to help deliver baby during flight to Thailand: 'Born in the air' A pilot saved the day by helping a pregnant woman give birth while on a long flight from Taiwan to Thailand. The pilot said he felt "proud" of his contribution.