Reproductive Health - Page 33

March 12, 2024

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."

March 9, 2024

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.

March 8, 2024

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.

March 7, 2024

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.

March 6, 2024

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.

March 6, 2024

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.

March 6, 2024

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.

March 3, 2024

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.

February 28, 2024

Dem Sen Duckworth looks to put Republicans on record with forced IVF vote

Sen. Tammy Duckworth will attempt to force a vote Wednesday on her bill to protect in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures in the wake of Alabama's controversial Supreme Court ruling.

February 28, 2024

Kentucky bill that would allow child support to start with pregnancy advances

The Kentucky Senate Families and Children Committee has advanced a bill that would allow child support to be collected for unborn children, starting from pregnancy.