Reproductive Health - Page 37

January 19, 2024

Is it ever OK to touch a pregnant woman’s belly? Experts and moms weigh in

For most women, a pregnant belly is a miracle to celebrate — but not necessarily an open invitation to touch. Etiquette experts and mothers weigh in on the topic.

January 18, 2024

Virginia bishop encourages the faithful ahead of Friday's March for Life: 'Our story is not over'

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia spoke of the need to carry on the pro-life movement even after the Dobbs decision and a series of electoral defeats.

January 14, 2024

Reddit user refuses to switch exit-row seat with pregnant woman: 'You did exactly the right thing'

A Reddit user who recently flew from Asia to the United States was defended by others for not giving up a free seat upgrade to a pregnant woman many rows behind.

January 10, 2024

Michigan program launches to provide financial support to pregnant women and families in Flint

A program called Rx Kids has been launched in Flint, Michigan, with the goal of helping families and infants escape deep poverty. The program has no income restrictions.

January 10, 2024

Puerto Rico faces alarming surge in C-section births, with over 50% of babies delivered by surgery

Puerto Rico is experiencing a surge in cesarean deliveries, with more than 50% of babies now being delivered by surgery, compared to 32% on the U.S. mainland.

January 5, 2024

Meet the American who helped save millions of newborn babies, Dr. Virginia Apgar, physician and musician

Dr. Virginia Apgar of New Jersey created the Apgar score, widely used worldwide to diagnose newborn babies. She's credited with helping to save the lives of millions of babies.

January 5, 2024

Flooding at Massachusetts hospital disrupts fertility treatment services for 200 patients

A burst water main at Boston's Brigham and Women’s Hospital on Christmas Eve has disrupted services for approximately 200 patients seeking fertility treatments.

January 4, 2024

Founder of Safe Haven Baby Boxes shares her story and hope for the future: 'A God-given purpose'

Monica Kelsey discovered as an adult that she was abandoned as a newborn. She now operates an organization dedicated to saving babies just like her.

December 31, 2023

Arizona nonprofit provides safe place and support for homeless, pregnant moms: 'Owe my blessings to them'

Maggie's Place, an Arizona nonprofit, is expanding to meet the increasing needs of homeless pregnant women in the state. The organization currently has five homes.

December 30, 2023

North Korea fertility rate plummets to estimated 1.38, South Korean officials claim

North Korea's population is in free-fall as fertility rates have continued to decline for decades, according to a report from South Korea's central bank.