Reproductive Health - Page 38

Global fertility rates may become too low to sustain population levels, study says

March 22, 2024

Global fertility rates may become too low to sustain population levels, study says

Fertility rates worldwide are declining to levels insufficient to sustain populations by the century's end, according to a new study published in The Lancet.

Trump suggests he would support abortion ban at around 15 weeks of pregnancy

March 20, 2024

Trump suggests he would support abortion ban at around 15 weeks of pregnancy

Former President Trump has touted a ban on abortions at around 15 weeks of pregnancy, suggesting the time limit could unite the country on such a politically charged issue.

Maternal mortality in US overestimated by CDC, new study shows

March 14, 2024

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 allows automatic Medicaid coverage for pregnancy while applications are processed

March 13, 2024

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.

Pregnancy fear keeps woman from having kids, says the notion gives her the 'heebie-jeebies’

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."

Mike Johnson refuses to answer whether IVF procedures that destroy embryos are murder

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.

House Republican drafts bill to expand access to in vitro fertilization

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.

STI rates shoot up in Europe due in part to riskier sexual behavior, European CDC says

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.

Alabama governor signs bill protecting IVF into law: 'Proud we are a pro-life, pro-family state'

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.

Alabama Justice Sarah Stewart nominated to lead state Supreme Court

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.