#maternal-health

#maternal-health

The West Alabama Women's Center has shifted from providing abortion services to acting as a vital resource for struggling families.

The U.S. saw a nearly 28% increase in pregnancy-related deaths from 2018 to 2022, with significant disparities across states and demographics.

Inadequate healthcare access and support can lead to tragic maternal and infant losses.

Maternal diabetes is linked to a higher risk of neurodevelopmental issues in children, emphasizing the importance of screening and treatment.

Inflammation during pregnancy raises autism risk in children.

Maternal health issues, such as diabetes, contribute to autism odds.

Certain diets or probiotics may alleviate autism-related symptoms.

Maternal diabetes during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.

Maternal illness during pregnancy may not be a significant cause of autism, as suggested by recent NYU research.

Pregnant individuals in abortion-ban states face higher death risks, particularly Black women who are disproportionately affected.

Abortion bans significantly increase pregnancy-related death rates, especially for Black women.

Maternal mortality and lack of family support systems are more pressing than increasing birth rates or population incentives.

The PlacentaVision tool utilizes AI to analyze placentas and detect abnormalities, improving neonatal and maternal healthcare outcomes.

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths being preventable.

Dr. Jennifer Jao has been appointed co-chair of the IMPAACT Network to enhance global HIV research for mothers and children.

Launch of New York State's first Advanced Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health to support pregnant individuals and birthing parents.

The PMH program aims to improve maternal health outcomes for underserved communities in Brooklyn through targeted training for healthcare professionals.

NIPT revolutionizes prenatal testing, yet raises concerns regarding accuracy and potential health implications for expectant mothers.

Noninvasive prenatal blood testing (NIPT) can unexpectedly reveal cancer in the parent rather than chromosomal disorders in the fetus.

Cuts to international aid threaten progress in reducing maternal deaths, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

The rise in twin births globally is not matched by improved healthcare access for mothers, especially in low-income regions.

The U.S. is ending financial support for international family planning programs, impacting millions of women and increasing maternal mortality risk.

Aid cuts risk increasing maternal mortality rates, especially affecting pregnant women in conflict zones.

Cutbacks in healthcare funding could lead to a return to pre-2016 levels of maternal death rates.

Twin births are on the rise globally, yet many mothers lack essential healthcare for safe pregnancies.

300,000 women die during pregnancy yearly, prompting initiatives like the Zero Mothers Die app to combat maternal mortality, especially in poor regions.

Hailey Okula, known as 'Nurse Hailey', tragically died from amniotic fluid embolism shortly after giving birth, highlighting the dangers of childbirth.

Hailey Okula died due to amniotic fluid embolism shortly after giving birth, a tragedy following her long struggle to conceive.

Midwives and volunteers in Pakistan are striving to ensure safer childbirth amid severe climate challenges.

Midwives in Chad are critical for safe childbirth, especially during emergencies like floods.

Texas is facing a potential maternal health crisis due to physician shortages and restrictive abortion laws.

High repeat C-section rates indicate a pressing need to address low rates of vaginal births after caesarean in Ireland.

The article discusses how photographer Maggie Shannon's work demystifies childbirth, revealing its complexity and beauty amidst challenges in women's healthcare.

Elaine Welteroth founded birthFUND to provide access to midwifery care and support expectant families after a personal birthing experience.

Rural residents face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, particularly for women and mothers.

New York must improve paid leave equity to address maternal and infant mortality crises affecting mothers and newborns.