Pregnancy – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

23 Oct

Immigrant rights group calls for removing pregnant women from detention

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, Immigration, Incarceration, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights

Women taken into custody by U.S. immigration agents while pregnant say they received inadequate care in a letter Wednesday that calls on the Trump administration to stop holding expectant mothers in federal detention facilities.

13 Oct

Maldives becomes the first country to achieve ‘triple elimination’ of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B

DoryLatest NewsHealthcare, HIV, International, Maldives, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights

In a landmark public health achievement, the World Health Organization (WHO) has validated the Maldives for eliminating mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of hepatitis B, while maintaining its earlier validation (in 2019) for EMTCT of HIV and syphilis. This makes the Maldives the first country in the world to achieve ‘triple elimination’.

12 Oct

U.K. Health alert issued to anyone trying to have a baby

DoryLatest NewsEngland, Pregnancy

Numerous individuals harbour dreams of starting a family, yet conception doesn't always come easily for everyone, with multiple factors affecting women's capacity to become pregnant. If you're presently attempting to conceive, you might wish to take note, as one specialist has revealed that a particular habit could be hindering your chances of falling pregnant, and it's something you'd never anticipate.

10 Oct

Health Rounds: Increasing sperm mutations in older fathers may affect offspring

RileyLatest NewsAging, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, Sperm

The age of the father plays a role in pregnancy outcomes, with harmful genetic changes in sperm being substantially more common in older men, new research shows.

02 Oct

Fights over Tylenol, SSRIs highlight the enduring lack of pregnant women in drug trials

ChaseLatest NewsHealthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, Tylenol, United States

Researchers have shut pregnant women out of gold-standard clinical trials in order to protect them and their babies. But the practice has had the opposite effect.

16 Sep

Tylenol in pregnancy: A question of safety or control?

ChaseLatest NewsAutism, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, Tylenol

RFK Jr. wants to figure out if acetaminophen causes autism. He’s asking the wrong question

13 Sep

Heavy Metals In Cosmetics: An Overlooked Reproductive Health Concern

RileyLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights

Cosmetics are everywhere in our lives. Moisturisers to nourish dry skin, eyeliner to accent your eyes, and lipstick to give color to our lives. But as lovely as these products are, there is a common issue being overlooked: heavy metals (i.e. lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic). While the amount of each would seem insignificant, over time - months and years - these toxic materials build up in our bodies. Heavy metals can disrupt normal hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, and in some cases affect fertility.

12 Sep

Why Is Having a Baby So Expensive in the US?

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, United States

New moms all over social media are breaking down their incredibly expensive hospital bills after giving birth. So why is giving birth so pricey in the U.S.? And given the Trump administration’s anti-abortion, pro-natalist policies, is anything on the table to make having a child more affordable?

11 Sep

Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring

RandyLatest NewsMental health, Pregnancy

Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy, according to a new preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

01 Aug

An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors

RandyLatest Newsanti-depressants, FDA, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, United States

Nearly one in five pregnant women and new moms in this country suffers from anxiety and depression. And 6-8% of pregnant women are prescribed a group of antidepressants called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). But a recent expert panel organized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cast doubt on the safety of SSRIs — even though these drugs are largely considered safe by healthcare providers.

17 Jun

‘A situation with no good outcome.’ A mom describes how Dobbs made the loss of her pregnancy harder

CoreyLatest NewsPregnancy, Reproductive rights, Wisconsin

Two years ago Megan Kling and her husband were eagerly looking forward to the birth of their third child. Then at 20 weeks they got devastating news from their doctor.

09 Jun

From New York to Arizona, Efforts Emerge to Curb Drug Testing During Childbirth

CoreyLatest NewsDrug Testing, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, United States

Several proposals followed an investigation by The Marshall Project and Reveal exposing the harms of widespread drug testing of pregnant patients.

06 Apr

Researchers uncover 195 genetic risk factors driving women’s reproductive diseases

AlanLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, International, Pregnancy, Reproductive Health, womens health care

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers in Estonia and Norway identified genetic risk factors associated with female reproductive health conditions through genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and assessed their clinical significance.

21 Mar

Maternal Mortality Crisis Persists Despite Medical Advance

AlanLatest NewsHealthcare, International, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights

In 2020, approximately 287,000 women worldwide died from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications, equivalent to one death every 2 minutes. Hemorrhage and hypertensive disorders, such as preeclampsia, remain the leading causes of maternal mortality globally, highlighting persistent gaps in access to effective care in low-income countries.

10 Jan

Missouri senator renews push to ban shackling of pregnant women in city, county jails

DoryLatest NewsIncarceration, Missouri, Pregnancy, Shackling

Seven years ago, Missouri banned the shackling of pregnant women in state prisons. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, a Republican from Arnold, is hoping to expand the law this year to include city and county jails.https://missouriindependent.com/briefs/missouri-bill-ban-shackling-pregnant-women-jails/