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The Latest Breaking News from Pregnancy

Shock of the old: 10 agonising and awful contraceptives

Fear of pregnancy is as old as time, as are half-baked attempts at preventing conception. Read on if you dare

The Guardian - UK

Thalidomide survivors are receiving an apology for the pharmaceutical disaster that changed pregnancy medicine

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a national apology to thalidomide survivors and their families today. More than 60 years since the medication had devastating consequences when taken by pregnant women, the apology recognises the government’s role in the tragedy and its enduring impact.

The Conversation

Allie Phillips was denied a life-saving abortion. She’s now running for office in Tennessee

Allie Phillips is running for office in her district in Clarksville, Tennessee, following a traumatic abortion experience earlier this year. She spoke with Andrea Blanco about how she’s one of the first women to run for office who has been directly impacted by the overturning of Roe v Wade.

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How environmental factors impact our reproductive health

Fertility health is a crucial component of overall well-being. In recent years, increasing attention has been directed towards the influence of our environment on this aspect of our lives. It is now well acknowledged that several environmental factors, including pollution, exposure to toxins, and lifestyle decisions, have a significant role…

The Times of India

Texas abortion case heard before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit

Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.

WEKU

The women who made painful choices challenge Texas’s severe abortion ban

The state supreme court will consider arguments from 20 women who say they were denied medically necessary abortions

The Guardian - US

How physical health is influenced by oral health

Oral health is a strong indicator of various physical health issues, including those that are specific to women. PCOS, menstrual cycle, pregnancy hormones and many un-noticed problems have an impact on oral health in the form of important signs. Moreover, improper oral health can impact one’s physical health, mentioned are…

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Dr Chelsea Polis: ‘The scientific world recognises when you stick your neck out and do the right thing’

The US reproductive health expert on being sued for $1m, and winning a top prize for her fight for free speech in the public interest

The Guardian - UK

The choice: a rural mother and abortion care on the Washington-Idaho border

Even in places where abortion is legal, the inaccessibility of the procedure elsewhere can seep over state lines

The Guardian - US

Trisha Paytas announces pregnancy with her second child

YouTuber gave birth to her first child in September 2022

The Independent UK

She was elated about her pregnancy. Then came a $2,400 bill for blood tests

Convenient as it may be, beware of getting your blood drawn at a hospital. The cost could be much higher than at an independent lab, and your insurance might not cover it all.

WEKU

Early births – between 34 and 37 weeks – for moms with pre-eclampsia can reduce baby and mother deaths

About half a million babies die each year as a result of pre-eclampsia, an aggressive and potentially life-threatening problem in pregnancy. Approximately 46,000 women also die each year due to the disorder.

The Conversation

Suki Waterhouse reveals she and Robert Pattinson are expecting first child

Waterhouse, 31, has been in a relationship with ‘The Batman’ star for five years

The Independent UK

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson expecting first child together; singer announces pregnancy and shows off baby bump - WATCH

Congratulations are in order for Hollywood star couple Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse as they are set to welcome their first child together.

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‘It’s Gonna Be Hell To Pay’: Halle Bailey Brutally Slams Fan Who Said She Has ‘Pregnancy Nose’

Can we just stop commenting on people's bodies? It's literally 2023.

The Hindu

McGann Hospital doctors in Shivamogga conduct rare surgery

Shivamogga: Doctors at McGann Hospital successfully conducted surgery on woman w/ruptured ectopic pregnancy after arranging rare Bombay blood group. Team of doctors, w/guidance of Medical Superintendent & District Surgeon, secured blood from donors & conducted 3-hr surgery. Director thanked donors & congratulated team for successful surgery.

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court sets up centre on the doorstep of eight-and-a-half-month pregnant lawyer to write main exam for civil judge’s post

Karnataka HC permits 8.5-month pregnant lawyer to write main exam for Civil Judge post in Mangaluru instead of Bengaluru. Nethravathi, an advocate from Mangaluru, sent a representation to HC due to advanced stage of pregnancy & delicate health condition. HC accepted plea & deputed lady judicial officer as observer to…

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Father's role in fetal alcohol syndrome

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy — what about dads?

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Newcastle Herald

Ashleigh's baby was born at 19 weeks. She wants people to know her story

"I don't actually know how I was able to do it."

The Independent UK

Pregnant mother told to look ‘less pregnant’ to avoid upsetting coworker who suffered miscarriage

‘I was told that I’m being inconsiderate and met with a lot of judgment’

The Conversation

For decades, mothers have borne the brunt of scrutiny for alcohol use during pregnancy − new research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome

Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Texas Tribune

More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws

Twenty women are challenging the state’s abortion laws, saying they were unable to get the health care they needed for their medically complex pregnancies.

The Guardian - UK

The week in theatre: Backstairs Billy; The Box of Delights; Brenda’s Got a Baby – review

The puns ricochet between Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans in a frisky royal tale of mistress and servant; merriment dispels mystery at the RSC; and a pregnancy drama that delivers in parts

The Guardian - UK

Why is pre-eclampsia still causing the deaths of mothers and their babies?

The condition affects up to 6% of all pregnancies yet understanding of its causes and how to treat it remains basic

The Guardian - UK

The women being prosecuted in Great Britain for abortions: ‘Her confidentiality was completely destroyed’

Between 1861 and November 2022, only three women were convicted of having an illegal abortion. But since December 2022, one woman has been convicted and six people are awaiting trial. Why the sudden rise?

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