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SC censures Gujarat HC for lackadaisical approach; Directs for fresh examination of rape victim seeking pregnancy termination

The victim approached the apex court after Gujarat High Court dismissed her plea to terminate the pregnancy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court convenes Special Bench to hear rape survivor seeking abortion

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud constituted a Special Bench of Justices on August 19 of a plea by a 25-year-old rape survivor for abortion. During the hearing, the Bench found that the Gujarat High Court had dismissed the woman’s plea for termination of her pregnancy, which is over 26…

The Hindu

Nebraska judge allows abortion limits and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland has appealed a judge's ruling that left a new Nebraska law intact that bans abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and imposes restrictions on gender-affirming surgery

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Midwife crisis: Swedish Hospital changes program after more than 2 decades

The new model means patients will no longer get to choose if a midwife or doctor supervises their pregnancy. Instead, midwives and doctors will work together.

Chicago Sun-Times

Risk of death related to pregnancy and childbirth more than doubled between 1999 and 2019 in the US, new study finds

Black women were more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after in every year from 1999 through 2019, compared with Hispanic, American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, and white women. That is a key finding of our recent study published in the Journal…

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Trump judge: Women owe us more sonograms

Judge James Ho argues women must be forced into pregnancy so others can "cheer at the sight of an unborn child"

Salon

Expectant parents urged to apply for grants as 'baby boom' months approach

EXPECTANT parents are being urged to apply for payments they are entitled to at the earliest opportunity as Scotland enters its “baby boom”…

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Teen mums in South Africa: largest ever study explores what it takes to go back to school

Imagine the weight of responsibility for caring for a child when you are not yet fully grown yourself, and the fear of being shamed by parents, fellow learners, and even strangers within the community?

The Conversation

Spanish Flu And COVID-19 Pandemic Show Similar Trends In Stillbirths

The Spanish flu led to the infection of up to a third of the world's population and the deaths of an estimated 50 to 100 million people.

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An appeals court backs some abortion drug limits, pending the Supreme Court’s approval

A federal appeals panel upholds a lower-court ruling banning mail-order delivery of mifepristone and allows its use only through the seventh week of pregnancy. The ruling won’t take effect until the high court weighs in.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taking morning-after pill with another drug is much more effective, study finds

Giving women painkiller piroxicam alongside levonorgestrel found to prevent 95% of pregnancies

The Guardian - UK

Nigerian women ensure they get the best possible healthcare by managing unequal power relations with men

Nigeria is a patriarchal society. Authority is vested in men, who tend to exert power and control over women in various spheres of life. This has an impact on women’s health and decisions about their healthcare.

The Conversation

Home test that checks if an abortion has worked reduces follow-up surgery, study finds

A successful Australian trial of a urine test to detect whether an abortion has worked will be welcomed by rural and remote patients, say clinicians

The Guardian - AU

Half of anxiety and depression cases in new and expectant mothers missed: report

Up to 20% women develop a mental illness during pregnancy or within their first year after having a baby.

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Half of mental illness cases undiagnosed in new and expectant mothers, midwives warn

Up to 20 per cent of women develop anxiety, depression or severe mental health issues during pregnancy or within their first year after having a baby

The Guardian - UK

Manchester’s minority ethnic women to tell ‘untold stories’ of childbirth

Oral history project will preserve experiences, traditions and cultural practices of black and Asian mothers

Cinemablend

Full House's Ashley Olsen Gives Birth To First Child After Keeping Pregnancy Secret For Months

Ashley Olsen is now a mom after keeping her pregnancy a secret!

The Conversation

1 in 6 women are diagnosed with gestational diabetes. But this diagnosis may not benefit them or their babies

When Sophie was pregnant with her first baby, she had an oral glucose tolerance blood test. A few days later, the hospital phoned telling her she had gestational diabetes.

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The Independent UK

Serena Williams celebrates second pregnancy with ‘pre-push party’

Former tennis player announced pregnancy at 2023 Met Gala

The Conversation

Telemedicine can help women get early abortions safely: South African study

In South Africa, it is legal to have an abortion upon request until the 13th week of pregnancy. The procedure is performed by trained certified midwives or registered nurses at specific primary care clinics. However, social stigma exists around the procedure, and there is a shortage of services in rural…

The Hindu

Gajapayana: To bring Dasara elephants to Mysuru Palace by truck or trek

Gajapayana marks countdown to Mysuru's Dasara festival. Former MLC A.H. Vishwanath suggested elephants trek from forest camp to Palace, but Forest Dept. officials cited Animal Welfare guidelines against it. Minister H.C. Mahadevappa decided to transport elephants by truck. 14 elephants, 7 male, 2 female, will be brought in two batches,…

The Independent UK

Lisa Snowdon opens up about ‘tortured thoughts’ after abortion: ‘Was that my chance and it’s gone?’

Presenter terminated a pregnancy in her late twenties and has later been open about her desire to have children

The Guardian - AU

The moment I knew: I woke up from my abortion – and he was waiting with curry and rice

At first Madison Griffiths was reluctant to accept the support of the man with whom she shared her pregnancy. But his ‘abortion antidotes’ helped them imagine a future together.

The Independent UK

Nebraska judge allows abortion limits and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery

A Nebraska judge is allowing a ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and restrictions on gender-affirming surgery to remain in effect

WhatToWatch

EastEnders fans predict new pregnancy will bring a DEVASTATING baby betrayal

EastEnders fans think that a baby bombshell will have devastating consequences.

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