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The Latest Breaking News from Pregnancy

In Myanmar, lessons for life after Roe

In Myanmar, abortion is illegal unless the pregnancy can be proven to be a risk to the life of the birth parent

Salon

Baby born with permanent smile due to rare condition affecting just 14 people worldwide

Little Ayla Summer Mucha was born with rare condition bilateral macrostomia which causes the corners of mouths to not fuse properly during pregnancy and faces a future surgery

Daily Mirror

Commentary: I didn’t plan to feed my baby formula — but I’m so glad I did

I’m 24 weeks pregnant, staring down a national formula shortage, just hoping it works itself out before the new baby arrives. My first child was born in April 2020, less than a month into COVID-19 lockdown. He arrived 3 1/2 weeks early, starved out by my preeclampsia (a pregnancy complication…

Los Angeles Times

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Former Made In Chelsea star Nicola Hughes opens up about being 'reduced to tears' from suffering painful leg cramps while pregnant

The Dubliner announced she was expecting her first baby with husband Charlie Tupper earlier this month

Irish Mirror

We tested plants used for contraception in South Africa. Here's what we found

In sub-Saharan Africa, 91 per 1,000 pregnancies are unwanted. This is around three times the rates of unintended pregnancies recorded in Europe and North America.

The Conversation

What is a medication, or medical, abortion? 5 questions answered by 3 doctors

Abortion access is in the headlines after Politico released a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. advising the overturn of Roe v. Wade. On May 4, 2022, SciLine, a nonprofit, independent service that connects scientists to journalists, interviewed three medical experts to answer questions about…

The Conversation

Editorial: Voters should nail down lawmakers on how far they will go to restrict abortion

For years, the anti-abortion movement has generally tolerated exceptions in cases of rape or incest, or when the health or life of the woman was at risk from pregnancy. It was seemingly neutral territory in the debate, a recognition of the complexity of real-life circumstances.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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They're watching you: Post-Roe America

Privacy nonprofit forecasts dark future where "antiquated abortion laws are enforced with cutting-edge technology"

Salon

With Roe v. Wade at risk, Planned Parenthood of Illinois makes abortion pills available by mail for state residents

CHICAGO — With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade, Planned Parenthood of Illinois said Monday it has begun offering abortion pills by mail for state residents who qualify.

Chicago Tribune

Fans defend Olivia Wilde from ‘problematic’ pregnancy rumours

‘You do not assume someone is pregnant’

The Independent UK

Baby, it’s time to get moving!

Demand for exercise training at Nampally Area Hospital by pregnant women picking up

The Hindu

Inquiry finds evidence of 'systemic racism' in UK maternity care

Investigation was spurred on by fact that black women in this country are four times more likely to die in pregnancy

Wales Online

Racism in UK maternity care risks safety of Black, Asian and mixed ethnicity women – study

Participants in charity’s year-long inquiry describe being ignored and feeling patronised and dehumanised

The Guardian - UK

'My cousin announced her pregnancy at my baby's funeral - I kicked her out'

A grieving mother preparing to bury her two-month-old daughter was left stricken by the insensitivity of her cousin, and felt she had no choice but to ask her to leave the funeral altogether

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The National (Scotland)

Data reveals abortion trends in Scotland similar over time

SINCE 1992 there have been over 350,000 pregnancy terminations in Scotland, the vast majority of which were within the 10-week gestation period.

The Independent UK

Ashley Graham suffered severe haemorrhaging after giving birth to twins

Model also opens up about pregnancy loss

The Times of India

Preterm birth: Warning signs that indicate complications during pregnancy and how to avoid them

Preterm birth, defined as a baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, is a leading cause of infant death and can result in long-term disabilities for those who survive. Each year, approximately 1 million children die as a result of preterm birth complications. According to the World Health Organization, many…

Liverpool Echo

Mum needed life-saving surgery after sharp pain while cleaning the oven

Nikki was rushed to hospital as a result of an ectopic pregnancy

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Glasgow Live

Ed Sheeran announces birth of second baby after wife's secret pregnancy journey

British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has revealed to fans that they are now a "family of four", after he and wife Cherry Seaborn announce the birth of their second baby.

Daily Mirror

'I'm pregnant and I hate comments about my bump size - all bellies are beautiful'

A mum-to-be has said she can't stand it when people comment on the size of her baby bump - as she believes pregnancy should be celebrated regardless of bump size

Dublin Live

Midwife reveals one thing that many women don't know before giving birth

Midwife Lesley Gilchrist says there is no right or wrong way to give birth

Daily Mirror

Pregnant Charlotte Crosby reveals exactly how she knew boyfriend Jake was 'the one'

The Geordie Shore star said she had a 'criteria list' after failed relationships but in just one month, boyfriend Jake surpassed the bar and 'ticked all the boxes'

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rihanna Welcomes First Child after High-fashion, Self-affirming Pregnancy

Superstar Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their first child, after a pregnancy the singer flaunted in a radical revamp of normally covered-up maternity style. The entertainment and fashion mogul behind the hits "Diamonds" and "Umbrella" gave birth to a boy on May 13 in Los Angeles, according…

Tribune News Service

What you need to know about abortion pills

With the leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade, the future of abortion access in many states is uncertain. Without a clinic close by to obtain one, supporters of abortion rights say they expect to see patients…

Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic Minute: Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis

Toxoplasmosis is a disease that results from an infection from one of the most common parasites. So common in fact that it might be in your home right now. People can be exposed to this parasite from infected cat feces, and exposure is especially risky for people who are pregnant.

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