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Restrictive abortion laws put Nigerian women in danger

The word “abortion” is used to describe two types of pregnancies that end before 20 weeks, which is now regarded as the age of viability of a pregnancy.

The Conversation · May 19, 2022

Vladimir Putin 'avoided' mistress and 'was not prepared to be dad' after pregnancy news

Vladimir Putin is believed to have at least two kids with Olympic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, 39, who has been slapped with sanctions since the Russian tyrant invaded Ukraine in February

Daily Mirror · May 19, 2022

Editorial: If activists are serious about 'life,' they should embrace contraception access

As contentious as the issue of abortion rights is at the moment, it would be easy to assume there’s no overlap between those who believe women have a right to biological self-determination and those who believe that terminating a pregnancy at any stage is murder — an argument that some…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 19, 2022

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Poll: Two-thirds say don't overturn Roe; the court leak is firing up Democratic voters

Seven-in-10 U.S. adults say they support some restrictions on abortions, and Americans are split on 15-week bans and whether abortion-inducing medication should be allowed to be mailed to homes.

WEKU · May 19, 2022

Indigenous and Alaska Native women could face escalated violence if Roe is repealed

They are also two to three times more likely to die as a result of pregnancy than white women, according to the CDC

The Guardian - US · May 19, 2022

‘After which failed pregnancy should I have been imprisoned’: House member who had two miscarriages blasts GOP on abortion ban

‘It is hard to describe the agony of a miscarriage’

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Mastercard to cover employees’ travel for out-of-state abortions

Mastercard Inc. said it would help pay for workers to travel to access abortions if pregnancy terminations aren’t available in their home state.

Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022

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With Roe in doubt, some fear tech surveillance of pregnancy

Companies that collect data from the digital clues people leave online often know their most sensitive health information _ gleaned from web searches, health apps and location trackers

The Independent UK · May 18, 2022

Commentary: I hid my pregnancy from the internet so I know: Online privacy is nearly impossible

More than 2.5 million unintended pregnancies were reported in the U.S. between 2014 and 2019. Many of those women probably read pregnancy articles online, browsed Planned Parenthood’s website, triple-checked their period tracker or confided in their best friend over Facebook Messenger. If Roe v. Wade is struck down this summer,…

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022

Pregnant Olivia Bowen admits her 'anxiety is in overdrive' as she nears due date

The Love Island star revealed she was expecting her first baby with husband Alex Bowen back in January and has since been sharing pregnancy updates to her Instagram followers

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2022

Who will be prosecuted for abortion if fetuses are recognized as people?

The expected reversal of Roe v Wade will lead to more women being charged over pregnancy outcomes

The Guardian - US · May 18, 2022

Kourtney Kardashian sparks pregnancy rumours with weird 'cravings' posts

The mum-of-three may be pregnant for a fourth time after suddenly tying-the-knot with Travis Barker and after they visited a doctor to investigate their family planning options

Irish Mirror · May 18, 2022

After leaked Roe ruling, GOP weighs stricter abortion bans

If, as expected, the U.S. Supreme Court decides as early as next month to overturn Roe v. Wade, just how quickly Republican-dominated legislatures will act to restrict abortion and how far they will go to eliminate the procedure is uncertain.

Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022

Laura Kenny speaks out about ‘lonely’ miscarriage as she becomes a dame at Windsor ceremony

Olympic cycling legend Dame Laura Kenny says she felt "lonely" after losing her unborn child and opened up about her miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy to "give support to other women" as she received her damehood.

Evening Standard · May 17, 2022

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The Conversation · May 17, 2022

Denying abortion access has a negative impact on children and families

The Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court proceedings in the United States have put the spotlight on the issue of abortion rights. Limiting access to safe abortions has many consequences, including increases in poverty, unemployment and pregnancy-related deaths. Another key area of impact from restricting abortion access is on family well-being…

Evening Standard · May 17, 2022

Best maternity jeans to wear through each stage of your pregnancy

Finding a comfy pair of jeans to accommodate your growing bump is an essential part of any maternity wardrobe

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022

Obesity in pregnancy could increase risk of heart problems for child, new study finds

Having a high BMI during pregnancy increases the risk of various pregnancy complications such as gestational diabetes or even miscarriages, stillbirth. Little is known on the impacts; however, it could pose on the child

Inverse · May 17, 2022

Fertility clinics turn women away over their weight — new research undermines that practice

In a new study, researchers show that losing weight does not increase a person's chances of getting pregnant.

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The Guardian - US · May 17, 2022

‘I feel angry and incredibly motivated’: US abortion providers consider options for fighting back

Doctors around the country are anticipating the struggles of patients and providers after the likely fall of Roe v Wade: ‘We’ve been planning for it’

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Medicare doesn't cover a key test done during pregnancy — but some say it should

Both sides of politics are pledging to fund genetic screening, but their policies haven't included a test done by many pregnant women to screen for three genetic conditions.

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

'Women shouldn't ignore sudden abdominal pain as it's almost always serious'

Dr Miriam Stoppard says right-sided abdominal pain can have many causes - some very serious

Daily Record · May 16, 2022

Terrified mum who gave birth to tiny 1lb baby at home 'thought he was dead'

Jenna Cullen and her partner Jack Harris, both 28, were left terrified when their tiny son Hunter arrived just 30 weeks into the pregnancy in November 2021.

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022

E-cigarettes ‘as safe as nicotine patches’ for pregnant smokers trying to quit

Pregnant smokers were more likely to quit when using e-cigarettes than patches after four weeks, study shows

Daily Record · May 16, 2022

Fans praise Britney Spears for breaking 'stigma' of 12-week rule after star opens up about miscarriage

It's not clear exactly how far along Britney was when she told fans the awful news she suffered a miscarriage, but it's understood she was in the "early stages" of pregnancy.

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

Editorial: Vaccines during pregnancy? Here's reassurance

A new analysis in a prestigious journal offers timely reassurance about the COVID-19 shots' safety and effectiveness to a vitally important but vaccine-hesitant group: expectant mothers.

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