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Why pregnancy-related arrests in the US surged over the last two decades in Southern states

Report identified cases of women being put behind bars while pregnant

The Independent UK

I tried to get pregnant for so long – but when it happened I only felt guilt

A surprise pregnancy after struggling to conceive a child – and sometimes after giving up hope of it ever happening – can result in months of fear and anxiety, writes Kate Townshend. She meets other women like her who’ve experienced it too

The Independent UK

Pregnancy-related complications probable reason for female elephant’s death near Coimbatore

Female elephant in Coimbatore died of pregnancy-related complications, post-mortem reveals. Foetus was in final stage of gestation, likely died before mother. Veterinarians believe dystocia caused foetus' death, leading to mother's. 16 wild elephants have died in Coimbatore Forest Division this year.

The Hindu

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Indiana attorney general faces ethics charges for comments about abortion doctor. Now he’s suing her employer

Todd Rokita sued a hospital system that employs a doctor who cared for a 10-year-old rape survivor

The Independent UK

After a tough year of IVF, I felt guilty once I finally became pregnant

The Independent UK

How to prevent nausea or ‘morning sickness’ during pregnancy?

Morning sickness, also known as nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP), is a common and often uncomfortable symptom experienced by many pregnant individuals during the early stages of pregnancy. Morning sickness tends to be more severe in pregnancies with multiples (e.g., twins or triplets) due to higher hormone levels. Several…

The Times of India

Donald Trump isn't backing a national abortion ban. That's not hurting him in the GOP primary

Donald Trump is dominating the early stages of the Republican presidential primary even as he’s refused to endorse a federal ban on abortion

The Independent UK

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Planned Parenthood sues to expand abortion access in South Carolina under strict new ban

Abortion providers in South Carolina want to lengthen the narrow window when they can legally terminate a pregnancy under a strict new ban

The Independent UK

Women fight abortion bans in 3 more states with legal actions

Patients and doctors in Tennessee, Idaho and Oklahoma are taking legal action, against state abortion bans. Women told dramatic stories of dangerous pregnancies and delayed care.

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Women in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma sue over abortion bans after being denied care

Women in three states are challenging strict abortion laws that went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year

The Independent UK

Women who were denied emergency abortions file lawsuits in three states: ‘Torture no one should have to face’

Lawsuits want to clarify abortion ban exceptions for ‘medical emergencies’ in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee

The Independent UK

The world’s mothers are in crisis. Melinda French Gates says these innovations can help reverse maternal mortality

Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth.

Fortune

Can animals give birth to twins?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

Man and woman accused of illegal abortion plead guilty to charges

It comes after mother-of-three was recently jailed for obtaining drugs to have abortion after legal cut-off in case that caused major backlash

The Independent UK

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The Week

The contraceptive pill explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world

In this series, The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world.

The Times of India

Weight loss story: After weighing 100 kilos during pregnancy, new mom sheds 25 kilos in just 5 months!

Kriti Sonali, 32, weighed as high as 100 kilos during her pregnancy. “I gained some 25 kilos during my pregnancy and experienced bad postpartum depression,” she shares with Etimes Lifestyle. Being overweight affected her health and self-confidence.

The Conversation

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

As Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a specialist in climate change and maternal health, explains the reasons to health editor Nadine Dreyer.

The Guardian - UK

Women in England urged to help shape reproductive health policy

Government seeks views on periods, contraception, fertility, pregnancy and menopause for health strategy

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Travis Barker speaks out about wife Kourtney Kardashian’s ‘life-threatening’ surgery

‘I want to say thank you for all the support,’ musician says

The Independent UK

Kourtney Kardashian reveals urgent surgery to save life of unborn baby

Reality star is currently expecting her fourth child, first with husband Travis Barker

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Florida initiative to prohibit abortion restrictions qualifies for state supreme court review

Floridians Protecting Freedom, sponsors of an initiative that would prohibit restrictions on abortions before fetal viability, have submitted 297,586 valid signatures as of Sept. 1, qualifying the proposal for a review by the state supreme court.

The Independent UK

Kourtney Kardashian was briefly hospitalised amid pregnancy, according to reports

Kardashian is expecting her first child with Travis Barker

The Guardian - AU

These women were told their babies would not survive – but Catholic-run public hospitals refused to provide abortions

Both Jennifer and Amy were devastated when their wanted pregnancies were deemed unviable, but they were forced to go elsewhere when Australia’s Catholic-run public hospitals would not terminate

The Conversation

How to recover from childbirth – an expert guide

After all the physical changes during pregnancy and following childbirth, many women are left wondering how to get active again and where to begin. Of course, activity after childbirth is an individual journey with multiple things to consider – and one of the first considerations may not be what you…

The Conversation

More than 6,000 women told us what they wanted for their next pregnancy and birth. Here's what they said

Many women want a different kind of pregnancy and birth the next time around. Many want to see the same one or two midwives throughout, and want to choose where they give birth. And when the time comes, they want a vaginal birth, with less intervention.

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