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Birth rates are close to a historic low: See charts
The fertility rate in the U.S. was on a constant decline between 2014 and 2020 and has fluctuated since then, CDC reports.
African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia—a dangerous pregnancy complication
Pre-eclampsia is a danger to pregnant women. It's a complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage, ...
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Clinics forced to increase costs for family planning services like birth control, STI testing
Nearly 100 clinics in the state that provided family planning services like birth control and STI testing are having to ...
‘Our beautiful little family is complete’: Laura Kenny gives birth to third child after fertility struggles
Britain's most decorated female Olympian gives a first-glimpse of the newborn and shared her little’s girl’s sweet name ...
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Women increasingly seek midwifery care for non-traditional birth options
LewisGale has expanded its practice over the past five years in the Roanoke and New River valleys, providing 24/7 coverage on ...
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Criminalizing Natural Birth: An Interview with Ricardo Jones
May 5th is the International Day of the Midwife. Natural birth and home birth midwives are facing criminalization of their work in countries worldwide. Brazil’s Ricardo and Neusa Jones are the latest.