In rural Oklahoma, women often travel hours to get maternity care. One couple is trying to change that
A report on maternity care by the March of Dimes said that 52% of counties in Oklahoma are classified as maternity care deserts, areas without access to birthing facilities or prenatal providers.
Among Valentine's Day shoppers at SF Flower Market was mother hours away from induction
I'm being induced with our second baby girl," Emily Mondragon said. "We're going to the hospital this evening but we thought, what better way to christen the day than getting some fresh flowers for ...
In rural Oklahoma, women travel hours to get maternity care. One couple is trying to change that
A report on maternity care by the March of Dimes said that 52% of counties in Oklahoma are classified as maternity care deserts, areas without access to birthing facilities or prenatal providers.
Can this maternity ward be saved? Doctors, nurses sound alarm at a Miami-area hospital
For the doctors and nurses at Palmetto General who have grappled with supply issues, delayed paychecks and service cuts under ...
After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth ...
Lawsuit: Vermont DCF illegally surveilled pregnant woman, took newborn from delivery room
DCF began “an aggressive investigation," “even though DCF has no authority to assess or investigate a fetus or a first-time, ...
Mom Gives Birth to Twins — and Immediately Notices 1 Has a Crooked Jaw (Exclusive)
A mom's viral TikTok reveals how one twin's jaw was affected by in-utero pressure from her sister. Despite the initial concern, the mom of two has perfectly healthy twin girls and the issue has since ...
On Her Mind: Broken Arrow woman discusses being a surrogate four times
"My Mom is Brave" is her second book explaining how she told her sons about surrogacy. She's also written "How You Came To Be ...
Cleveland Clinic in the crosshairs over decision to close labor and delivery unit in Stuart
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart will close its labor and delivery unit April 1. It's not a financial ...
Pregnant women and the flu: How viral infections can worsen symptoms
THE PERCENT OF DOCTOR’S OFFICE VISITS DRIVEN BY FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS LAST WEEK WAS HIGHER THAN THE PEAK OF ANY WINTER FLU SEASON SINCE 2009 TO 2010. SO FAR THIS SEASON, THE CDC ESTIMATES THERE HAVE BEEN ...
Alabama expectant moms shouldn’t have to wait for lifesaving prenatal care: op-ed
We have introduced a bipartisan bill to provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility, which would eliminate much of the lag time ...
Pregnant Woman's Response to Sister Going Into Labor First Shocks Internet
"I feel bad for those babies," one person wrote. "They are going to grow up being pitted against each other instead of having ...