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More than 300 miscarriages recorded in 80 days in Gaza

As Israel continues its blockade on Gaza, basic medical supplies such as iron supplements and prenatal vitamins have long since disappeared from shelves and clinics. Expectant mothers are facing an increased risk of miscarriages.

Al Jazeera

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EU's infant mortality rates paint bleak picture across bloc

Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates.

Euronews

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Experts warn about risks of new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is no longer recommending COVID-19 vaccines for healthy pregnant women and children, and experts are concerned that the new guidelines lack a factual basis.

CBS America

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Expectant mothers with lupus have better outlooks than ever before

Doctors say that the outlook for pregnant women with lupus, who typically have higher health risks, is better than ever before. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.

CBS News

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Early heatwave raises health risks for pregnant women, experts warn

Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain how extreme heat, intensified by climate change, poses growing dangers for pregnant women especially as temperatures soar earlier in the season.

CBS America

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Many pregnancy-related deaths occur after giving birth, study says

More than 30% of pregnancy-related deaths occur after giving birth, according to data from a new JAMA study. The study also found racial and regional disparities among those deaths. Dr. Angela Bianco, a board-certified maternal-fetal med...

CBS News

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Developmental risks for babies from diabetes

A new report, examining more than 56 million pregnancies, found children born to women with diabetes have "sharply higher rates" of ADHD and autism. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to explain.

CBS News

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Pregnant woman gets emotional describing what she lost in wildfire

CNN’s Pamela Brown speaks with Griffin and Kit Goldsmith, who are expecting a baby soon, about losing their home and community in the California wildfires. Kit says right now, they're left wondering she's going to deliver their baby and ...

CNN

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Abortion is a top issue in 2024 United States election

A new documentary co-produced by Jennifer Lawrence & Hillary Clinton about three Texas women who suffered unspeakable tragedy after they were refused abortions hits theaters Friday, as the battle over reproductive rights looms large ahea...

France 24

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Born on New Year’s Day in war-torn Ukraine

In Ukraine the start of the year was as dramatic as most days of 2022 with large scale attacks of missiles and drones on the capital. At the same time, in Kyiv’s hospitals, new lives were born. Solomya and Lev are two of the babies.

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'Giant step backwards': Executive order to protect abortion rights

U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to safeguard some reproductive rights across the country. It does not legalize abortion, but instead improves access to emergency contraception, legal services and pills that can ind...

CBC News

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Biden signs executive order to safeguard access to abortion

U.S President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to help safeguard access to abortion and contraception in light of the U.S Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. Biden is urging Americans to elect a Congress tha...

CBC News

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Groups urge awareness of alternatives after Roe v. Wade

Kate Kelly, with the advocacy group Shout Your Abortion, says multiple groups in the U.S. are working to educate people about the availability of abortion medication after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

CBC News

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Challenges to ‘trigger laws’ add confusion to abortion access

After the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Americans looking to get information about what’s legal in their state are met with confusion as advocates fight 'trigger laws' on abortions.

CBC News

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Big tech to protect user data from abortion prosecution

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs Wade has raised questions about whether tech companies should protect the data of users seeking abortions.

Euronews

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Meta tells employees 'don't talk' about abortion

Meta managers are reaffirming an earlier memo that requests employees to stay quiet on political opinions, especially regarding the recent overturning of Roe v Wade, in the office and in internal communications. The tech giant's May memo...

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'Don't kill your baby': Protesters gather outside clinics

The Jackson Women's Health Organization, the abortion clinic at the centre of the US Supreme Court's momentous decision to overturn Roe vs Wade, is carrying out its final abortions before it will be forced to close its doors on July 4.

France 24

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Roe v. Wade supporters: 'Thank god for Donald Trump'

A Texas Pastor has thanked the former President after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Friday's decision will ultimately restrict abortion rights in about half of the country's 50 states.

France 24

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Anger, fear after Roe v. Wade reversal

The reversal of Roe v. Wade brought people to the streets across the U.S., expressing their anger over an end to abortion rights and fears over what is next, while some companies and states moved to help people access abortion care.

CBC News

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Protests rage on over abortion ruling

As protesters gathered at the U.S. Supreme Court to voice their opposition to the decision on Roe v. Wade, President Joe Biden said his administration will fight attempts by states to ban a pill used for medication abortion. This report ...

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Outrage v. Praise: Rallies held across U.S

The United States Supreme Court’s ruling has led to outrage in some cities, and praise in others.

Al Jazeera

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At-home abortion pill startup responds to Roe v. Wade

Hey Jane Co-Founder and CEO Kiki Freedman joins Emily Chang to give her reaction to the news of the reversal of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, and how her company will navigate these new parameters.

Bloomberg

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A divided America reacts to Roe v. Wade reversal

The U.S Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is a long-awaited win for some Americans, and a terrifying loss for others. The country will soon ban or prohibit abortion in 25 states.

CBC News

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Abortion rights protests fill streets across the U.S

Protesters gathered across the United States today to stand up for abortion rights in the wake of the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade.

CBC News

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Doctors argue access to safe abortion necessary

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, the chief medical officer at Verywell Health, joined Cheddar News to discuss what the overturning of Roe v. Wade means from a medical standpoint. “There are a range of reasons that women choose to have an abortion, ...

Cheddar News

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Mass rally to 'safeguard' abortion rights

Thousands have taken to the streets in the US in support of a national day of action for safe and legal access to abortion. The nationwide demonstrations on Saturday are a response to a leaked draft legal opinion showing the US Supreme C...

Al Jazeera

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Senate 'not in line' with public on abortion access

U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, who presided over Wednesday's vote in the Senate on the Women’s Health Protection Act, said the outcome suggests the legislative body is not is not "where the majority of Americans are" on abortion acce...

CBC News

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America split as abortion decision looms

Facing pressure, U.S. companies are weighing their responses to a draft Supreme Court ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade, caught between employees’ demands to ensure access to abortion and fears of political blowback from Republican ...

CBC News

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Abortion access: How do the US and Europe compare?

Unlike the US, European countries have used the power of legislation to enshrine abortion access in law.

Euronews

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California declares 'voice of reason' in abortion debate

Advocates in California are seeking to transform the US state into an abortion haven, as millions of people across the United States may soon need to travel thousands of kilometres in search of care.

Al Jazeera