So Here's What You Shouldn't Do When Trying To Revive A Newborn
I figured I'd slap the baby's bottom. Wrong! Luckily I got a lesson from trainers who teach birth attendants in the developing world.
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In Tennessee, Giving Birth To A Drug-Dependent Baby Can Be A Crime
The state's "fetal assault" law punishes women whose babies are born with drug withdrawal symptoms. Proponents say the law spurs women to seek treatment, while opponents say it deters them.
To Save The Lives Of Babies And Mothers, Ask For Advice From Peru
Each year, nearly 6 million children die of preventable and treatable conditions. Nearly 300,000 mothers die of complications from pregnancy and childbirth. Yet a new report offers reason for hope.
Will Pregnancy Tests In Alaska Bars Dissuade Moms-To-Be From Drinking?
A small number of bars are offering the free tests as part of a state-funded pilot program aiming to reduce the number of babies born with fetal alcohol syndrome.
The World's Mothers Don't Always Get The Care They Need
The release of a new report on the world's mothers is a reminder of the gap between rich and poor — in the developing world and in American cities as well.
Volunteer Recap: Connecting Moms To Midwives In Timor-Leste
A global health student from Seattle went to the tiny country to study maternal health. But she also learned how to be more friendly to her neighbors.
How Far Has The Health Of Moms Come Since 1995?
The rate of women worldwide who die in childbirth has dropped by more than 40 percent over the past two decades. But does this rosy global health statistic overstate the extent of change?
How 'Flower Beds' Give Love And Lentils To Moms And Babies
When mothers need day care for their children, the best person to turn to might be another mother. That's the lesson of the new cooperative nurseries in an Indian state.
30-Year Sentence Lifted For Woman In El Salvador Abortion Case
Carmen Guadalupe Vasquez Aldana had steadfastly denied having an abortion. She said her unborn baby had died due to medical complications. This week, Congress pardoned her after seven years in jail.
Dangerous Deliveries: Ebola Leaves Moms And Babies Without Care
When a pregnant woman catches Ebola, the fetus and amniotic fluid are flooded with the virus. The ripple effects of these dangerous deliveries could be more catastrophic than Ebola itself.