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Older moms more likely to have birth complications

Older mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely or suffer complications, warns new research. Giving birth to a child after the age of 40 is becoming more common, but it can entail an increased ...

Babies And Bills: Child Birth Is Throwing Women Into Medical Debt In Record Numbers

A recent study found that one in four new mothers are thrown into medical debt after giving birth, which is even true for ...
Medscape

Severe Maternal Morbidity in First Birth Linked to Lower Probability of Subsequent Pregnancy

Women experiencing severe maternal morbidity (SMM) during their first birth have a 12% lower likelihood of having subsequent births, with cardiac complications and severe mental health conditions ...
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'We need to be acknowledged': Alliance says doulas can reduce mortality rate for Black mothers

DOULAS CAN HELP WOMEN HAVE HEALTHIER BIRTHS AND PREGNANCIES, ESPECIALLY BLACK MOTHERS. A B SHARIF FELIX SAYS SHE WITNESSED HER SISTER BEING IGNORED IN THE HOSPITAL WHEN SHE NEEDED ASSISTANCE AFTER A ...
Rolling Out

Weighing your birth options: Natural vs. surgical

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...
WFMZ-TV

Older moms more likely to have premature birth or complications

Older mothers are more likely to give birth prematurely or suffer complications, warns new research. Giving birth to a child after the age of 40 is becoming more common, but it can entail an increased ...