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Birth control study suggests oestrogen dosage could be drastically cut – here’s what you should know

The amount of oestrogen the birth control pill currently contains is already substantially lower than it was when the pill was first licensed more than 60 years ago. But a new paper has suggested that the doses of both oestrogen and progestogen in the pill could be significantly reduced and…

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Paris Fury offers first pregnancy update since surprise announcement as she shares fresh selfie

The wife of boxer Tyson Fury confirmed how far into her pregnancy she is with her seventh child

Manchester Evening News

COVID during pregnancy may alter brain development in boys

Boys born to mothers who got COVID-19 while pregnant seem to have a higher risk of subtle developmental delays, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder.

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‘A gamechanger’: this simple device could help fight the war on abortion rights in the US

Only a tiny fraction of primary care physicians provide abortions. Dr Joan Fleischman wants to offset the rightwing war on reproductive rights by training many more of them

The Guardian - US

Mrs Hinch forced to address pregnancy speculation again after sharing joy over 'first' in three years

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the cleaning influencer, whose real name is Sophie Hinchcliffe, posed for a stunning snap

Manchester Evening News

Natasha Hamilton's eldest child 'swore with excitement' after learning of her pregnancy

The pregnant Atomic Kitten singer, 40, shared the news of her pregnancy with her husband Charles Gay in February

Daily Mirror

Research on vaping during pregnancy limited as midwives call for answers and involvement in studies

As more young women take up vaping, midwives say gaping holes in knowledge about e-cigarettes and maternal health mean they can't answer their patients' questions.

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In a liberal US state, my life-saving abortion cost $55,000

I was flabbergasted by the cost of medical care I could have died without – but surprise fees are standard in a system motivated first and foremost by profit

The Guardian - US

Fear of pregnancy: One teen's story in post-Roe America

In a state that bans abortion, anxiety about rape and getting pregnant drove this teen to start on birth control, though she's not having sex.

WEKU

They helped their friend get an abortion. Now a bitter ex-husband is suing them

Marcus Silva’s lawsuit is a metaphor for the creepy, stupid and cruel nature of the anti-choice movement

The Guardian - US

Anti-mifepristone court decisions rely on medical misinformation about abortion and questionable legal reasoning

An early April 2023 decision by a U.S. district judge in Texas to reverse 23 years of approval of the abortion pill mifepristone has sparked explosive debate.

The Conversation

What you need to know about misoprostol, another drug used for abortion

While the fate of mifepristone, also known as the abortion pill, plays out in U.S. courts, health care providers have another drug they can continue to use to offer medication abortion.

Tribune News Service

Florida’s six-week abortion ban complicates DeSantis’ general election pitch

Ron DeSantis’ approval late Thursday of a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is, to many political analysts, undoubtedly good politics in a GOP presidential primary.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Exclusive - Yeh Rishta's Pranali Rathod on her struggles: I faced rejections for one entire year before I could actually make a mark

Pranali Rathod, who became a household name as Akshara from Rajan Shahi's Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, has come a long way. Before making it big as Akshara, the actress played a variety of roles from positive to negative. Recently, Pranali joined ETimes TV for an exclusive chat and opened…

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A robot answers questions about health. Its creators just won a $2.25 million prize

At the Skoll World Forum this week, South Africa's Reach Digital Health was one of five honorees. They offer health advice via mobile phones to millions, focusing on pregnancy, babies and COVID.

The National (Scotland)

Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting abortion in Florida

Ron DeSantis– the potential Republican presidential nominee – has approved a ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy in Florida.

Orlando Sentinel

Q&A: Florida passed a 6-week abortion ban. What happens now?

On Thursday, the Florida House passed SB 300, a bill banning abortions after six weeks of gestation with limited exceptions.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida lawmakers OK 6-week abortion ban backed by Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Rejecting Democratic efforts to change it, the Republican-controlled Legislature gave final approval Thursday to a near-total ban on abortion after six weeks, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis who has said he would sign it.

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Pregnant this winter? Here's how to prepare for COVID and get vaccinated

With the days becoming noticeably shorter, winter is on its way in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Independent UK

GOP's Tim Scott says he backs 20-week federal abortion ban

Republican Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina says he'd support a federal ban on abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy

The Conversation

Planning for a baby? Why both men and women should consider quitting alcohol before and during pregnancy

When a couple is planning on having a baby, it’s often the woman who is seen as responsible for the health of the unborn child.

Los Angeles Times

Abortion’s new battleground: Mifepristone’s effect on women’s mental health

At the heart of the latest battle over abortion access is a federal judge’s ruling that cites concern about the mental health of women who choose to end their pregnancies.

Manchester Evening News

Eagle-eyed Corrie fans squash Sarah pregnancy storyline talk as others 'shouting at the TV'

Coronation Street fans think they've worked out what will happen but others disagree

Irish Mirror

The lesser-known signs of pregnancy - from vivid dreams to change in taste

The findings show that the most-discussed symptom was vivid dreams, which were mentioned in 22 per cent of the TikToks

The Conversation

Creating and implanting synthetic monkey embryos could pave the way to stem-cell babies

In January 2017, I met Jiankui He, the now-infamous Chinese scientist who would go on to create the world’s first genome-edited babies. This was at a meeting in Berkeley, Calif., hosted by Jennifer Doudna who, along with Emmanuelle Charpentier, was awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her work…

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