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Study Finds C-Sections May Increase Childbirth Complications

by Barbara DiTullio | Jan 30, 2009 | Childbirth, Women's health

The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology recently published a study that found an increased risk of childbirth complications linked to birth by cesarean section. The study compared births in 1988-89 to 2004-05, finding that the need for blood transfusions increased...

Obama Administration Expected to Usher in Advances for Women’s Rights

by Barbara DiTullio | Jan 22, 2009 | Abortion, Childbirth, Contraception, Employment, Equal pay, Equality, Government, Politics, Reproductive Rights, Women's health

Women’s rights advocates are hopeful this week as President Barack Obama officially began his term as the 44th president. President Obama is expected to advance women’s rights by issuing executive orders which will rescind the Global Gag Rule and release...

U.S. has Dismal Rate of Preterm Births

by Barbara DiTullio | Nov 17, 2008 | Childbirth, Reproductive Rights, Women's health

USA Today reports that the March of Dimes has just released its first “Premature Birth Report Card” for the United States, and it’s not very encouraging. Overall, the nation gets a “D,” with 530,000 preterm births each year. According to...

Giving Birth in Chains

by Barbara DiTullio | Nov 14, 2008 | Childbirth, Shackling, Women in prisons, Women's health

If you have ever had a child, think back to the day she or he was born. Recall lying in the hospital bed and pushing to bring life into this world, or holding your newborn child for the first time. Now imagine doing all of this with shackles restraining you,...

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