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Coworker turned friend turned surrogate
A Michigan Medicine nursing coworker becomes her new friend, and colleagues, surrogate.
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“The strength and grace” of one mom with severe heart disease
One mother balances between her severe aortic stenosis, her son in the NICU and her six kids
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Severe Maternal Morbidity Varies by State, Race & Ethnicity
Threefold difference between lowest rate of severe childbirth complications in Utah compared to highest in D.C.
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Labor induction doesn’t always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies
A new study suggests that inducing labor at 39 weeks for low-risk pregnancies may not reduce the risk of C-sections or improve outcomes.
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Life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity
Research finds life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity.
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Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing
In a new study, newborn drug testing inequities remained similar after recreational legalization of cannabis, overall test positivity rates for THC increased
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Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance
Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities
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Is it PMS or premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
For some women, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms. 
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Endometriosis: 9 facts to know about the puzzling disease
Despite symptoms, the diagnosis often comes painfully late.
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New Study Reveals Drastic Increase in ER Visits Related to Sexual Assault
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for it, and the increasing prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S.
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Including the patient voice when addressing racial disparities in maternal health
To address persistent racial disparities and inequities in maternal health in Black and low-income communities, centering the patient voice is key.
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A New Favorite Among People Who Menstruate: Period Underwear
Have you heard about period underwear? The new technology makes periods easier and more comfortable to manage, but are they right for you? An OB-GYN shares 5 facts to know before buying a pair.
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Sexual assault related ER visits increase more than tenfold
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, study suggests.
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What is period underwear?
Pads, tampons and menstrual cups aren’t alone anymore. Period underwear has become not only mainstream, but a favorite among people who menstruate. An expert answers five common questions about this popular menstrual product.
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6 things to know about your feet during pregnancy
Pregnancies entail a myriad of changes to your body, with your feet being no exception.