KATIE DANIEL: These Dangerous Drugs Aren’t Just Killing Babies — They’re Harming Women. Let’s Get Them Off The Market
As consumers, we make many assumptions every day. We assume that food labels list accurate ingredients. I'm allergic to guaifenesin, so I think you should avoid cold medicine if it's listed on the label, but otherwise it's safe to take. We make this assumption because the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a federal agency in […]
‘Miracle’ Ugandan mom who gave birth at 70 shows off babies
A Ugandan woman who gave birth to a boy and a girl at the age of 70, making her one of the world's oldest new mothers, has finally returned home six weeks later to introduce her “miraculous” babies to the world. Safina Namukwaya gave birth to twins by caesarean section on November 29 at the […]
Officials warn parents to not hold babies following Alaska Airlines midair blowout
Federal authorities warn parents against carrying infants on laps during flights, after recent mid-air explosion on Alaska Airlines renews concerns about what happens to unsecured babies are doing. All 171 passengers and six crew members miraculously survived when the door plug broke at 16,000 feet, leaving a gaping hole that revealed the night sky. However, […]
Post-Dobbs, pregnancy centers help moms and babies before and after birth
The need for pregnancy assistance has increased across the country since 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Life-affirming pregnancy centers continue to strengthen their mission by providing tailored services, medical care, interpersonal and material support to hundreds of thousands of women and families. As many state legislatures enact pro-life protection […]
Boston hospitals welcome first babies of 2024
Oh baby! Two Boston hospitals accepted their first babies born in 2024. All three girls were born at midnight on January 1st. Margarita and Roberto, who live in the Dorchester area, welcomed their daughter Selena into the new year at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She was born weighing 6 pounds, 5 ounces. according to people. […]