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Emergency contraception is often confused with abortion pills – here's how Plan B and other generic versions work to prevent pregnancy

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022 and the end of constitutional protection for abortion, emergency contraception has become more difficult to obtain and – more than ever – shrouded in misinformation.

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Diet high in fruit, vegetables associated with lower miscarriage risk, finds study

According to new research, a preconception and early-pregnancy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy products, eggs, and grains may reduce the risk of miscarriage. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Great news, a contraceptive pill for men without side-effects! Now how about one for women?

Making men share responsibility for preventing unwanted pregnancy would have big implications – if it ever happens, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

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Gemma Atkinson offers heart-warming pregnancy update as she goes for incredible 4D scan and says 'not long now'

The Hits Radio host and her Strictly star fiance Gorka Marquez are counting down to the arrival of their second child

Manchester Evening News

Abortion foes urge Supreme Court to curb pill on eve of deadline

Abortion opponents urged the U.S. Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on a widely used pill to end pregnancy, presenting the justices with a stark choice on one of the country’s most divisive issues.

Tribune News Service

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

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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.

WEKU

‘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.

ABC News

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.

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The Guardian - US

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 Conversation

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

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.

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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.

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