A new study of more than 64 million pregnancies found that rising wildfire smoke pollution is offsetting decades of cleaner air, increasing the risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, and other pregnancy complications.
Tag: maternal health
Posted inEQUITY
Proposed Federal Grant Rule Sparks Concern Over Maternal and Reproductive Healthcare
Democratic governors say proposed changes to federal grants would harm reproductive healthcare Kelcie Moseley-Morris for the Ohio Capital Journal A coalition of 23 state governors and the governor of Guam, all Democrats, submitted a joint comment to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on Monday objecting to a proposed rule that would drastically change […]
Posted inEQUITY
Black Women Face Higher Preterm Birth Rates in States With Abortion Bans, Study Finds
A new public health study is shedding light on the real-life impact of abortion bans—and the findings point to growing risks for Black women. Researchers found that in states with strict abortion restrictions, preterm birth rates among Black women increased beyond expected levels, raising urgent questions about access to care, systemic inequities, and maternal health outcomes in a post-Dobbs America.
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, GOVERNMENT, Reproductive Health-
Ohio Senate approves child welfare changes without funding
The Ohio Senate Finance Committee has approved changes to child welfare processes and agencies, but the bill no longer includes appropriations to fund provisions in the measure. The bill, H.B. 7, aims to address child welfare from pregnancy to early childhood education, including..
Posted inFAMILY & FRIENDS, Fitness, Take Care Sis
The Failure to Track Data on Stillbirths Undermines Efforts to Prevent Them
Fetal death records are often missing cause of death, race and other crucial information.
Posted in'Real Talk', Fitness, Things to do
“It Just Wasn’t Time”- A Miscarriage Story
A miscarriage story, I’Kisha Lang shares her reflection on a recent experience
Posted inShana
Helping Moms and Babies Celebrate A First Year
Part 2 in our series with The Cleveland Observer
Posted inPeople to Know, PODCAST
Ep 21: Black Babies Matter
“The infant mortality rate in Cuyahoga County (the county where Cleveland is located) is one of the highest in the United States.- First Year Cleveland