North Texas twins born in different years
Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park welcomes 4 sets of twins born hours apart
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center welcomed four sets of twins last Wednesday, born just hours apart.
Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
Pausing breast cancer treatment for pregnancy appears safe in new study
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Young women diagnosed with breast cancer often must delay pregnancy for several years while they take hormone-blocking pills.
Officer, wife struggling with infertility adopts infant dropped off at hospital
Myah was dropped off inside a Safe Haven box at an Indiana hospital. It didn’t take long for her to find a forever home.
Myah was dropped off inside a Safe Haven box at an Indiana hospital. It didn’t take long for her to find a forever home.
US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.
Falcons LT Matthews hurriedly joins team after birth of son
Meggi Matthews gave birth in Atlanta in the afternoon and Matthews immediately headed to owner Arthur Blank’s plane.
Meggi Matthews gave birth in Atlanta in the afternoon and Matthews immediately headed to owner Arthur Blank’s plane.
Doctors make history using novel technique to treat fatal genetic disease before birth
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
The girl, now 16 months, began receiving the critical protein her body can't make while still in the womb. The treatment was delivered through a needle inserted through the mother’s abdomen and guided into a vein in the umbilical cord. The disease killed two of the girl's sisters before they turned 3.
Polish leader blames country's low birthrate on young women drinking too much alcohol
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
A women’s rights group in Poland has urged people to demonstrate after the country’s ruling party leader claimed that the country’s low birthrate is partly caused by young women drinking too much alcohol.
Drinking low amounts of caffeine during pregnancy may impact child's height, study suggests
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
A new study found that children of women with low caffeine intake during pregnancy were slightly shorter, on average, compared to kids born to women who completely avoided it altogether.
Study: Video games can lead to ‘enhanced cognitive performance in children’
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
Findings from the study suggest kids who played video games three or more hours a week performed better with intellectual abilities, including working memory.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
Abbott recalls several ready-to-feed liquid baby formula
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Georgia expands Medicaid coverage for new mothers, but is it enough?
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Facing one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the US, Georgia lawmakers expanded Medicare coverage for new moms, from 6 months to a 12 months after they deliver. One obstetrician says the 6 months of extra health coverage is a step in the right direction, but it is not enough.
Twin brothers to walk 20 miles in every state for foster children: ‘There are so many kids that need us ’
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Tavon and Davon Woods said they are products of the foster childcare system and want to raise awareness about its challenges.
Hilary Swank announces she's pregnant: 'Not just of 1, but 2'
"This is something I've been wanting for a long time," Hilary Swank, 48, said during an appearance on Good Morning America. "I'm going to be a mom."
"This is something I've been wanting for a long time," Hilary Swank, 48, said during an appearance on Good Morning America. "I'm going to be a mom."
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to ADHD, autism: study
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Doctors say untreated mental illness is more dangerous for a developing fetus than the medications used to treat it.
Build your child’s social circle with new Play:Date app
Play:Date users swipe in hopes of creating a new kind of connection online: the perfect playdate for their kids.
Play:Date users swipe in hopes of creating a new kind of connection online: the perfect playdate for their kids.
Baby formula shortage: FDA concedes delays after whistleblower complaint
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage.
A 10-page report from the agency offers its first formal account of the factors that led to the ongoing shortage.
Children know when parents are full of it, study finds
A new study reveals that older children are more skeptical when adults make surprising claims
A new study reveals that older children are more skeptical when adults make surprising claims