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A healthy baby boy named Hugo became the first UK child born from a deceased donor's uterus transplant, opening new doors for women with infertility. His mother was born without a uterus, but groundbreaking surgery and IVF made her dream of pregnancy possible.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
After four years of living with a 15-pound tumor she thought was pregnancy, a 44-year-old Tanzanian woman finally received life-saving surgery at a free medical outreach clinic. Her story highlights both the success of expanded healthcare access and the critical importance of seeking medical care early.
A dedicated marathoner ran three full races during her pregnancy, one in each trimester, proving that staying active can be safe and empowering for expecting mothers. With medical support and a flexible training approach, she crossed finish lines at 3, 17, and 33 weeks pregnant.
Five military families reunited at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to celebrate their healthy babies and the innovative prenatal program that prepared them for parenthood. The Centering Pregnancy Program brings expectant mothers together for group care that's changing how military families experience childbirth.
A $2 supplement is transforming maternal health in Nigeria, where half of pregnant women suffer from dangerous anemia. One mother's story shows how 15 vitamins in a single pill changed everything.
A high school student and grad student used AI to create pregnancy research models in minutes instead of months. The breakthrough could speed up medical discoveries and save newborn lives.
After seven pregnancies and six losses, Jordana Abraham-Marinelli became a mom twice in three weeks through surrogacy and natural birth. Her story shows how different paths to parenthood can lead to the same beautiful destination.
Sierra Leone just opened its first-ever neonatal intensive care unit, ending decades without specialized care for premature babies. The $50 million maternal hospital will transform healthcare in a country where 1 in 52 women once died in pregnancy.
A rigorous study of 434 toddlers finds no connection between mRNA COVID vaccines during pregnancy and autism or developmental delays. The research offers strong reassurance for expectant mothers making vaccine decisions.
A breakthrough drug is saving mothers with preeclampsia, a deadly pregnancy complication that kills 42,000 women worldwide each year. After 15 failed attempts, researchers in South Africa discovered the right dose that stabilized dangerously high blood pressure almost instantly.
Logan Hayes jumped into a pond to rescue 8-months-pregnant Shedly Appolon from her submerged car on her 29th birthday. Both mom and her premature baby girl survived the terrifying ordeal.
A new AI tool caught 100% of cases of placenta accreta, a deadly pregnancy complication that current screening methods miss half the time. The breakthrough could save countless mothers' lives.
A major new study of 434 children brings reassuring news for pregnant mothers: getting the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine during pregnancy shows no link to autism or developmental delays. The research tracked children up to 30 months old and found identical outcomes whether mothers received the vaccine or not.
A simple aspirin pill given at the first prenatal visit dramatically reduced dangerous preeclampsia cases among 18,457 pregnant women in Dallas. The breakthrough offers hope for saving maternal lives worldwide.
A quick-thinking stranger pulled a dizzy driver from her sinking car on Interstate 95, then discovered she was pregnant. Hours later, both mom and baby were healthy and celebrating the same birthday.
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A Florida man dove into a pond and swam 30 feet to rescue a pregnant woman from her submerged vehicle seconds before it disappeared underwater. Hours later, she safely gave birth.
When a pregnant woman's car plunged into a Florida pond, a quick-thinking stranger didn't hesitate to jump in and pull her to safety. Both mother and baby are safe thanks to one person's courage.
A pregnant driver crashed into a pond on her birthday, but a stranger's quick action saved two lives. Hours later, she gave birth to a healthy baby girl on the same day she turned 29. ---
A Florida fisherman dove into a pond to rescue a pregnant woman from her submerged vehicle moments before it disappeared underwater. Hours later, she gave birth on what was also her 29th birthday.
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