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Home Birth Advocate's Own Home Birth Ends Tragically

In a sadly ironic moment, Caroline Lovell of Australia, an outspoken advocate for legal protection and midwife funding in Australia, died on January 24th, 24-hours after being rushed to the hospital during labor.

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Fever More Common During Labor in Moms with Epidurals

It was recently discovered that woman who have an epidural were more prone to developing a fever than those that did not have the procedure.

Recall: Pfizer's Birth Control Mix-up Could Cause Unintended Pregnancies

Pfizer has recalled about a million birth control pills due to their packaging mix-up. A mix-up which may have put women at risk for unintended pregnancies. How could they let this happen? Find out.

Go Red For Women Day: Wipe Out Heart Disease!

In 2004, the American Heart Association (AHA) faced a challenge. Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention.

Groundbreaking Discovery in the Treatment of Preeclampsia

Scientists at Mercy Hospital for Women have made a "groundbreaking discovery" in the treatment of preeclampsia, a potentially fatal condition that affects 1 in 20 pregnancies and kills 60,000 women worldwide each year.

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In The News: Fetus Parties -- Fun or Bizarre?

What's a fetus party, you ask? Exactly that. A party for your fetus. With the clarity of today's expectant parents are more excited than ever to show off their pictures and videos of their coming bundles of joy.

School Lunches Just Got Healthier!

With new U.S.D.A. standards unveiled, the goal to reduce childhood obesity and improve child nutrition will have millions of children eating more fruit, veggies and less fat on their lunch trays!