Miracle Monday: Baby born at 23-weeks defies all the odds
A premature baby is getting a shot at life, thanks to the life-saving care provided by Sacred Heart Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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New research explains how moms can give their babies COVID antibodies
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho -- Through this global pandemic, we've slowly but surely become accustomed to a lot of unknowns as research evolves. Two years into…
Mom-to-be and pediatrician stresses importance of expecting moms getting the vaccine
Doctors say not only can the vaccine help keep mom out of the hospital, but it can also help protect the unborn baby from the virus.
Miracle Monday: Family reflects on unexpected NICU stay
Hardship came early for a Spokane baby.
San Diego woman sees late father in ultrasound photo
A San Diego woman says her ultrasound revealed what appears to be the image of her late father kissing her daughter.
Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue Missouri over 8-week abortion ban
Abortion rights supporters are suing Missouri over its ban on abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy, arguing that the measure is unconstitutional.
Oregon woman carrying twin babies for her twin sister
When her sister couldn't get pregnant, this twin stepped up to make her dreams come true.
Justin Bieber apologizes for April Fools' pregnancy prank
Justin Bieber has apologized for joking about his wife being pregnant on April Fools' Day.
Justin Bieber's April Fools' pregnancy joke draws backlash
Justin Bieber's apparent April Fools' prank did not go over well.
Many Japanese moms-to-be don't gain enough weight
Naomi Hayami-Chisuwa, who gave birth in June at age 35, found it hard to control her weight during pregnancy, particularly as she came closer to the due date.
Woman with two wombs gives birth twice, nearly a month apart
A 20-year-old Bangladeshi woman gave birth to twins -- 26 days after giving birth to her first child.
9 nurses in Maine labor unit all due at same time
A baby boom is coming to the labor and delivery unit of a Maine hospital, where nine of its nurses will give birth to their babies around the same time.
Can a 'fertility diet' really help you conceive?
When it comes to diets, there are many varieties from which to choose: weight loss, plans to lower cholesterol and manage diabetes, and foods to fuel endurance athletes. Now, there's a diet that claims it can boost a woman's chances of having a baby.
Smoking during pregnancy doubles risk of sudden death for baby, study says
Smoking even one cigarette a day during pregnancy can double the chance of sudden unexpected death for your baby, according to a new study analyzing over 20 million births, including over 19,000 unexpected infant deaths.
Study: Infection in womb increases autism, depression risks
Children born to women who had a severe infection during pregnancy, such as sepsis, flu or pneumonia, show an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder and depression, new research finds. Yet those exposed to even a relatively minor urinary tract infection in utero also experienced an increased risk of such disorders.
Study: Prenatal vitamins early in pregnancy may lower risk of autism
Taking prenatal vitamins during the first month of pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of developing autism in children who are at high risk for the disorder, according to a new study.
Carrie Underwood welcomes son
Carrie Underwood is now a mom of two.
Woman in vegetative state gives birth in Arizona
Police in Phoenix, Arizona, are investigating possible sex abuse at a nursing facility after a female patient recently became pregnant and gave birth.
Celebrities who gave birth after 40
Janet Jackson, Alanis Morissette and Halle Berry are just a few recent celebrities who've joined a growing list of stars who have given birth later in life.
Waiting a year between pregnancies lowers health risks, study says
Women and their babies face health risks when there's less than 12 months between the birth of one child and the conception of the next, according to a new study.
Amy Schumer expecting her first child
While working to get out the vote, Amy Schumer revealed some exciting news on Monday.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is expecting her first child
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant with her first child, the UK's royal family has announced.
Study: C-section deliveries nearly doubled worldwide since 2000
No matter where a family lives, welcoming a baby into the world can be a joyous occasion -- yet how a woman experiences birth varies drastically from country to country.
Smile Mobile offers free dental work in Spokane this week
The Smile Mobile dental clinic, operated by Arcora Foundation in partnership with Delta Dental of Washington, is coming to Spokane and will offer free dental service for all adults in need of dental care from October 5-7 at the Salvation Army.
