44 h. ago Delayed care to 2 Black pregnant women highlights maternal health disparities

Two pregnant Black women recently faced alarming neglect at hospitals in Indiana and Texas, highlighting racial disparities in maternal care

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9 d. ago Louise Thompson reveals she's bed bound while battling a new health problem

The former Made In Chelsea star, 35, now campaigns for women's health and maternity rights, nearly died giving birth to her son Leo in 2021.

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1 week ago Officer acquitted in death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting

An Ohio officer who fatally shot a pregnant Black mother in a supermarket parking lot after she was accused of shoplifting has been acquitted/convicted of murder

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2 w. ago Jurors to hear closing arguments in trial of Ohio officer charged in the killing of Ta'Kiya Young

Closing arguments are next in the murder trial of an Ohio officer charged in the shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother killed in a supermarket parking lot after being accused of shoplifting

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2 w. ago Warning issued as coroners’ advice to prevent deaths of pregnant women ‘not being acted on’

A study by King's College London (KCL) found that critical gaps in care are not being "systematically used nationally" to avert future tragedies

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2 w. ago From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women's history out of the shadows

A program in New Mexico highlights the contributions of women through historical markers

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3 w. ago Trial continues for officer charged with shooting pregnant Black woman accused of shoplifting

Trial is continuing for an Ohio police officer charged with shooting a pregnant Black mother who was killed after being accused of shoplifting in August 2023

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3 w. ago ‘Attacked no matter what they do’: why female politicians face relentless cycle of abuse

Assault on Mexican president highlights abuse faced by women in politics and ‘reinforces patriarchal boundaries’The brief and deeply unsettling encounter lasted just a few seconds, sparking outrage across Mexico and beyond.But for those who have spent years tracking women in politics, the incident in which a drunken man attempted to kiss Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on the neck and grope her was shocking but not entirely surprising. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago National investigation into Scotland's maternity services to be launched over 'serious concerns'

The decision comes after a damning report was published into maternity services at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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4 w. ago Man gropes Mexican president as she speaks to citizens on the streets

Man tries to kiss and embrace Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting security risk and harassment women face in MexicoThe Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has been groped by a man as she mingled with citizens on the streets of Mexico City, raising questions about the lack of presidential security and the level of sexual harassment the country’s women face.A video of the incident on Tuesday shows a visibly drunk man trying to kiss the president on the neck and embrace her from behind, as she removes his hands and turns to face him, before a government official steps in and places himself between them. Continue reading...

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