Birth Defects in Babies

States with abortion bans have more infant deaths, studies say

In the first 18 months after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, most states with abortion bans saw a rise in infant deaths, new research reveals.

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After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds

The findings showed the highest mortality occurred among infants who were Black, lived in Southern states or had fetal birth defects.

U.S. News & World Report · 23h

Infant Mortality Rises in States With Abortion Bans, Study Finds

Abortion bans may be disproportionately impacting already disadvantaged populations who are at higher risk of infant mortality and delays in receiving timely medical care, the res

CNN on MSN · 1d

Abortion bans in US led to more births and infant deaths, especially among vulnerable groups

Abortion bans in the United States are exacerbating existing health disparities as births increase in high-risk populations and infant mortality rises disproportionately, new research suggests.

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Doctor: ‘Incredibly important’ to detect heart defects before birth

Though it can be very difficult to find out that something is wrong with your baby's heart, experts say there is hope and ...

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The most common birth defect among U.S. babies

Congenital heart disease is the most commonly diagnosed birth defect among U.S. babies, typically the condition is found in ...

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Birth Defects Health Center

Trusted resource of information on Birth Defects that includes articles, news, videos, animations, quizzes, calculators and ...

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After three false starts and a year in the hospital, Brick 5-year-old gets a new heart

Colton Reale happily runs through his Brick home, no longer stopping to catch his breath. A heart transplant has changed the 5-year-old's life.

OU raising awareness about heart birth defects

February is known as American Heart Month and OU Children’s Hospital kicked it off by spreading awareness about the number one birth defect in children, which is congenital heart defects.

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Can you cure congenital heart defect? Expert answers 14 common questions about the birth defect

Congenital heart disease or defect is a common type of birth defect that needs medical attention. The exact cause is unclear, ...

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‘Rock the zipper’ week also highlights the importance of Medicaid to kids born with a heart defect

Potential cuts to Medicaid would be devastating to families caring for a child born with a congenital heart disease ...

Quad-City Times7d

MercyOne raises awareness during Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

Kathy Nguyen opened KaLu Bar & Grill on Jan. 16. Milan Flower & Gift Shop opened in 1947 and has had several locations since ...

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