According to testimony from psychiatric nurse practitioner Rebecca Jollotta at South Shore Health Perinatal Behavior Health Program, Lindsay Clancy messaged caregivers less than two months before the 2023 killings of her three children to report intense intrusive thoughts, a sense of hopelessness, and mounting anxiety over medication changes. The defense argues Clancy was suffering from … Read more
Leadership Instability Hits Indonesia’s National Nutrition Agency The head of Indonesia’s multi-billion-dollar free meals program, Nanik S. Deyang, resigned on Wednesday after just 45 days in the role. Her departure follows the dismissal of her predecessor, Dadan Hindayana, who was removed and subsequently arrested over corruption allegations related to the initiative. According to the Associated … Read more
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a new, independent immunization schedule for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals this week, diverging from current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. According to Dr. Christopher Zahn, ACOG’s chief of clinical practice, the move aims to provide evidence-based clarity amid shifting federal recommendations and … Read more
Beyond the Baby Blues: The Future of Postpartum Mental Health For many new parents, the arrival of a child is shadowed by an unexpected, often silent, struggle. While the “baby blues” are a common, transient experience, the rising tide of postpartum depression (PPD) is a critical public health challenge. Recent data from JAMA Network Open … Read more
The Rise of Holistic Maternal Care: How Doulas Are Transforming Birth and Beyond MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Shaquoiya Stewart, a 35-year-old single mother of four, found a lifeline in Shanille Bowens, a certified doula. Stewart’s experience, highlighted by the Associated Press, exemplifies a growing trend: the mainstreaming of doula care. Once considered a luxury, doulas are … Read more
The Rise of Later-in-Life Motherhood: Trends, Challenges and the Future of Family The story of Lesley Woods, a 64-year-old who welcomed twins at 57, is becoming increasingly common. While once considered rare, later-in-life motherhood is on the rise, fueled by advancements in reproductive technology and shifting societal norms. But what does this trend mean for … Read more
Ghana Faces Uphill Battle to Meet Maternal Mortality Goals Nearly 1,000 women died during childbirth in Ghana last year, a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in maternal healthcare. This translates to 122 deaths per 100,000 live births, exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) target of 70 deaths per 100,000 by 2030, as part of … Read more
Nigeria’s Maternal Health Transformation: A 50% Drop in Deaths – What’s Next? Nigeria has seen a remarkable 50% reduction in maternal deaths within health facilities, falling from 904 in 2024 to 460 in 2025, according to the 2025 State of the Health of the Nation Report released by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social … Read more
AI and the Future of Reproductive Health: Beyond Gender Prediction Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, and reproductive medicine is no exception. Recent breakthroughs, including an AI model capable of predicting embryo gender with greater accuracy than human experts as early as three days post-fertilization, signal a new era of precision and efficiency in … Read more
A Tribe’s Resilience: The Akuntsu and the Fight for Amazonian Survival The Akuntsu, an Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest, faced imminent extinction just months ago. Now, the birth of a baby boy, Akyp, has ignited a spark of hope, not only for the tribe’s future but too for the broader effort to protect the … Read more