Michelle Obama at Camp Lejeune
First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden are due at a celebration for 40 expectant mothers at Camp Lejeune this morning. The visit is part of a 2-day national tour and comes a day after Mrs. Obama...
View ArticleDepression During Pregnancy Linked to Abuse and Eating Disorders
A study from UNC-Chapel Hill has found elevated levels of abuse and eating disorders in pregnant women who experience depression. Doctors at the UNC School of Medicine say about one-third of pregnant...
View ArticleConference Focuses on Hispanic Teen Pregnancy
A conference today in Chapel Hill is focused on sexual health in the young Hispanic population. It's being hosted by the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina . Spokeswoman...
View ArticleReport Claims Crisis Pregnancy Centers Give False Information
A new report released by a reproductive rights organization says crisis pregnancy centers often provide pregnant women with inaccurate information. NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina investigated 66...
View ArticleSenate Committee Approves Abortion Teaching Bill
A bill that would make public educators teach students that abortions can cause preterm births is headed to the state Senate floor. It’s one of a raft of measures introduced this session aimed at...
View ArticleTeen Birth Rate Dropping More Quickly In NC
North Carolina's teen birth rate is down significantly as more of them wait to have children. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about four percent of North...
View ArticleStudy Finds Black Teen Birth Rate Declines In Response To Job Loss
While there are many studies that highlight the irrational nature of teenagers’ decisions, a new study conducted by researchers at Duke University has just found evidence of the opposite. The study...
View ArticleDuke Study: Inducing Or Augmenting Labor Could Raise Risk Of Autism
Researchers at Duke University say they've found evidence that inducing or augmenting labor could increase an infant's risk of autism. A study of more than 600,000 births shows boys were 35 percent...
View ArticleStudy Links Abuse During Pregnancy To Postpartum Mental Health Issues
A new study from North Carolina State University suggests women who suffer abuse during pregnancy are more likely to suffer post-partum mental health problems. The study was one part of a more...
View ArticleTriangle Researchers Mobilize Against Threat Of Zika Virus
Health care professionals and researchers across the state are ramping up to assist in the fight against the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Infections in pregnant women in Brazil are thought to be behind a...
View Article'Wise Guys' Program Teaches Boys Teen Pregnancy Prevention
A sexual education program from the Children's Home Society of North Carolina is targeting adolescent boys to prevent teen pregnancy. The Wise Guys program teaches boys between the ages of 12 to 18...
View ArticleState To Revise Pregnant Inmate Restraint Policy
North Carolina is revising its policy on restraining pregnant inmates during childbirth. The current rules prohibit restraining a woman during the delivery of a child but are ambiguous about when...
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