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Xyza Cruz Bacani For NPR

10:48am Oct 25, 2020

World News World News Health & Safety

The Philippines Has A Policy Against Home Births. It's Not Playing Well In A Pandemic

by Xyza Cruz Bacani

The "No Home Birth" policy was created to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates. But critics say it makes giving birth expensive and complicated — especially during the coronavirus crisis.
Sarah Waiswa / @EverydayAfrica

7:31am Jul 18, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Global Photos: Babies Of The Pandemic Bring Love, Light — And Worries

by Everyday Projects

Millions of babies have been born in this year of the coronavirus crisis. We asked photojournalists to introduce us to some of the new arrivals — and share the hopes and fears of their parents.
Diaa Hadid

10:28am Jan 01, 2020

World News World News Health & Safety

UNICEF Estimates 400,000 Babies Will Be Born On New Year's Day

Over half those births will happen in just eight countries, according to the U.N. agency.
Lindsey Moore / KQED

3:32pm Mar 11, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Home Birth Can Be Appealing, But How Safe Is It?

by Lesley McClurg

A tiny fraction of American women choose home birth, but that number is inching up. And in some social circles it's downright trendy. One pregnant woman investigates the pros and cons.

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6:00am May 23, 2018

News News Science

Endangered Blue-Eyed Black Lemur Born In NC

by Eddie Garcia

An endangered lemur has been born in North Carolina. It's the first time in over 20 years that there's been a birth by a lemur that came directly from Madagascar.

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Anna Gorman/KHN

11:27pm Oct 04, 2017

National National Science Health & Safety

Parents Lobby States To Expand Newborn Screening Test For Rare Brain Disorder

by Anna Gorman

There's a genetic test for ALD, the inherited disorder portrayed in the movie Lorenzo's Oil, and the federal government recommends it for all newborns. But only a handful of states offer it routinely.

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12:03pm Sep 25, 2017

Environment Environment News Science

Rare Lemur Born In North Carolina

by Eddie Garcia

The rare primate's name is Agatha, and she’s an aye-aye. There are only 24 of her kind in the U.S.

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Jessica Rosgaard/WWNO

5:43pm Jul 24, 2017

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety

How Crisis Pregnancy Center Clients Rely On Medicaid

by Sarah McCammon

Medicaid pays for nearly half the births in the U.S., and centers that counsel women against abortion often help pregnant women enroll in Medicaid so they don't have to worry about health care costs.

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Bettmann / Bettmann Archive

5:01pm Jun 18, 2017

National National Health & Safety

This Father's Day, Remembering A Time When Dads Weren't Welcome In Delivery Rooms

by Deena Prichep

For many fathers, the birth of a child is a hugely emotional moment. But not that long ago, few fathers were allowed to participate in the process.

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The Philippines Has A Policy Against Home Births. It's Not Playing Well In A Pandemic

Global Photos: Babies Of The Pandemic Bring Love, Light — And Worries

UNICEF Estimates 400,000 Babies Will Be Born On New Year's Day

Home Birth Can Be Appealing, But How Safe Is It?

Endangered Blue-Eyed Black Lemur Born In NC

Parents Lobby States To Expand Newborn Screening Test For Rare Brain Disorder

Rare Lemur Born In North Carolina

How Crisis Pregnancy Center Clients Rely On Medicaid

This Father's Day, Remembering A Time When Dads Weren't Welcome In Delivery Rooms

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