Governor Sanders introduces bill to improve maternal health care in Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has introduced a new bill aimed at improving maternal health in Arkansas.This measure is a significant step forward in providin ...
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Study shows importance of vitamin D levels for infant health
A study by the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences found that low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal ...
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Legislators propose new bill to tackle Arkansas' maternal health challenges
Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant ...
Breastfeeding and Ebola: knowledge gaps endanger mothers and babies
Infectious disease emergencies can threaten breastfeeding and the lives of mothers and babies. Depending on the disease, ...
Maternal health legislation filed at the state capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced legislation aimed at improving maternal health in Arkansas. According to a news release, Senator Missy Irvin (District 24) and ...
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Racial gap widened in deaths among US moms around the time of childbirth
Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023, as ...