Daily Archives: February 20, 2022

Federal Sex Ed Programs Linked to Decrease in Teen Pregnancy

“Our analysis provides evidence that funding for more comprehensive sex education led to an overall reduction in the teen birth rate at the county level of more than 3%.” WebMD Health News …read more

Lactation Laws Seen Worsening Breastfeeding Disparities

How do you get health professionals, lawmakers, lactation providers, and the community on the same page, especially when it comes to addressing disparities in breastfeeding? It depends on who you ask. Medscape Medical News …read more

LGBTQ Parents Fare Worse Giving Birth

Members of the LGBTQ community who give birth appear to have a greater risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and postpartum hemorrhage, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News …read more