/tags/babies babies en-US WLRN Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:30:00 GMT /health/2023-10-27/new-rsv-treatment-is-in-short-supply-heres-how-to-keep-your-baby-safe Nirsevimab is in short supply but other preventative measures - including the RSV vaccine for pregnant people - could help keep your baby safe. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:30:00 GMT /health/2023-10-27/new-rsv-treatment-is-in-short-supply-heres-how-to-keep-your-baby-safe Daylina Miller /health/2023-04-11/florida-fight-over-baby-boxes-part-of-bigger-culture-war fight is developing in Florida's legislature over a measure that would allow fire stations and hospitals to install boxes where distressed mothers could leave their unwanted newborns. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:30:00 GMT /health/2023-04-11/florida-fight-over-baby-boxes-part-of-bigger-culture-war Terry Spencer | Associated Press /news/2022-07-20/the-2021-rise-in-u-s-births-is-likely-a-baby-blip-not-a-boom The U.S. birth rate has been trending downwards over the past 15 years — so the news that the number of births actually rose in 2021 is making headlines. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:05:21 GMT /news/2022-07-20/the-2021-rise-in-u-s-births-is-likely-a-baby-blip-not-a-boom Bill Chappell /2022-05-23/lawmakers-attempt-to-fix-property-insurance-issues-baby-formula-shortage-and-sinking-a-ship-intentionally We look at the ongoing property insurance crisis in Florida and what lawmakers are trying to do to fix it. How the national baby formula is affecting families in South Florida. And an intentional shipwreck that’s helping coral reefs thrive. Mon, 23 May 2022 22:03:17 GMT /2022-05-23/lawmakers-attempt-to-fix-property-insurance-issues-baby-formula-shortage-and-sinking-a-ship-intentionally Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /news/2022-05-17/fda-announces-plans-to-ease-the-shortage-of-baby-formula Abbott, one of the largest formula makers in the U.S., has reached an agreement with the government to bring a closed factory back on line. And the FDA is easing some restrictions on imported formula. Tue, 17 May 2022 13:25:25 GMT /news/2022-05-17/fda-announces-plans-to-ease-the-shortage-of-baby-formula Jane Greenhalgh /news/2022-05-12/a-shortage-of-baby-formula-is-causing-stress-for-florida-families The latest data shows 43% of baby formula products in the nation were out of stock. Some families say finding it has become a full-time job. They're anxious about the future. Thu, 12 May 2022 11:04:46 GMT /news/2022-05-12/a-shortage-of-baby-formula-is-causing-stress-for-florida-families Stephanie Colombini /news/2022-03-01/donated-breast-milk-is-expensive-lawmakers-have-a-plan-to-help-babies-under-medicaid-get-access “In the mommy blog world breast milk is called liquid gold and it’s done so for a reason," said Rep. Fiona McFarland. Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:42:08 GMT /news/2022-03-01/donated-breast-milk-is-expensive-lawmakers-have-a-plan-to-help-babies-under-medicaid-get-access Regan McCarthy /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-01-27/vaccinate-and-test-that-advice-isnt-much-help-to-parents-who-have-kids-under-5 Parents of children too young for vaccines are exhausted. As omicron surges, they keep trying to protect their kids. But some feel isolated and even forgotten by those who just want to move on. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:15:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-01-27/vaccinate-and-test-that-advice-isnt-much-help-to-parents-who-have-kids-under-5 Bram Sable-Smith /news/2021-12-21/a-hospital-offered-a-payment-plan-for-babys-nicu-stay-45-843-a-month-for-a-year After baby Dorian Bennett arrived two months early and spent more than 50 days in the neonatal ICU, his parents received a bill of more than $550,000 — despite having health insurance. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 14:59:57 GMT /news/2021-12-21/a-hospital-offered-a-payment-plan-for-babys-nicu-stay-45-843-a-month-for-a-year Victoria Knight /2020-01-20/her-own-birth-was-fertility-fraud-and-now-she-needs-fertility-treatment Years ago, doctors sometimes lied about whose sperm they used for artificial inseminations. Could it happen now? Some argue regulation is weak in the multibillion dollar fertility treatment industry. Mon, 20 Jan 2020 10:02:00 GMT /2020-01-20/her-own-birth-was-fertility-fraud-and-now-she-needs-fertility-treatment Lauren Bavis, Jake Harper