/tags/pregnancy pregnancy en-US WLRN Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:48:01 GMT /health/2024-06-06/is-allowing-c-sections-outside-of-hospitals-more-risk-than-reward A new Florida law makes the Sunshine State the first in the nation to let cesarean sections be performed in "advanced birth centers." Some health experts are leery even though many hospitals have closed maternity wards. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:48:01 GMT /health/2024-06-06/is-allowing-c-sections-outside-of-hospitals-more-risk-than-reward Phil Galewitz - KFF Health News /the-florida-roundup/2024-05-20/florida-infant-mortality-rate Black babies are at higher risk of infant mortality than white babies. There are also several factors behind the barriers to prenatal care in Florida. Mon, 20 May 2024 12:45:07 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2024-05-20/florida-infant-mortality-rate Gabriella Pinos /the-florida-roundup/2024-04-08/florida-abortion-amendment-six-week-ban Florida House Speaker Paul Renner said the language of the abortion amendment is ill-defined. Meanwhile, Dr. Chelsea Daniels said people are already feeling the impact of the six-week abortion ban taking effect on May 1. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:32:17 GMT /the-florida-roundup/2024-04-08/florida-abortion-amendment-six-week-ban Gabriella Pinos /health/2024-02-27/rural-florida-hospitals-delivery-babies Many hospitals are shuttering their obstetrics units because insurance and Medicaid aren't reimbursing enough to cover the cost of births, the report notes. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:06:07 GMT /health/2024-02-27/rural-florida-hospitals-delivery-babies Rick Mayer /2024-01-25/after-a-baby-ended-up-in-a-hollywood-dumpster-is-a-safe-haven-law-enough Despite a 2000 law aiming to prevent the abandonment of newborn babies, a dead infant was found in a dumpster in Hollywood. Critics urge lawmakers to help mothers more. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /2024-01-25/after-a-baby-ended-up-in-a-hollywood-dumpster-is-a-safe-haven-law-enough Verónica Zaragovia /health/2024-01-18/maternity-care-is-at-the-center-of-several-new-bills-in-the-florida-legislature In Florida, finding care during pregnancy and in the year following birth can be a struggle. This session, the Republican-controlled legislature is working to address that with measures that would shrink maternity care deserts and by looking for ways to better educate the public. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:30:00 GMT /health/2024-01-18/maternity-care-is-at-the-center-of-several-new-bills-in-the-florida-legislature Regan McCarthy /health/2023-11-30/florida-lawmakers-telehealth-pregnancy The risk of death for mothers during pregnancy or in the year following childbirth is rising and experts say one of the contributing factors is lack of access to healthcare. Now, as part of an effort to address the trend, Florida lawmakers are looking into a plan to expand maternal telehealth. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:13:41 GMT /health/2023-11-30/florida-lawmakers-telehealth-pregnancy Regan McCarthy /health/2023-08-01/a-new-report-details-obstacles-to-maternity-care-in-florida The data focuses on key factors such as maternity care access and maternity care deserts by county, distance to birthing hospitals and access to family planning services. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:47:14 GMT /health/2023-08-01/a-new-report-details-obstacles-to-maternity-care-in-florida Cathy Carter /health/2023-07-04/florida-and-other-states-see-big-jump-in-maternal-mortality-rates A new JAMA study shows Black mothers died at the nation’s highest rates. American Indian and Native Alaskan mothers saw the biggest increases in deaths. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:29:19 GMT /health/2023-07-04/florida-and-other-states-see-big-jump-in-maternal-mortality-rates Associated Press /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-04-19/floridas-abortion-laws-protect-a-pregnant-persons-life-but-not-for-mental-health If a pregnant person is struggling with mental health and considering suicide, several states' laws, including Florida's, specifically say the "life of the mother" exception does not apply to them. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:55:06 GMT /health/npr-breaking-news/2023-04-19/floridas-abortion-laws-protect-a-pregnant-persons-life-but-not-for-mental-health Regan McCarthy