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100 rural hospitals have closed labor and delivery in 5 years: Report

April 17, 2025

Study finds twins develop slower in early pregnancy than previously believed 

April 7, 2025

Study: Early pregnancy blood pressure patterns linked to hypertension risk up to 14 years later

April 2, 2025

Guaranteed admission program aims to help VCU RNs get their B.S.

April 1, 2025

Cannabis Use Disorder Diagnoses Rise Among Pregnant Women as Legalization Expands

March 31, 2025

New Insights Into Preterm Infant Immunity Could Inform Care

March 5, 2025

Longer breastfeeding linked to blood-pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria

March 4, 2025

Infant mortality rates declining, but Sudden Unexpected Infant Death is on the rise

January 27, 2025