Virginia delegate becomes first woman allowed to vote remotely after childbirth
About a third of state lawmakers are women, garnering 49 out of 140 seats. And of those female legislators, about two dozen ...
Virginia non-profit expands to meet growing need for sheltering unhoused pregnant women
The leader of a Prince William County non-profit that shelters unhoused and pregnant women says the need keeps growing for ...
Family of pregnant woman shot to death seek justice
Shaquana Jordan was five months pregnant when she was killed a week ago in Portsmouth, with the father of her other two children accused of pulling the trigger. Now, Jordan's family is speaking to 10 ...
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Maternal health bills continue moving through the Virginia legislature
Democratic lawmakers celebrated the continued advancement of a suite of bills and budget amendments aimed at improving ...
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Insomnia Therapy for A Healthy Pregnancy
Changing hormones, a growing baby, and discomfort often make it difficult for a pregnant woman to sleep. New research shows ...
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Postpartum depression discovery opens door to blood test, earlier treatment
New postpartum depression findings could lead to a blood test to identify women at risk and possibly even to a preventive treatment.
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Women face unique heart disease risks, UVA cardiologists say
February is American Heart Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country. While many understand the general risk factors, ...
Pasquotank women found guilty of animal cruelty
Shaquana Jordan was five months pregnant when she was killed a week ago in Portsmouth, with the father of her other two children accused of pulling the trigger. Now, Jordan's family is speaking to 10 ...