Pregnancy
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Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial
Only after students organized a petition, which quickly went viral, did Brittany Lovely get permission to schedule her exam ahead... Read more
Maternity homes are on the rise post Roe
There are now more than 450 maternity homes in the U.S. — a 23% increase since the Dobbs decision overturned... Read more
Bishops’ call to address ‘maternal health crisis’ highlights U.S. maternal death rate
The U.S. bishops this month urged Congress to address the “maternal health crisis” in the United States. Read more
Catholic University fires professor who hosted ‘abortion doula’ in class
An email from the school’s president, Peter Kilpatrick, obtained by CNA said that the school began an investigation into the... Read more
Mississippi’s new ‘MAMA’ app connects moms with the help they need
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the launch of the Mississippi Access to Maternal Assistance (MAMA) app on Tuesday. Read more
‘Social emergency’ of low fertility may be driven partly by pesticides, study shows
Plunging fertility rates, due to multiple factors, present profound challenges for couples today, and the future does not look bright. Read more
New AI app sparks baby fever, but will it lead to more child commodification?
Remini’s AI imagery has created excitement about parenthood in younger users, but one expert cautions that its approach could be... Read more
MiraVia maternity home brings hope and life to pregnant students in North Carolina
The MiraVia maternity home on the campus of Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina has helped more 60 pregnant and... Read more
Catholic mother expecting conjoined twins chooses life
Despite doctors’ advice to have an abortion, Nicole and Austin LeBlanc believe “God has a plan for everything.” Read more
Pro-lifers in Mexico demand government put an end to killings of pregnant women
One pro-lifer stressed that “at this time, the widespread demand of Mexican society is the prevention of any form of... Read more
U.S. bishops back bill to protect pregnant workers as some warn it’s paid abortion leave
The U.S. Senate is currently considering a bipartisan bill that promises protections for pregnant employees. The bill passed the U.S.... Read more
US bishops’ pro-life chair asks Catholics to practice ‘unconditional love’ after Roe
In anticipation of Respect Life Month in October, Archbishop William E. Lori is calling for “radical solidarity” for pregnant and... Read more
Pope Francis asks businesses to support working women: They’re ‘afraid to get pregnant’
He sounded the alarm on low birth rates and encouraged companies to support pregnant employees. Read more
This pregnant woman who died in a prison in Spain, became a Martyr of the Rosary
A pregnant woman who found her faith in a Spanish prison during the Civil War (1936-1939) refused to give up... Read more
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Catholic infertility ministry provides community, support
Lauren Allen always jokes that God hit her over the head with the idea for her Catholic infertility ministry, the... Read more
NFP expert: Natural Family Planning ‘empowers’ Catholic couples with fertility knowledge
Natural Family Planning (NFP) empowers women with “extremely valuable” information about their bodies, according to a Catholic OB/GYN and NaProTechnology... Read more
Irish Catholic bishop ‘delighted’ as firm offers paid leave after pregnancy loss
Bishop Kevin Doran welcomed the step by Lidl Ireland. Read more
As pandemic continues, some Catholic moms call the midwife
As hospitals continue to treat patients with COVID-19, many expectant women worry about exposing themselves and their babies to the... Read more
Vatican offers online book for parents facing difficult prenatal diagnosis
The Vatican has published a free book online that can be a resource for parents facing a difficult or fatal... Read more
For pregnant women facing poverty, pro-life groups offer resources for success
Poor women are the most likely population to obtain an abortion. Read more
