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Mom sues hospital that allegedly diagnosed birthmark as sign of child abuse

A woman has filed a lawsuit alleging a Chicago-area medical center called a child protection agency under the assumption a harmless birthmark was an indication of child abuse, and she …

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Being A Good Mom Doesn’t Mean Being A Martyr

Every year on Mother’s Day, I see people post old family photos on social media with captions praising moms for all the ways they prioritized their kids’ needs at the …

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Kansas Birth Equity Network elevates voices of Black families

Growing up in rural Arkansas, I started my career as a babysitter because I loved children and dreamed of becoming an OB-GYN and delivering babies. But after earning a biology …

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With the baby formula shortage, what should I do if I can’t find any?

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and a recall of several contaminated baby formula products. …

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As A Single Dad, Mother’s Day Brings Lots Of Questions. My Son Had The Perfect Answer.

Dear Parents: Teachers will be working on Mother’s Day activities this week and next — they will not be posting updates or photos because we don’t want to ruin the …

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The Grief Fog That Comes With Loss

“How could you forget?” he asks, looking at me incredulously. “Really? Again?” He’s right. How could I forget? But then, these days, I forget a lot of things. “I’m sorry,” …

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Who Is A Grieving Mother?

Who is a grieving mother? Does she look different from one who is not? Is her pain visible in the smile she sometimes forces… behind the eyes on the verge of …

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The Day I Realized I Needed Help

*If you’re feeling unsafe or considering suicide, please reach out for help. The number for the US-based National Suicide Hotline is 1-800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line with HOME to 741741, …

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No, There Will Never Be A Day I Won’t Think Of My Child

“There may come a day when you go an entire day without thinking about her.” These are well-intended words that came from my mother at some time in the second …

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DR. KANIKA HARRIS DETAILS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS

During last week’s Black Maternal Health Week, The Black Wall Street Times spoke with Kanika Harris, Ph.D., M.P.H., Director of Maternal and Child Health at the Black Women’s Health Imperative to discuss the state of …

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