Campaign aims to decrease pregnancy-related deaths in Black women
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For pregnant women at increased risk for preeclampsia, research says this is a way to reduce the chance of the complication and preterm birth.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
The rate of pregnancy-related deaths in Philadelphia is higher than the national average, but efforts are underway to improve maternal health.
Thursday is Maternal Health Awareness Day, and Philadelphia has a higher-than-average rate of pregnancy-related deaths.
On Saturday, Temple Health will hold a community block party where Philadelphians can get free services and screenings.
"All of the things that I wanted in a mother, I want to give to this baby," Gypsy Rose Blanchard said in a video announcing her pregnancy.
Researchers at Pitt developed a way to identify which pregnant women will likely develop depression.
A Delaware County woman finally has what doctors call a miracle baby. This coming Mother's Day is extra special with a journey that spanned nine years.
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
A maternal health bill that passed in New Jersey this year ensures pregnant mothers have access to doulas in hospitals and birthing centers.
Doulas help expecting moms navigate their pregnancy and advocate for them in the birthing room and after the baby is born - and even serve as interpreters. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Temple University Hospital is part of a trial that could help improve the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women in Philadelphia.
A South Jersey hospital welcomed 23 leapster babies Thursday.
Search warrant filings for the Pennsylvania home where a pregnant Amish woman was killed this week say she appeared to have suffered cutting wounds to her neck and head.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
A new study shows severe morning sickness may be linked to a certain hormone, and that could be used as a treatment.
Lowering or pre-exposing a pregnant person to the hormone GDF15 could help lessen morning sickness symptoms once pregnant, according to new research.
Working to cope with her own grief, Ashley Lieser is also giving back to other women experiencing pregnancy loss, one blanket at a time.
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
The vaccine is made by Pfizer and given to mothers while they're still pregnant.
Manufacturer Universal Meditech Inc. has recalled undistributed tests but not those that have already been distributed to consumers.
Two boys were born on the same day in the same hospital, and their moms are sisters living on the same street.
Doctors say pregnancy later in life is becoming more common, but advanced age brings increased maternal risks.
Doctors say more women are waiting until their late 30s or early 40s to have a baby and that can come with some risks.
With Dallas Goedert potentially not returning for the 2025 season, here are five tight ends to watch tonight for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 NFL draft.
With the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles will have options to address several team needs.
Thursday will be gorgeous across the Philadelphia area with highs near 80, though smoke from the Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire could impact visibility this afternoon.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Residents in Bella Vista say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their South Philadelphia neighborhood.
With the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles will have options to address several team needs.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.
Thursday will be gorgeous across the Philadelphia area with highs near 80, though smoke from the Ocean County, New Jersey wildfire could impact visibility this afternoon.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Residents in Bella Vista say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their South Philadelphia neighborhood.
Travelers from the Philadelphia area are heading to Rome to honor Pope Francis, who died Monday.
Crozer Health's closing is already impacting emergency medical services in Delaware County, with first responders sounding the alarm.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Police believe multiple diversion-style burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia that target elderly people could be connected.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
"That just made me so mad," one laid-off FDA scientist said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
With Dallas Goedert potentially not returning for the 2025 season, here are five tight ends to watch tonight for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 NFL draft.
With the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles will have options to address several team needs.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
Stone Stefan had a catastrophic injury to his hip and was told he'd never run again. Three years later, he's going to compete at the Penn Relays.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
According to Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small, officers responded to the 3900 block of M Street around 11 p.m. Wednesday evening after a man was shot multiple times. That man is now in critical condition.
The fire has burned over 13,000 acres of land and is now 50% contained, New Jersey Forest Fire officials said in an update early Thursday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner reports from a business that was destroyed in Lacey Township, NJ.
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will start offering emergency Real ID appointments on April 24 for travelers who can prove they need to board a domestic flight within the two weeks for "life or death reasons" or "urgent travel plans."
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Sunny conditions with above-average temperatures continue Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.