Namibia: Maternal and Newborn Health - A Legal Perspective

America’s maternal and infant health crisis deepens

The March of Dimes has released its 2025 Report Card, and across the United States, the findings tell a story of mothers and infants facing preventable risks that too often lead to tragedy. The national preterm birth rate remains at 10.4%.  Babies born to Medicaid-insured mothers experienced an 11.7% preterm birth rate, while babies born to mothers with private insurance recorded a 9.6% rate. For Black mothers, the rate climbed to 14.7%, the hig…

America’s Maternal and Infant Health Crisis Deepens

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — The March of Dimes has released its 2025 Report Card, and across the United States, the findings tell a story of mothers and infants facing preventable risks that too often lead to tragedy.

Namibia: Maternal and Newborn Health - A Legal Perspective

On 7 April, Namibia observed World Health Day as usual.

Rising Awareness Around Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in Newborns

Photo courtesy of Pexels Newborn breathing problems are among the scariest things new parents ever face. Out of all those worries, meconium aspiration syndrome often surprises families the most, mostly because people don’t really know what it is or how it happens during birth. Below, we discuss how early awareness and teamwork between parents and doctors can save lives before anything escalates. Understanding the Risks and Causes Meconium aspira…