Amanda Ferris
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Woman Arrested At Protest Forced To Take Pregnancy Test By Jail Guards
20-year-old Ellen Bennington was arrested after a Portland protest and says she was forced to give a urine sample despite being unwilling.
Maine Island Community Celebrates First Birth In 93 Years
Azalea's grandfather, who worked as a lobsterman, was the last known birth on the island.
Arizona Mom Births Baby On Side Of The Highway En Route To The Hospital
Michaela and Ruben Fierros were headed to the hospital, but their baby boy wouldn't wait! The new mother gave birth on the side of the road.
Mom Banned From TikTok After Posting Video Breastfeeding
A young mother was enraged when a video she posted to TikTok featuring her breastfeeding was removed.
Woman Births Quadruplets After Suffering Through 6 Miscarriages
April and Phil Gardner wanted a big family, but they were met with various fertility struggles. But they've now been blessed with four healthy babies!
Toddler Recovering After Undergoing 8 Brain Surgeries Before 1st Birthday
Hydrocephalus occurs when there is too much fluid on the brain which puts a lot of pressure on it and needs to be relieved often.
Father Furious After Toddler Refused Treatment At Clinic For Not Wearing Mask
Windsor father Havat Daraz is angry that a local clinic refused to treat his young son because the toddler wasn't wearing a mask.
Pittsburgh Couple Is Expecting Triplets In Rare Double Pregnancy
Antonio Livingston and Dee Michelle expected they'd have a hard time conceiving a baby - but boy were they wrong!
Family Environment May Greatly Impact Brain Development Inside The Womb
A dysfunctional family environment can have negative impacts on fetal cognitive development, new research shows.
England Plans To Record Pregnant Women Drinking & Sparks Backlash
England announced its controversial decision to record pregnant women drinking, and it's sparked privacy concerns across the globe.
Babies Born In Fall Are More Likely To Have Food Allergies Amongst Other Things
The current clinical trials hope to study if genetics, environment, and home products also play a role.
Sarcoidosis Increases Risk Of Pregnancy Complications, Study Says
Sarcoidosis is a disease that causes inflammation and research shows it may cause complications during pregnancy.
Why Women Should Think Twice Before Using A Digital Pregnancy Test
Women have been using at-home pregnancy tests since the 1970s. Here are some reasons why you should keep it simple when buying.
Mom Left Paralyzed After Suffering Stroke While 9 Weeks Pregnant
This mother experienced a scary stroke during her ninth week of pregnancy, leaving her paralyzed as a result.
New Wireless Monitors Will Allow Skin-To-Skin Contact For NICU Preemies
A new wireless monitor promises to greatly help the recovery of preemies by allowing skin-to-skin contact.
New Study Pinpoints How Zika Virus Impacts Fetal Brain Development
The Zika virus is transferred via mosquito bite and can be dangerous to pregnant women.
Over 200 Arizona Moms Photographed In Effort To Normalize Breastfeeding
Arizona photographer Alice Samone is challenging stigma around breastfeeding y photographing a large group of women breastfeeding.
Walmart Will Install Mamava Pods To Create Space For Breastfeeding
Walmart is being more inclusive of breastfeeding mothers by creating specific spaces where they can feed their children.
Toddler With Down Syndrome Becomes New Face Of UK Fashion Brand
After being spotted on Instagram, this little girl is the new face of JoJo Maman Bébé.
Cardi B Doesn't Want Her 2-Year-Old Listening To Her Music
Some critics feel Cardi B's new song WAP is too explicit and vulgar. Cardi disagrees, but won't let her daughter hear it.