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Pritzker signs bill aimed at protecting reproductive health records

Jun 24

Are smartphones to blame for declining birth rates?

Jun 9

Mom with cystic fibrosis thrives after quadruple-organ transplant

The 36-year-old mother received a second chance at life after surgeons performed a first-of-its-kind quadruple-organ transplant.

Jul 14

PCOS gets new name to better reflect condition

May 12

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Supreme Court restores access to mail-order mifepristone, for now

May 4

6abc reporter shares miracle baby's emotional story with Tamron Hall

May 2

Woman's C-section disputed in court hearing

Apr 30

Baby on board! Passenger gives birth on Delta flight

Apr 27

New policy gives 2 paid days off a month for period pain

Mar 18

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Local doctor shares information about women's bladder health

Jul 15

4:24

Maternal Mental Health Month: What to know

May 23

4:12

Doula and maternal wellness event happening this week

May 17

6:06

Event Friday for Black Maternal Health Week

Apr 14

4:54

Black Maternal Health Week shines light on disparities Black women face on path to motherhood

Apr 11

3:22

Expert shares ways for women to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease

Feb 15, 2025

2:46

Gyrls in the Hood provides sex education, support for Chicago's girls

Feb 3, 2025

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Gov. signs IL birth equity initiative, celebrates Medicaid expansion

Jul 29, 2024

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'Jersey Shore' star Snooki says she has cervical cancer

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said Friday that she has cervical cancer.

Feb 22

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Illinois Republican senator pushes to outlaw abortion, loses leadership spots

Republican leaders called the proposal "extreme" and said it is a no go.

Feb 18

American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement raises awareness, funds for women's health

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in women.

Feb 17

Women's Heart Health Awareness: National Wear Red Day is Friday

February is Heart Health Month, and the American Heart Association is putting particular emphasis on women's heart health on Friday, National Wear Red Day.

Feb 6

Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths

Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health's most recent maternal mortality report.

Dec 31, 2025