‘It’s like a constant gamble:’ Ukrainian couple await birth of twins in wartime Kyiv | CNN

‘It’s like a constant gamble:’ Ukrainian couple await birth of twins in wartime Kyiv | CNN

CNN  —  Kateryna and her husband Oleg endure what every citizen of Kyiv must – long blackouts, hours without any internet connection and constant apprehension about the next missile barrage. But as they begin 2023, they are also preparing for the arrival of twin boys. Kateryna, who is 34, is eight months pregnant. CNN agreed … Read more

Hailey Bieber says she has an ovarian cyst that’s ‘the size of an apple’ | CNN

Hailey Bieber says she has an ovarian cyst that’s ‘the size of an apple’ | CNN

CNN  —  Hailey Bieber is once again trying to make it clear that she is not pregnant. The model, entrepreneur and wife of Justin Bieber took to the Instagram stories portion of her verified Instagram account to disclose a health condition that has caused her discomfort. “I have a cyst on my ovary the size … Read more

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt welcome second child | CNN

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt welcome second child | CNN

CNN  —  Heidi Montag Pratt and husband Spencer Pratt have welcomed their second child. “The Hills” couple introduced their new baby boy on Thursday, with Montag posting to Snapchat from the hospital. She shared that he was born at 11:31 a.m., weighing 7 lbs. and 9 oz., but did not reveal a name. Earlier, Montag … Read more

Ugandan university drops mandatory pregnancy tests for students after outcry | CNN

Ugandan university drops mandatory pregnancy tests for students after outcry | CNN

CNN  —  A university in Uganda has withdrawn a requirement for female nursing and midwifery students to take a pregnancy test before sitting their exams, after facing a backlash. Kampala International University issued a notice on Tuesday stating: “This is to inform all female nurses and midwives that you are supposed to go to KIU-TH … Read more

Sophia Grace responds critics who say she’s too young to have a baby | CNN

Sophia Grace responds critics who say she’s too young to have a baby | CNN

CNN  —  Sophia Grace understands people have opinions on her pregnancy. Grace, 19, who rose to fame on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” along with her cousin Rosie McClelland, publicly announced her pregnancy this week. “I feel like 19 is quite young, obviously, to have a baby,” she told E! News. “Usually most people are like, … Read more

Meghan Trainor reveals what inspired her new song ‘Remind Me’ | CNN

Meghan Trainor reveals what inspired her new song ‘Remind Me’ | CNN

CNN  —  Meghan Trainor sat down with CNN to discuss life after “All About That Bass,” her new album and the importance of self-love. The American singer-songwriter joined CNN’s “Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?” this week to discuss her fifth studio album, “Takin’ It Back,” which was released on Friday. The album is full of … Read more

‘No matter the law, no matter the stigma, no matter the cost.’ This European network helps people access abortions | CNN

‘No matter the law, no matter the stigma, no matter the cost.’ This European network helps people access abortions | CNN

Editor’s Note: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs. Amsterdam, the Netherlands CNN  —  It’s early evening in an affluent neighborhood in the Dutch city of Haarlem and bed and breakfast owners Arnoud and Marika … Read more

Missing periods frequently? | The Financial Express

Missing periods frequently? | The Financial Express

By Dr. Sunita Varma A normal menstrual period usually occurs every 28 days but this can vary from 21 to 35 days. Regularity of periods is dependent on a finely tuned orchestra of multiple hormones produced by the pituitary gland in the brain and the ovary. These hormones cause your ovaries to release an egg … Read more

Preparing for Menopause | The Financial Express

Preparing for Menopause | The Financial Express

by Dr. Rita Bakshi Menopause is the time that marks the end of menstrual cycles. This transition into a new phase of life is often confronted with mixed emotions like fear and confusion. It is suggested to be well-prepared for this transitional period, gain some knowledge, get to know about the symptoms and the ways … Read more

New Documentary Probes ‘the Pill’

New Documentary Probes ‘the Pill’

April 8, 2022 – It’s long been known that birth control pills have a checkered history. Before the era of informed consent in clinical trials, hormonal contraceptives were tested in vulnerable populations. The warning labels of blood clots and heart attack risk were only added to packaging inserts in 1978. The hormone-emitting NuvaRing birth control … Read more