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The Washtenaw County Health Department has released its Maternal and Infant Health Report. The data reveals various disparities in the community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

A bill scheduled for a committee hearing today in the Michigan Senate would put more resources into a program that helps pregnant and new mothers. Colin Jackson has more.

Prenatal care has normally consisted of a dozen or so scheduled checkups before a baby is born. Now, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued new guidelines for expectant mothers. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor reports.

Rx Kids is getting closer to coming to Ypsilanti. Director Dr. Mona Hanna was the featured speaker Monday at the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The federal government has removed the recommendation that children and pregnant women get routine COVID-19 vaccines. This is after a directive announced by Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talks to Washtenaw County Health Officer, Jimena Loveluck about the ramifications of the decision.

The Washtenaw County Department of Health is questioning the decision from federal officials to no longer recommend COVID vaccines for certain demographics. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

Michigan tax code would count fetuses as dependents under a bill getting a state House committee later today. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could have broad implications for fertility treatments. Colin Jackson has more.

A frozen embryo is the center of a custody battle between a divorced couple that will play out today in arguments before the Michigan Supreme Court. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The new state law that lifts Michigan’s 38-year-old ban on paid surrogate pregnancy contracts took effect Tuesday. We have more from Rick Pluta.