pregnancy

Advocates for maternal health and well-being gathered in Detroit Thursday night to call for more support for mothers. Colin Jackson has more.

A program that gives direct cash payments to pregnant and new mothers launched Monday across the entire Upper Peninsula. Colin Jackson has more.

The Michigan House passed a bill package Wednesday to outlaw what’s known as “fertility fraud.” Colin Jackson has more.

A type of diabetes diagnosed during pregnancy affects nearly 15% of pregnant women in the U.S. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Detroit’s pregnant and new moms can now get cash assistance through a program that launched in the city Monday. Colin Jackson has more.

The leadership of Rx Kids say they were shocked when a House committee unilaterally cut their state funding. But it promises that all families currently signed up for the program, including those in Ypsilanti, will get their assistance. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Democrats in the Michigan Legislature are figuring out their next move following a sudden, unilateral action by the House Republican majority to cut $645 million out of the state budget. Rick Pluta has more.

Ann Arbor State Representative Jason Morgan says he’s furious the House GOP has eliminated $650 million in appropriations through a rarely used procedure. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan bills to prevent fraud in fertility treatment received a hearing Tuesday before a state House committee. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

A program that provides direct cash payments to expectant mothers and families is coming to Ypsilanti. Rx Kids will officially begin enrollment December 1. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.