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One of the lesser discussed facts of prison life for women is the number of children who born into those circumstances. The Huron Valley Women's Correctional Facility is right in our backyard and there is a movement underway to make a difference for incarcerated women and the children they give birth to. It's called the Michigan Prison Doula Initiative. WEMU's David Fair learns more about the program and the difference it's making in his conversation with the initiative's board chair, Kate Stroud, and program director, Cara Genisio.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Monday to lift Michigan’s ban on the use of paid pregnancy surrogates. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer says the results in national elections this year could be pivotal in whether reproductive rights in Michigan will remain standing. Rick Pluta has more.
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The state Senate adopted bills Tuesday to repeal Michigan’s ban on surrogate parenting contracts. We have more from Rick Pluta.
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A reminder is coming from the Washtenaw County Health Department about the importance of lead testing for children under six and pregnant women who live in certain types of housing. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran explains.
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The coronavirus pandemic has been a stressful time for everyone, even moreso for new and expectant mothers. In the meantime, a Washtenaw County nonprofit…
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Some Republican lawmakers in Lansing want to shorten the time period when a pregnant woman can get an abortion. A bill in the Senate would make it a…
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Pregnancy is a very stressful time in a woman's life. For women who are incarcerated, that time is consideredly more stressful, due to lack of support or…
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Being a mom is hard, regardless of who you are or what your background may be. It’s even harder for those who may not have the support they need.In our…
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Infant death rates in Michigan are down overall. But race and income still seem to make a difference in whether children live past their first…