US earns ‘D’ grade in preterm birth as maternal and infant care remains in ‘crisis,’ new report finds Thursday, November 16 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The United States continues to be one of the "most dangerous developed nations" for childbirth, according to a new report released Thursday by March of Dimes, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of pregnant people and babies.The U.S. earned... Read More.
Infant mortality rate increases 3% in 2022, rising for first time in two decades: CDC Wednesday, November 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Infant mortality rates in the United States increased last year for the first time in two decades, according to new federal provisional data.For the report, published early Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Vital Statistics,... Read More.
Infant dies after pregnant bystander struck in shooting at Massachusetts intersection: Officials Thursday, October 5 by ABC News(HOLYOKE, Mass.) -- A shooting at a Massachusetts intersection on Wednesday critically injured a pregnant bystander on a bus, whose infant subsequently died, officials said.The shooting was reported shortly before 1 p.m. in Holyoke, just outside of Springfield, according to Holyoke police.Three male suspects... Read More.
Four bodies, including infant, pulled from Rio Grande over 3-day span: Official Tuesday, July 4 by ABC News(TEXAS) -- Four bodies, including that of an infant, have been recovered from the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, since Saturday, according to Lt. Chris Olivarez, a spokesperson with the Texas Department of Public Safety.Olivarez tweeted Monday that the agency's Tactical Marine Unit... Read More.
Parents warned to stop using infant loungers sold exclusively on Amazon Friday, June 30 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents to stop using baby and infant loungers from Gorsetle US that were sold online through Amazon exclusively.The CPSC said in a Thursday news release that the loungers, which don't come with a stand,... Read More.
Parents warned to stop using recalled Boppy loungers linked to at least 10 infant deaths Tuesday, June 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Parents were advised Tuesday to stop using recalled newborn loungers from The Boppy Company that have been linked to at least 10 infant deaths.According to The Boppy Company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which issued a news release Tuesday, the... Read More.
Mom says infant got ‘margarita burn’ from eating celery outside: What to know as summer approaches Friday, May 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A mom in Canada is sharing a warning about eating and drinking outdoors as summer approaches.Reanna Bendzak said she, her husband and their two children were at an outdoor barbecue in March when she gave her then-7-month-old daughter a piece of... Read More.
Gerber powdered infant formula voluntarily recalled due to possible bacteria exposure Wednesday, March 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Some of Gerber's powdered infant formula products that were manufactured at a facility in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, have been voluntarily recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.The infant formulas are "being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to potential presence... Read More.
Study: Sudden unexplained infant death rates show steep rise among Black babies in 2020 Monday, March 13 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A new study has found that, amid record low infant mortality rates in 2020, rates of sudden infant death syndrome, known as SIDS, increased for the first time in five years, and there was a sharp increase in the rate of... Read More.
Two arrested in quadruple murder in Dallas apartment, infant found safe inside Monday, March 13 by ABC News(DALLAS) -- A pair of suspects were arrested in Dallas in connection with a quadruple shooting that left four people dead inside an apartment that allegedly stemmed from a custody dispute, according to police.Cops responded to the scene in northwest Dallas around 7 p.m.... Read More.
CDC report details two rare infant bacterial infections linked to baby formula, breastfeeding equipment Friday, March 3 by ABC News(ATLANTA) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned parents in a new report to thoroughly clean all infant feeding items to avoid bacterial contamination after two infants were reportedly infected with a rare bacteria.The CDC reported that two infants were infected with... Read More.
Abbott under investigation by SEC and FTC for infant formula business Sunday, February 19 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Abbott is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Federal Trade Commission, in relation to their infant formula business, the company disclosed in a new SEC filing.Abbott said in a filing Friday that they received a... Read More.