CDC: U.S. Birth Rate Hits 30-Year Low, Fertility Rate Falling
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s and — surprisingly — their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years.
In most American cities, air pollution from cars and factories is a fact of life. But a new study raises a red flag for pregnant women by suggesting that higher levels of air pollution can pose a serious health threat even inside the womb.
Australian researchers have concluded that the amount of fruit and fast food in a diet can significantly affect the time it takes for a woman to become pregnant.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the first U.S. senator who is expected to give birth while in office, told CNN she feels the Senate rules are outdated because they wouldn't allow her to bring her baby to the floor.
"I have to vote from the floor of the Senate but children are not allowed on the floor. If I'm breastfeeding my daughter, how do I go on the floor and vote? Do I just leave her on a chair outside?"
A Texas couple announced their pregnancy announcement on Facebook - but the picture one would imagine to accompany the news is not what one would expect.
Beyonce and her husband, Jay Z, announced Wednesday on Instagram that the superstar singer is pregnant with twins.
U.S. women are increasingly using pot during pregnancy, sometimes for morning sickness. That's according to an analysis of annual U.S. government drug surveys.
She lost 10 pounds in seven months, and even went hiking two weeks ago; what Emily Sanders didn't know was she was seven months pregnant. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot has this Original Report about a surprise arrival.
It's supposed to be the happiest of times, but for many women, pregnancy can also bring depression. CBS 2's Roseanne Tellez reports, now there are new efforts to identify those women and get them help.
Four years ago, Elgin paramedic Jacob Szafranski and his then-girlfriend, Dr. Karla Dunston, agreed to create frozen embryos in case they decided to have a child in the future. Shortly after, the couple broke up.
A Chicago woman is celebrating her first Mother's Day after what she calls a miracle birth of twins this past week, reports WBBM's Lisa Fielding.
A startling new report shows it's safer to have a baby in dozens of other countries, including places not necessarily known for cutting edge medicine, like Slovenia, Belarus, and Estonia.
CBS 2 Suzanne Le Mignot explains, one woman is raising her voice about this issue and sharing her struggle, hoping others hear her message.
A pregnancy discrimination case is in front of the Supreme Court and its outcome could affect women across the country. A former UPS worker says she was forced into taking unpaid leave when she became pregnant.
A woman gave birth Friday morning in a stairwell in Schaumburg, when her baby couldn't wait for an ambulance to get her to the hospital.
The issue of discrimination against pregnant women in the workplace takes center stage next month before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Simon & Schuster author Linda Geddes explores and debunks common baby and pregnancy myths here.
Trish Stain thought the severe back pain she was experiencing stemmed from intense training for a half-marathon.
Women who have babies that are the result of rape would have an easier time keeping the alleged rapist out of the child's life under a measure making its way through the Illinois General Assembly.
In an unexpected consequence of delaying marriage more single women are getting pregnant in their 20s.
Hector Morales was rushing to get his pregnant wife Kathryn Engle to the hospital had to pull over at a gas station in Cicero and help is wife deliver the baby in their van.
The past decade saw a decline in the teen birth rate in Chicago, although the number of teen pregnancies is still much higher than the national average, according to new statistics released by the city on Tuesday.
Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock said Wednesday that he is standing by his statement that when a woman becomes pregnant during a rape "that's something God intended." He says some people have twisted the meaning of his comment.
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The nine runs were a season-high for the Sox.
The 30-year-old Imanaga (4-0) beat Boston right-hander Kutter Crawford in a matchup of two pitchers with impressive ERAs.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.
The governor's plan to reduce homelessness is focused on addressing inequities that hurt the Black community.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The family didn't get their cut of the estate sale, not hearing back from the salesman until CBS 2 got involved.
The Better Business Bureau warns that anyone buying an event ticket should watch out for fake ticket scams.
Financial records show Paul Croft and J.D. Frost raised about $30 million for a hydrogen plant that was supposed to be, at one point, in Indiana. It never existed, an attorney says.
Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
The city's measles dashboard said a total of 63 measles cases have been confirmed in Chicago this year, with one new case this week.
The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Officials said there was no known link between this case and the recent outbreak of measles at a migrant shelter in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson denied that the Bears' shiny new dome could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny.
Employees at dozens of now-closed Foxtrot Market and Dom's Kitchen stores, now jobless, wonder what comes next for them as their paychecks will soon end.
The company announced Tuesday that it received a stalking horse bid to purchase its operating assets.
Dozens of typewriters clutter the shelves of the 24-year-old business owner's workshop inside his parents' home in Downers Grove.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Still, Ravinia is capitalizing on the situation with a limited-edition shirt—reading, "Ravinia Interrupta," and calling the cicada buzz the loudest song of summer.
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, "Ramblin' Man," has died.
The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals rejected arguments from Kelly's attorneys that his indictment on child pornography and child enticement charges was filed after the statute of limitations had expired.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon tracks rain showers to cover the Chicago area this weekend.
The rain did not slow the march. About 100 students and some faculty came out to demand the University of Chicago cut financial ties with Israel. CBS 2's Sabrina Franza reports.
If you went to Niles East High School back in the 1970s, you might've heard of the band "Phaze." But this story will resonate even if that name doesn't ring a bell. CBS 2's Noel Brennan has the story.
A woman posing as a dentist was arrested in Schaumburg after customers complained she gave them fake braces and, in one case, a patient had a chipped tooth after a visit. Police investigated and charged the so-called dentist with a crime after a CBS 2 investigation.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.
The organizers are demanding the University of Chicago end all partnerships with Israeli institutions – including their ties with any collaborative research, exchange programs, or funding of organizations they claim sell weapons to Israel.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Expert panel discussion centers the focus on the disparity that 1 in 3 victims of crime in Chicago is a Black woman
Police arrived at the scene sooner than if they had waited for the first 911 call.
Anthony Robinson's attorney said his previous defense lawyer failed to present evidence that showed it was physically impossible for him to be the shooter.
The village board is working on a resolution to hire Lightfoot, a former federal prosecutor before her lone term as Chicago's mayor, to investigate claims Henyard has been misusing public funds.
DCFS Director Heidi Mueller was asked Thursday why some kids in the system are being held in psychiatric hospitals longer than medically necessary.
The nine runs were a season-high for the Sox.
The 30-year-old Imanaga (4-0) beat Boston right-hander Kutter Crawford in a matchup of two pitchers with impressive ERAs.
The Bears also have the No. 122 overall pick in the fourth round on Saturday.
The Bears' two newest players were both in Chicago to be introduced at Halas Hall on Friday.
Odunze was a star receiver at Washington and is coming off a year with 92 receptions and more than 1,600 yards, earning him All-American honors.
The warrant accused Xavier Tate of firing a .40-caliber handgun and killing Huesca.
It was not Monica Davis' first run-in with the law after allegedly practicing dentistry without a license in Nevada.
On Thursday afternoon, 20-year-old Caden Mura was shot and killed after police said he fired at officers.
The daughter escaped and was not in custody late Friday the source said.
Jeremy Mack, 28, of the West Garfield Park neighborhood, was charged with multiple felony counts.