Black Maternal Health Week shines light on alarming disparities, as CDC reports rising death rates
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
A maternal health bill that passed in New Jersey this year ensures pregnant mothers have access to doulas in hospitals and birthing centers.
Doulas help expecting moms navigate their pregnancy and advocate for them in the birthing room and after the baby is born - and even serve as interpreters. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Temple University Hospital is part of a trial that could help improve the high rate of pregnancy-related deaths among Black women in Philadelphia.
A South Jersey hospital welcomed 23 leapster babies Thursday.
Search warrant filings for the Pennsylvania home where a pregnant Amish woman was killed this week say she appeared to have suffered cutting wounds to her neck and head.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Black mothers are two to three times more likely to die during and after pregnancy than White mothers, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
A new study shows severe morning sickness may be linked to a certain hormone, and that could be used as a treatment.
Lowering or pre-exposing a pregnant person to the hormone GDF15 could help lessen morning sickness symptoms once pregnant, according to new research.
Working to cope with her own grief, Ashley Lieser is also giving back to other women experiencing pregnancy loss, one blanket at a time.
The vaccine for pregnant women would be given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and would protect newborns for six months.
The vaccine is made by Pfizer and given to mothers while they're still pregnant.
Manufacturer Universal Meditech Inc. has recalled undistributed tests but not those that have already been distributed to consumers.
Two boys were born on the same day in the same hospital, and their moms are sisters living on the same street.
Doctors say pregnancy later in life is becoming more common, but advanced age brings increased maternal risks.
Doctors say more women are waiting until their late 30s or early 40s to have a baby and that can come with some risks.
Three-time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie, who died in early May at the age of 32, was eight months pregnant and in labor at the time of her death.
Since the smoky conditions took over our region, medical experts have said sensitive groups like children or those with asthma will feel the worst impact. Pregnant women are also in that category.
A maternal RSV vaccine could be a big benefit to families and ERs, doctors say.
A new mother was given a second chance at life and is able to celebrate her first Mother's Day, thanks to a stranger who allowed her to get a life-saving heart transplant.
Global progress in reducing deaths during pregnancy has flatlined since 2015, according to a new report from the World Health Organization.
The goal is to raise awareness for the mental health disorders women experience during and after pregnancy.
A Berks County couple has two biological sons who are just five weeks apart and they're not twins, so how did it happen?
McDevitt will be 38 weeks pregnant during the Super Bowl, and doesn't want to take any chances.
The Philly students will witness firsthand the journey of products, such as rubber, originating from African trees and culminating in American-made Michelin tires.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Police are looking for a man investigators said stabbed a man and then ran him over in his own car under I-95 in South Philly last week. There's a $20,000 reward.
Relatives of Quadir Diaz, an 18-year-old who had been missing since March 7, confirmed the teen's body was pulled from the Schuylkill River on Tuesday morning.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
A day after police said the warrant was issued for violating a protection from abuse order, Boyle's brother Rep. Brendan Boyle said their family is working to get Kevin help for "serious" mental illness.
The Philly students will witness firsthand the journey of products, such as rubber, originating from African trees and culminating in American-made Michelin tires.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Police are looking for a man investigators said stabbed a man and then ran him over in his own car under I-95 in South Philly last week. There's a $20,000 reward.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
Police said they've rounded up more than 1,000 ghost guns in the past two years in Philadelphia.
Volunteers, including some of the CBS Philadelphia team, planted trees Wednesday with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Mid-Atlantic Environmental Protection Agency ahead of Earth Day.
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School students are raising big money to help kids fight cancer with its annual Mini-THON this Saturday with Wigs for Kids.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on the Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Collingswood police and Camden County officials are investigating a group of students who allegedly formed a "White Student Union."
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
A body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are everywhere and can linger permanently in air, water and soil. In response, Aqua New Jersey just unveiled a new water treatment system to help remove them from drinking water.
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach the mid-70s with abundantly sunny skies, a light breeze and slight reduction in the humidity before more rain and chilly air moves in Wednesday.
Monday makes a run for 80 degrees, setting us up for the warmest day of the week and warmest day of the year so far. Later in the day, a thunderstorm could develop in South Jersey and Delaware.
30-year-old Dempsey Walters faces prison time after pleading guilty to assaulting two teenagers over a doorbell prank Friday.
The Philadelphia region's weather is off to a blustery start this weekend, with winds whipping throughout the day Saturday. We'll see some sunshine once clouds clear out.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
David O'Brian will run in the Donor Dash in Philadelphia later this month to celebrate his daughter, an organ donor who died 10 years ago.
Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in whooping cough cases primarily among high school students, a county spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia on Monday.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
After a taste of summer on Monday, many Jersey Shore business owners and managers are still looking for summer workers.
Atlantic City, New Jersey's nine casinos collectively had lower profits in 2023 compared to 2022 - but three casinos were able to increase profit.
Tuesday, April 16 is Wawa Day, when the company expects to give away about 1.5 million cups of free coffee to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first convenience store.
It's been nearly a year since the Philadelphia commissioned studies looking into the economic impact of the proposed 76 Place at Market East. Where are the numbers?
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her car was struck by a drunken driver on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday.
Flooding closed multiple roads around the Philadelphia region for the morning commute on Friday, but they began reopening after around 8 a.m.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Jason Kelce said on his podcast "New Heights" on Wednesday that he lost his Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring in a pool of chili while hosting an event last week at the University of Cincinnati.
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was officially named to Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Wednesday.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Philadelphia native, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph is on the list of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Kevin Hart will have a homecoming stop on Dec. 4 at The Met Philadelphia on his 2024 "Acting My Age" tour.
Dynamic duo Future & Metro Boomin as "One Big Family" will be "Slimed In" at the Wells Fargo Center this August for the "We Trust You Tour."
The mural was unveiled on the side of the building at the southeast corner the Chicago Medical Society building at Grand Avenue Dearborn Street.
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William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
The Philadelphia region can expect cloudy and chilly conditions with a few sprinkles Thursday, and tree and grass pollen levels remain high. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The students are mentees in Bamba's KB + Mo Bamba Education Abroad Program. Bamba's family hails from the Ivory Coast.
Ten students and their bus driver were able to escape unharmed from a school bus fire in Upper Township, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon. The fire is under investigation.
Republicans are also hoping to flip Boyle's seat in the House in the general election.
Maxey scored 19 points in Philadelphia's 105-104 win over the Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament to help the Sixers earn the No. 7 seed in the playoffs.