Pope Francis blasts surrogacy as a "deplorable" practice
The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
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The leader of the Catholic Church doubled down on his condemnation of parental surrogacy, saying it turns a child into "an object of trafficking."
A Black Ohio woman who miscarried in her bathroom has been charged with abuse of a corpse.
Lowering or pre-exposing a pregnant person to the hormone GDF15 could help lessen morning sickness symptoms once pregnant, according to new research.
A West Virginia coalition that helps support a network of anti-abortion pregnancy centers in the state is receiving $1 million to distribute to organizations committed to encouraging people not to end their pregnancies.
The health department is encouraging pregnant women to ask about getting tested for syphilis.
We're chatting with Julie Plake McMinn, the organizer of The Mother Of All Baby Showers, about what new parents can expect at this year's event, which will feature PTL's own mom-to-be Celina Pompeani-Mathison.
In this Health Talk, host Heather Abraham is talking with Rita Speal, who is a doula at Magee-Womens Hospital, and expecting mom Toya Dean about what doulas can offer to new moms.
Before we send Mikey Hood off on maternity leave, she's quizzing us to find out how much we know about her!
Before her maternity leave begins, we're helping Mikey Hood get ready to welcome baby boy into the world! Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk with Iyanna Bridges, the founder and CEO of The Birthing Hut, about Lamaze and breathing techniques for labor.
More babies are being born prematurely nationwide, but the good news is more of them are surviving.
Heather Abraham and Mary Ours move back to the kitchen to try some of the foods they craved while pregnant with their children.
There are many ways for someone to get help with mental health issues during and after pregnancy.
Many women either don't know they have symptoms, don't realize the symptoms may be temporary and treatable, or that they're too embarrassed to get treatment.
The Centers for Disease Control says that high blood pressure occurs in one out of every 12-17 pregnancies.
It's a growing trend that has medical professionals worried - expectant mothers with high blood pressure. John Shumway has more on how you can keep yourself and your baby healthy.
The "Mean Girls" star revealed the news on Instagram, posting a photo of a baby onesie with the message "coming soon."
It's part of Pittsburgh's first maternal-infant health program.
We're talking with AHN cardiologist Dr. Indu Poormina and her patient, Emily Mick, about the importance of heart health during pregnancy.
Pregnancy-related deaths have spiked nearly 80% since 2018, with COVID-19 being a factor in a quarter of the 1,178 deaths reported last year.
Doctors at UPMC and Allegheny Health Network said they've recently seen a rise in pregnant women being hospitalized with COVID-1
Doctors say protection is key in the fight against COVID-19.
The World Health Organization advises against immunizing pregnant women with a COVID-19 vaccine unless they are a health care worker.
Since pregnant and nursing women were not part of any trial, many are turning to doctors for advice.
After going through their pandemic pregnancies together, two Minnesota sisters thought it would be pretty neat if they ended up giving birth on the same day. Their baby boys apparently agreed and arrived earlier this month about 90 minutes apart.
The early morning news that Chrissy Teigen and her husband John Legend lost their baby boy hit home with a lot of families.
Police said that Andrew Mours turned himself in Wednesday on theft and forgery charges.
Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The board gave the district permission to eliminate more than two dozen positions for the next school year.
Five Upper St. Clair High School students are running the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay in honor of their friend who died of brain cancer.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Police said that Andrew Mours turned himself in Wednesday on theft and forgery charges.
Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The board gave the district permission to eliminate more than two dozen positions for the next school year.
Five Upper St. Clair High School students are running the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay in honor of their friend who died of brain cancer.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
King Charles attended a state dinner at the White House, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Ohio's Republican primary for governor is a few weeks away, but there are few signs that the top candidate sees it as a competitive race.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
Ozzy Lusth may be a legendary Survivor player, but how well does he know the show itself? We put his knowledge to the test!
Ozzy Lusth has outwitted, outplayed, and outlasted so many to become one of the greatest Survivor players of all-time. He sat down with Heather and David to talk about still going for that elusive victory.
When you think of opera, you think of high drama, tragedy, and heartbreak, but Falstaff is a classic story with plenty of mischief, and you can see it right here in Pittsburgh!
12 students from two Pittsburgh area high schools have made a name for themselves in the global problem-solving competition, Odyssey of the Mind, and they came to the PTL studios with a challenge for Heather, David, and Ron!
Skate the Square is coming to the newly renovated Market Square in May, and we react to the brand new Ted Lasso teaser!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
Rookie Nathan Church ended the game by robbing Nick Gonzales of what would have been a walk-off, two-run homer by making a leaping catch at the left-field wall, giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Flyers defeated the Penguins, 1-0, in Game 6 in overtime on Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena to advance in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
If the Flyers win, they advance to the second round and face the Carolina Hurricanes.
Ray Goss called his first Duquesne basketball game in 1968 and missed only two games during his nearly sixty years with the university.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The positions being cut include teachers, support staff, and administrative roles.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Five Upper St. Clair High School students are running the Pittsburgh Marathon Relay in honor of their friend who died of brain cancer.
Penguins fans were shocked after losing in overtime to the Flyers in Game 6 on Wednesday.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
