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.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Dozens of bricks of suspected fentanyl were thrown out the window and almost flushed down the toilet after police searched a home in Westmoreland County.
Tom the turkey is causing traffic backups at Logan and Library roads in Bethel Park.
A man connected to a missing woman in the Washington, D.C., area is facing new charges in Beaver County, delaying an extradition to our nation's capital.
Tom the turkey is causing traffic backups at Logan and Library roads in Bethel Park.
After leaving a divorce hearing, Larry Miller found himself behind bars for a crime allegedly committed by someone of the same name.
Jonathan Kramer, 21, appeared in federal court in Pittsburgh and waived his preliminary hearing.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after police said he called Gov. Josh Shapiro's office and threatened to "destroy the Commonwealth."
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
Disney's The Lion King show on Broadway uses puppets and masks to bring the characters to life!
One Great Weekend truly has something for everyone. From the Dollar Bank Junior Great Race on Saturday to the 5K, 10K and One GREAT Challenge on Sunday. It all takes place on September 26th and 27th.
Disney's The Lion King, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh Series, runs through September 27th.
Evans City Pumpkinfest takes place September 19th and 20th on E. Main Street in Evans City. There will be lots of family fun, food, and live music, including a performance from The Voice finalist Chris Jamison!
Heather and David read your answers to our Whatcha Think Wednesday question: "How much would you pay... to see your favorite performer in person?"
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Christian Yelich's two-run double in the seventh inning sent the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
U.S. Steel's logo will be featured on all Penguins' helmets in the 2026-27 season.
Jacob Misiorowski struck out seven in five shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers moved closer to their fourth straight National League Central title with a 5-1 win over Pittsburgh.
West Virginia assistant football coach Noel Devine has been arrested on a felony strangulation charge.
During his 25 years as head coach, Joe David led Mt. Lebanon to three WPIAL titles
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Local legend Donnie Iris will headline an early show at Pittsburgh's newest music venue, Citizens Live at The Wylie.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes. KDKA's Mamie Bah reports.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
What do you get when you take one of the busiest intersections in the South Hills, traffic coming from every direction, the T, construction and then you add in an unbothered traffic-stopping turkey named Tom? It sounds like the setup to a joke, but it's what's happening in Bethel Park. KDKA's Meghan Schiller reports.
Hazmat was called to the Peoples Gas building on Pittsburgh's North Shore after an employee opened a piece of mail containing what appeared to be cocaine on Wednesday, officials said.
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
