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PREGNANCY

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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2022
South Korea to triple baby payments in bid to tackle fertility crisis
A plan to provide a monthly stipend to every family with a newborn is Seoul's latest move to address the world's lowest fertility rate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022
South Korea shatters its own record for world’s lowest fertility rate
South Korea is the world's fastest-aging nation among economies with GDP per capita of at least $30,000.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 11, 2022
Japan’s new male minister for birthrate tried ‘pregnancy belly’
Following Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle, former Bank of Japan official Masanobu Ogura has taken over the post from ruling party veteran Seiko Noda, a mother of one.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 9, 2022
More Chinese women delay or give up on having babies after 'COVID zero' ordeal
Strict controls on people's lives may have caused profound damage on their desire to have children, demographers say.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 18, 2022
U.S. doctors embroiled in sudden legal uncertainty over abortions
The penalties in new legislation can be severe and not limited to losing one's medical license, but also possible felony charges, years in jail and thousands of dollars in fines.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 20, 2022
Abortion pills in Japan may require a partner’s signature
Japan's anticipated approval of medical abortion pills may come with a hurdle, requiring women to get approval from their partners before doctors will give them the drugs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2022
Elon Musk tweet on Japan doomed by low birthrate provokes anger — but not just at him
The flood of sarcasm and anger on Twitter was also directed at the Japanese government, which many said did little to address the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2022
Japan, in need of more babies, is helping pay for costly IVF
As part of a new policy, public health insurance will reimburse 70% of the costs of advanced fertility treatments.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 2, 2022
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are unlikely to transmit to babies
Pregnant women who are COVID-19 positive when they give birth rarely transmit the virus to their newborns because it is not an agent that circulates in the bloodstream very frequently.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 30, 2022
Pandemic provides an opportunity to improve access to contraception
With COVID-19 restrictions preventing many women from accessing health services when they need it most, authorities have shown a little more openness in embracing change.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 24, 2021
Merck’s COVID-19 pill comes with warning for pregnant women
U.S. regulators cleared the drug for emergency use Thursday but said it is not recommended for use in pregnant people.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 23, 2021
Omicron brings new risks to mostly unvaccinated pregnant women
About 75% of expectant mothers in the U.K. and about 65% in the U.S. remain unvaccinated, making them among the groups most at risk of getting infected.

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