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A new report from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement shows that teen birth rates are still high across the state with many young mothers giving birth again less than 18 months after their first child.
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The number of pregnant women getting vaccinated has declined in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Wanda Barfield directs the Division of Reproductive Health for the CDC in Atlanta and said the troubling trend can lead to serious health problems for women and infants.
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On today's show, graduating from college is tough— Getting a job after graduation might be tougher. Also, food entrepreneurs launching small businesses for everything from microgreens to jams. Plus, music inspired by motherly love.
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A recent study from Heartland Forward explores the health challenges mothers in Arkansas and surrounding states face and the economic case for improving them.
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On today's show, healthcare and policy professionals address a crisis among mothers in Arkansas. Plus, The cost of maternal mortality Plus, moving to— and staying— in a new home. Also, preparing for the summer heat.
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The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement recently analyzed data that takes a comprehensive look at child delivering providers in Northwest Arkansas.
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On today's show, a trip through a citywide garage sale. Also, a new NPR podcast is part interview and part existential game show. Plus, our Militant Grammarian gets talkative about silent letters.
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On today's show, how the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos affected in vitro fertilization in Arkansas and across the U.S. Also, conversation with a law professor and a former legislator. Plus, the challenges that faced women in the TV newsroom.
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Arkansas ranks worst in the nation for maternal health outcomes, that's according to the Arkansas Department of Health. State health officials are trying to address that problem - and one solution could be expanding access to doulas.
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On today's show, as Arkansas faces a maternal health crisis, officials want to expand access to doulas. Also, the winter of ‘76 in Arkansas: politics and primaries. Plus, creating a vintage clothing shop that also aims to be a comfortable space for queer people.