GOP congressmen question Jay-Z, Beyoncé trip to Cuba
theGRIO REPORT - Two Republican lawmakers are questioning who approved Jay-Z and Beyonce's recent trip to Cuba, reportedly to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary...
Kenya hospital imprisons new mothers with no money
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - The director of the Pumwani Maternity Hospital, located in a hardscrabble neighborhood of downtown Nairobi, freely acknowledges what he's accused of: detaining mothers who can't pay their bills...
Breastfeeding after breast cancer?
theGRIO REPORT - Breast cancer survivors are one such group for whom breastfeeding can be a challenge, even long after they’re in remission...
Somalia constitution allows abortion to save mom
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Somali leaders are debating a new constitution that protects the right to have an abortion to save the life of the mother...
Happy birthday Phylicia Rashād!
SLIDESHOW - Looking back on memorable films and television shows there are several characters that stand out as unforgettable mothers...
Will it hurt the baby? Pregnancy questions answered
theGRIO REPORT - 'Will it hurt the baby?' Every pregnant woman asks this question at least once during their 40-week journey...
Taking charge of your health: a guide for mothers
theGRIO REPORT - Moms routinely juggle long lists of to-dos from all facets of their lives except the most important: themselves. Mom should take one or two days at a set time each year and line up appointments to keep her healthy...
15 million of world's babies are born premature
WASHINGTON (AP) - About 15 million premature babies are born every year -- more than 1 in 10 of the world's births and a bigger problem than previously believed...
First lady hosts annual take a child to work day
WASHINGTON (AP) - Mrs. Obama answered more than a dozen questions from eager children Thursday at the White House's annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day...
Lower birth rates for US women tied to economy
ATLANTA (AP) - Health officials say birth rates for America's youngest mothers hit new lows last year...
