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By 35 weeks, a baby’s brain is just two-thirds complete. Elective induction cuts short that vital growth—so doctors can keep their calendars clean. And hospitals keep getting away with it because no one’s forcing them to tell the truth. It’s time we did.
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Why are healthy pregnancies being cut short? Learn how elective inductions disrupt birth’s natural timeline—and why real consent must be the law.
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"These services will protect mothers from going into premature labor or in some cases choosing elective induction of labor." – Senator Becky Massey advances remote monitoring to improve access in Tennessee's maternity care deserts. Read more:.
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In Tennessee, where maternal mortality rates remain alarmingly high, State Senator Becky Massey is leading efforts to bridge gaps in care, especially for
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Grateful for @Campbell4TN's spotlight on Tennessee's maternal health crisis. Stats like these demand action. Proud to feature leaders like her pushing for real reforms. Let's amplify this!.
TN ranks dead last in the nation for maternal healthcare. 33% of counties are maternity care deserts. 43 have ZERO active ob/gyns. We also rank 45th for access to mental health services. I'm proudly pro-choice, pro-mother, and pro-maternal healthcare.
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'Our hospitals should not be prioritizing convenience and profit over the health of mothers and babies' – Oklahoma Senator Carri Hicks's wake-up call on birth practices. Read about her fight for evidence-based maternal reforms:.
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In Oklahoma, where maternal and infant health outcomes consistently rank among the nation’s worst, State Senator Carri Hicks sees an urgent need to address
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"Every mother deserves care rooted in dignity, not driven by hospital schedules or profit margins." – Sen. @Campbell4TN is advocating for family-first maternal care changes in Tennessee's ongoing crisis.
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In Tennessee, where maternal and infant health outcomes lag behind much of the nation, State Senator Heidi Campbell is fighting for policies that emphasize
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"Informed consent in labor isn’t just about medical protocol—it’s about empowering mothers with the knowledge they need to protect their health and their babies’ lives." Rep. @CalebHemmer fights elective inductions scheduled for hospital convenience in TN.
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In Tennessee, where maternal mortality rates top the nation, State Representative Caleb Hemmer is spearheading initiatives to turn the tide through education
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'God and nature know when a baby is ready to be born' – Arkansas Rep. Karilyn Brown's bold stance against unnecessary labor inductions. Read about her fight for natural birth processes:.
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In Arkansas, where maternal and infant mortality rates rank among the nation's highest, Rep. Karilyn Brown has emerged as a key advocate for better birth
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US sees nearly 500K elective inductions annually, disrupting brain development (just 2/3 complete at 35 weeks). Arkansas Rep. @pilkingtonforar leads reforms with Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act—$45M for prenatal care to build stable, thriving societies.
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In Arkansas, where maternal and infant health outcomes consistently rank among the nation’s worst, Representative Aaron Pilkington sees an opportunity—not
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RT @pilkingtonforar: Pilkington sees this not just as a medical problem—but a structural one. “Family formation is at the heart of a thrivi….
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In Arkansas, where maternal and infant health outcomes consistently rank among the nation’s worst, Representative Aaron Pilkington sees an opportunity—not
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She cried, “Where is my baby? Why can’t I hear her?” What followed was a $10.2 million verdict—and a lifetime of care for a child injured by induction. We’re exposing the system that treats birth like a schedule, not a life. Read now and follow for more.
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This article examines what went wrong and what legal options exist for families when birth interventions result in life-altering harm.
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“It’s becoming unusual for a woman to get through pregnancy without being told to induce labor.”. In our interview, @drRachelReed explains how the hospital system pressures women into risky births—without full consent.
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Early induction of labor is increasing worldwide. It isn’t that 21st-century women are less able to carry their babies to full term than 20th-century women
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Did you feel pressured into inducing labor thinking it was for your benefit but realizing it benefited the doctor or hospitals schedule? We're writing a piece at The Daily Muck and would love to hear your story. You’ll stay anonymous. Please DM.
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AI just powered a $665M lawsuit to expose California’s eco-fraud empire. John Sweeney used @xai's Grok to fight a 25-year conspiracy that stole $152M and killed the Delta Smelt. Read the full story
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🚨Arrested for fighting eco-fraud! John Sweeney faced jail in 2023 over $3-5M in fake Delta Smelt fines. Now, he’s striking back with a $665M Grok-powered lawsuit. 🔗
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The first ever Grok-powered federal lawsuit was just filed by @bucklerisland owner John Sweeney. This historic document outlines a 25-year conspiracy of eco-tyranny in CA that stole $152 million in property and nearly erased the Delta Smelt. Full story:
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Sounds a bit like these agencies using "regulatory authority to force a public acquisition" .
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Meeting minutes from early 2000s between SF Bay-Delta agencies and NGOs in efforts to coordinate a Wetland Restoration Program funded by the EPA to help develop and monitor wetland restoration projects in the region. The meeting minutes are ticking. "Bombshell" article incoming
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U.S. Virgin Islands Senior Officials Charged in Bribery, Money Laundering Case.
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Jenifer O’Neal, 53, former U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget (VI-OMB) director, and Ray Martinez, 56, former U.S. Virgin Islands Police
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Toyota Subsidiary Pleads Guilty and Will Pay $1.6 Billion for Clean Air Act Violations.
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On Jan. 15, Toyota subsidiary Hino reached a settlement with the federal government and the State of California to resolve allegations they violated the Clean
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Former Post Office Manager and Son Sentenced for Stealing $5.1 Million.
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Dewayne Morris Sr., 65, and Dewayne Morris Jr., 41, both from Inglewood, CA, were sentenced on Jan. 8 for their role in a scheme to steal $5.1 million worth
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