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Women's Services and Resources, others offer resources to BYU student parents

Chloe Chandler
By Chloe Chandler
October 07, 2024 12:14 PM
BYU’s Women’s Services and Resources office wants to get the word out this semester about resources available to student parents as they navigate parenthood and academic life.
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Featured

Women speak up during Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month

By Elizabeth Williams
March 30, 2024 12:00 AM
With March being Pregnancy After Loss Awareness Month, women across the country took to social media to share their stories.
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Featured

BYU alumni discuss miscarriages, hope to change taboo culture

By Kristine Kim
May 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Jeri Harashima and her husband Yuji were elated when Jeri could give birth to a healthy baby girl named Raine in February 2021.
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State

Utah law places financial responsibility on biological fathers during pregnancy

By Lindsey Reese
April 09, 2021 12:00 AM
A new Utah law will require biological fathers to pay half of any out-of-pocket pregnancy costs.
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Editorials

Opinion: BYU should continue Zoom classes beyond pandemic

By Whitney Bigelow
March 16, 2021 12:00 AM
“The World is Our Campus” — this has never been more true than the last few semesters when students have tuned into BYU classes from every corner of the world via Zoom. While many look forward to gathering again, some students dread the end of a much more accessible educational experience.
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COVID-19

Pregnant mothers cautious but lonely during COVID-19

By Lauren Lethbridge
May 18, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU senior Hannah Francis has spent the last few months of her pregnancy in quarantine.
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State

Planned Parenthood, ACLU file lawsuit against Utah

By Tessa Lara Westlund
April 10, 2019 12:00 AM
Karrie Galloway President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Utah address what she believes to be an unconstitutional bill. (Ty Mullen)
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Healthy Living

The benefit of hiring a doula

By Stephanie Macias
September 04, 2018 12:00 AM
Doulas are professionals who assist women throughout the entire childbearing process. Many families are choosing to utilize their services. (Julian Marks)
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Campus News

Pregnant BYU students face high insurance costs

By Morgan March
July 31, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU students expecting newborns are often met with high insurance costs. This graphic describes some options available to students. (Danny Burnham)
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Life

5 financial tips for new parents

By Mckenna Park
March 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Amanda Ritter, a 2017 BYU grad, and her husband, Nick, pose with their son, Calvin. Amanda Ritter said while she was pregnant she benefitted from talking to insurance representatives in person rather than on the phone about her maternity plan questions. (Amanda Ritter)
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State

Young Utah parents struggle with maternity costs

By Mckenna Park
March 15, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU graduate Amanda Ritter swaddles her newborn son, Calvin. Ritter said when she was first pregnant, medical costs were a 'nightmare,' but after she got onto a Medicaid plan, it was smooth sailing. (Amanda Ritter)
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Life

6 third trimester probs every pregnant woman can relate to

By Kelsey Johnson
March 01, 2018 12:00 AM
Pregnancy is a glorious time where each month brings a host of uncomfortable changes, new challenges, and just some plain weird symptoms. Often it's better to laugh than cry in these moments (especially since it's a long nine months...). Here are six problems during the third trimester that every mother/pregnant woman will be able to understand.
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Campus

Students with children share challenges, insights

By Laura Spilsbury
January 30, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU public health student Autumn McConeghey plays with her 4-month-old son, Emmett. McConeghey is one of several BYU students who have had children while in school. (Laura Spilsbury)
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Healthy Living

What to expect when expecting baby, degree

By Taylor Brown
February 16, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU student Vanessa Bronovski works hard to balance both school and her pregnancy. (Maddi Dayton)
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Local

Sarah Palin to be anti-abortion keynote speaker in Salt Lake

By Jenna Barratt
September 09, 2015 12:00 AM
Sarah Palin speaks in Washington on Sept. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
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Capital West News

SB59: Senate bill seeks to protect breastfeeding and pregnant women

By Kayla Goodson
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Sen. Todd Weiler is sponsoring a Women's Coalition-backed bill that would provide pregnant and breastfeeding women with reasonable accommodations.
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