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Figures mask true pregnancy death rate (Busselton-Dunsborough Mail)

THE number of women who die as a consequence of pregnancy or childbirth may be nearly twice as high as shown in official figures, which capture only one-third of suicides in the year after giving birth, according to NSW analysis that reveals the true toll of post-natal depression.

Study sheds light on pregnancy-related suicide (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A new study suggests that the extent of pregnancy-related depression could be nearly twice as high as shown in official figures.

EDITORIAL: Teen pregnancy doesn’t disqualify Gov. Palin (The Herald Bulletin)

We believe: Candidates, media and voters should focus on the larger issue of how to prevent teenage pregnancy and the spread of sexually-transmitted diseases.

Stigma of teen pregnancy fading (Galveston County Daily News)

While teenage pregnancy rates across the United States are down, attitudes about teenage pregnancy are changing, teens and educators say.

Talking with mom about birth control (Provo Daily Herald)

I want to ask my mom to let me start taking birth control, but I'm scared she'll flip out and say no. My boyfriend and I aren't having sex yet, but when we do, I want to be ready. What do I do? -- Bailey, 15, Baltimore Taking the birth-control pill is a big step, Bailey. It's great that you want to be responsible and that you're planning ahead, but make sure to talk to your doctor about how the ...