8 of the biggest health stories of this week: Catch up here on the essentials

As you prepare for the week ahead, check out some of the top recent stories in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — here are 8 of the most impactful stories.

Woman Who Didn't Know She Was Pregnant Gives Birth in Golden Corral

A healthy baby boy was born in an Arkansas Golden Corral restaurant to a mother who had no idea she was pregnant, leaving the family with more than what they bargained for at the all-you-can eat buffet.

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Couple Beaten by Teens in Chicago, Pregnant Wife Loses Baby After Attack

A husband and wife were allegedly attacked by two teenagers while on a date in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood on Friday, Fox32 Chicago reported.

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Kentucky mom shocks husband after giving birth en route to the hospital, says he looked ‘scared by a ghost’

A mom from Lexington, Kentucky, gave birth in her husband's car on the way to the hospital and chose to not tell him until they arrived. He was shocked.

Tennessee becomes first US state to offer free diapers for Medicaid families

Tennessee is set to pioneer a new initiative, becoming the first state to provide free diapers to families enrolled in its Medicaid program, officials say.

North Dakota ranked best state for childbirth, Mississippi ranked worst: report

Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia are among the worst states for childbirth, according to a recent report by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group.

US pediatricians group reverses decades-old policy, allowing breastfeeding for those with HIV

The American Academy of Pediatrics has announced a policy shift, saying that those with HIV who are effectively managing the virus with medication can breastfeed their babies.

Airplane passenger uproar as woman with baby on her lap should be 'ashamed' for bothering others

A airplane drama described in a Reddit post has gone viral as a mother with a young child revealed how another passenger was upset about seat switching, plus a baby on the plane.

Top baby names in the US announced: Why are Liam and Olivia standing the test of time?

The Social Security Administration released the top baby girl and baby boy names in the U.S., with Liam and Olivia topping the list yet again. A baby name consultant weighs in.

Dems say Katie Britt's new bill would create 'database of pregnant women'

Democrats say a Republican bill that seeks to provide easily accessible pregnancy and motherhood resources for women would instead create a database to track pregnancies.

Experimental cancer treatment gives New Jersey mom a chance for a second baby: ‘I decided to go for it’

A New Jersey mom had just given birth when she received a life-changing diagnosis — and she feared she wouldn’t be able to have more children. Here's how she got a second chance at motherhood.

Florida mom-to-be gets surprise of her life from her own mother: 'Wish fulfilled'

A mom-to-be in Florida described what happened as her new baby was about to be born and as she was missing her own mother. This "Godwink" story of faith and family will appear in a new book.