Although recent technological advances have decreased infant mortality rates (IMR) globally, the U.S. rate is still alarming compared to other developed countries. The situation is ... Read More
Preterm Birth
Moms Who Smoked as Teens More Likely to Deliver Smaller Babies
After falling 8 percent from 2007 to 2014, the preterm rate has increased for the second year in a row according to new data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. ... Read More
It’s A Miracle! World’s Smallest Baby Survives!
Weighing less than a small apple and a size smaller than a kid's juice box, Baby Saybe came into the world officially as the world's smallest baby. Tipping the scales at just ... Read More
Aggressive Prenatal Care to Help Battle Preterm Births
Over 200,000 women go into preterm birth each year, oftentimes leading to health issues for both mother and baby. Factors like age, weight, medical conditions, stress, and ... Read More
Kaleb “Baby Buns”: The 13oz Miracle
It's been four years since Kaleb Arkell Graves, better known as "Baby Buns" got to go home and start life after a year of being in the hospital. If you remember Kaleb is the ... Read More
Low Blood Sugar In Newborns Tied To Brain Problems Later
Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and new research suggests it could lead to brain difficulties in childhood. Babies who experience low blood sugar at or near ... Read More
How To Deal With 4 Common Pregnancy Complications
Being pregnant is a magical, glorious time for many women. You get to spend nearly a year bonding with yourself and your unborn child. Truthfully speaking though, not everyone has ... Read More
Taking Blood Tests Now, Might Predict Preterm Birth Later
Did you know? On average, black women are about 60% more likely to have a premature baby compared to white women? Those numbers undoubtedly way heavy on black women, so what can ... Read More
Some Tiny Preterm Babies Show Poorer Mental Health Later in Adulthood
There’s a trend amongst preterm births and black mothers, and stats show, there’s no slowing down. Black infants also have a greater chance of being born very preterm (less than 32 ... Read More
9 Things You Need To Know About Preterm Baby Care
Bringing home a new, premature, baby can be a very scary experience for new parents. After weeks and sometimes months in NICU, who would know all the factors that go into ... Read More
The “Checklist,” That May Save Pregnant Black Women
As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, the fact that the United States has the highest rate of pregnancy-related deaths compared to other developed countries deeply concerns me. ... Read More
Young Military Moms: Why Deployment May Up Your Risk For Preterm Births
Deployment can put stress on just about anyone enlisted, however for pregnant women, it comes with even bigger consequences. A new study suggests, American soldiers who have babies ... Read More
7 Reasons Why Preterm Births Are Still on the Rise
Whether we want to face reality or not, our babies are being born prematurely more and more by the day. Can you count how many people you know personally or virtually who has had a ... Read More
How Early Delivery Can Effect Your Preemie’s Eyes
Many risks and complications can be associated with early delivery. Often initial discussions between parents and the NICU doctor focus on issues that preemies face early on ... Read More