Why Is The Black Infant Mortality Rate So High?
Although recent technological advances have decreased infant mortality rates (IMR) globally, the U.S. rate is still alarming compared ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Kaleb “Baby Buns”: The 13oz Miracle
It’s been over three years since Kaleb Arkell Graves, better known as “Baby Buns” got to go home ...
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 ...
