Having a 'bun in the oven' can be a time of excitement and joy about what's to come, but if your bun doesn't 'bake' long enough, that can be ... Read More
Preterm Birth
Hot Mama? Extreme Temperatures May Increase Risk For Preterm Birth
Expectant mothers worried about their chances of having a premature baby may want to be more mindful of the weather. RELATED: 5 ... 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 ... Read More
Exercise & Pregnancy: What’s Safe?
Are you expecting and a bit of a fitness fanatic? Not sure how much is too much with a bun in the oven? BlackDoctor.org recently caught up ... Read More
Preterm Birth: 3 Things Women Must Do
Up to one-quarter of preterm births might be prevented if women paid attention to three risk factors that are under their control, research ... Read More
Kaleb “Baby Buns”: The “13oz of Faith” Miracle Baby
It's hard to believe it has been over six years since Kaleb Arkell Graves, better known as "Baby Buns" got to go home and start life after a ... Read More
Are Stillbirths More Common in Women Infected With COVID?
Being pregnant is a joyous occasion that usually involves a lot of planning and preparation (name picking, preparing the baby's room, ... Read More
Breastfeeding May Strengthen a Baby’s Heart
If you have a preemie and are considering breastfeeding, a new study may be the final straw to sway your decision. Breast milk can give ... Read More
Top Signs of Preterm Labor and Coping With Preterm Birth
According to recent statistics, African American women are 50% more likely to have a preterm or premature baby than other ethnicities. ... Read More
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 to ... Read More
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 ... 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 ... Read More
