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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 ... 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

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 ... 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 ... 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 ... Read More

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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 ... Read More

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Preterm Birth Risk May Increase With Insomnia & Sleep Apnea

Sleep disorders during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, a new study finds. The California research looked at 2,265 ... Read More

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Delayed Cord Clamping: Can It Give Your Preemie A Jumpstart At Life?

When making the decision to get pregnant, all parents wish for a safe delivery with a happy, healthy baby at term. Unfortunately, this will ... 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

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Listen To Your Doctor Or Your Spirit? New Memoir Chronicles A Mother’s Near Fatal First Pregnancy [EXCERPT] #BDOBookshelf

When Angela Burgin Logan and husband Samson Logan welcomed their first child into the world, it was a miracle in more ways than one. After ... Read More

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Do Babies Born Preterm Live Long Lives As Adults?

Those who were born prematurely should be more cautious about their health. Experts say there’s a higher chance of mortality in young ... Read More

BEAUTIFUL! ‘Baby Buns’ Inspires Non-Profit To Help Preemie Babies

Remember the miracle baby, Kaleb "Baby Buns?" He was the cute, little baby of Dana and Arkell Graves that was delivered nearly 4 months ... Read More

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