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
Preterm Birth
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
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
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
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
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
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