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Preterm Birth

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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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‘Kangaroo Care’ Proves Successful For Premature Babies

There’s nothing like a mother’s touch, and one new study on long-lasting health of premature babies is proof. Researchers learned that ... Read More

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Massages Are Good For Premature Babies (And Mom!)

Can I massage my premature baby? According to a 2013 study published in the journal Early Human Development, you absolutely can – but start ... Read More

NBA’s J.R. Smith & Wife Ask For Prayers For Daughter Born 5 Months Early (VIDEO)

Cleveland Cavaliers star J.R. Smith and his wife Jewel are asking for prayers after revealing over the weekend that their baby daughter, ... Read More

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson Honored For Philanthropy Work In Healthy Childbirth

  Jennifer Hudson is more than a powerful singer and actress. She’s a philanthropist, too, and the March of Dimes at their ... Read More

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