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
Preterm Birth
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
‘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
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 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