A new possible cause for preterm births has been unearthed – calcium buildup. Researchers based in Ohio found that abnormal calcium ... Read More
Preterm Birth
What You Can Do To Prevent Preterm Birth
Every mother-to-be wants to do everything in her control to prevent pre-term labor, which is labor before 37 weeks. Since the beginning of ... Read More
Preterm Births Linked To Air Pollution: How To Protect Yourself & Baby
Pre-term births is the most common reason for Black babies dying over 2.4 times the rate of White babies according to the CDC. Research has ... Read More
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. YOU MAY ... Read More
How Preterm Birth Can Lead To Higher Blood Pressure In Adulthood
Premature birth cuts short kidney development — resulting in smaller kidneys and higher blood pressure in adulthood, according to a study ... Read More
3 Things Women Can Do To Lower The Risk Of Premature Birth
Up to one-quarter of preterm births might be prevented if women paid attention to three risk factors that are under their control, new ... Read More
Breastfeeding Benefits & Challenges For Black Mothers
Breastfeeding has many benefits for the mother and child. Unfortunately, Black women still lag far behind Hispanic and White women in ... Read More
The Effects Of Stress On Pregnancy
Along with eating a healthy diet, getting sufficient rest and exercising, the secret to having a magical pregnancy is keeping the stress to ... Read More
Success Of ‘Cervical Stitch’ May Depend On The Thread, Study Finds
The type of thread used in a procedure to prevent preterm labor may influence odds for stillbirth and preterm birth, researchers ... Read More
5 Things Black Women Should Know About Preterm Birth
Having a 'bun in the oven' can be a time of excitement and joy of what's to come, but if your bun doesn't 'bake' long enough that can be ... Read More
STUDY: Prenatal Steroids Lower Risk Of Respiratory Illness In Late Preterm Infants
Prenatal steroid therapy reduces the chance of respiratory complications among infants born at 34-36 weeks, so-called “late” preterm ... Read More
Mothers With Asthma Potentially At Higher Risk For Preterm Births
Pregnant women with asthma may be at greater risk of preterm birth when exposed to high levels of certain traffic-related air pollutants, ... Read More