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
Preterm Birth
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
Calcium Buildup May Trigger Premature Birth
A new possible cause for preterm births has been unearthed – calcium buildup. Researchers based in Ohio found that abnormal calcium ... Read More
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