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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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