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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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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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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

African American woman pregnant talking to doctor

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

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