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
Preterm Birth
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
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
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
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