Premature birth cuts short kidney development — resulting in smaller kidneys and higher blood pressure in adulthood, according to a study ... Read More
Preterm Birth
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
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
Powerful Film “Breathe” Puts A Spotlight On The Dangers Of Preeclampsia Every Black Woman Should Know
Netflix & Learn might not sound quite as cool as the more popular phrase "Netflix & Chill," but anytime a film can entertain and ... Read More