Advances in imaging and modeling technology are opening promising new frontiers in prenatal care. Could 3D body scanning provide earlier, ... Read More
Healthy Pregnancy
5 Easy Recipes That Fight Morning Sickness
It’s typical to have morning sickness when you’re pregnant. That’s why it helps to have a few easy go-to recipes in your arsenal to help ... Read More
Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week 2025—Here’s How to Get Involved
Every year, the last week of August is dedicated to Black Breastfeeding Week (BBW) — a national campaign created to raise awareness, ... Read More
Black Women Receive Lower Doses of Postpartum Pain Medication, According to New Study
Inequities in pain medication treatment received postpartum, after giving birth, were found in a Cedars-Sinai study of 18,000 women. The ... Read More
6 Perks To Being Pregnant In The Summer
Depending on how your last winter went, you may find yourself pregnant over the summer. I know everyone seems to think this is the worst ... Read More
5 Very Real Benefits of Prenatal Yoga
Women can spend up to four hours giving birth to their babies. This is after up to 48 hours of early labor. That is a lot of time, and I ... Read More
What Black OB-GYNs Want You To Know Before Starting Your Pregnancy Journey
Statistics Can Be Scary As preconception is the beginning of maternity care, three Black obstetricians and gynecologists sat down with ... Read More
Understanding Vaginal Discharge: Early Pregnancy vs. Pre-Period Changes
Vaginal discharge is a normal and healthy function of the body, but it can sometimes leave women wondering what their bodies are trying to ... Read More
Black Women: We Have the Highest Infertility Rate. Here’s What We Can Do
Giving birth and raising a child is a truly transformative experience. Sadly, it doesn’t always happen according to plan. For many women ... Read More
5 Reasons to Consider Having a Doula Before, During AND After Pregnancy
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned vet when it comes to pregnancy, every new opportunity comes with emotions. From fear to ... Read More
Black Women Are 25% More Likely To Have C-Sections, But Why?
Since the beginning of time, Black women in the United States have been subjected to racial inequities in healthcare. The current issue of ... Read More
A Blood Test That Could Change Everything for Black Moms-to-Be
For Black women, the journey to motherhood comes with unique challenges. One in 10 babies in the US are born preterm. Black mothers are 50 ... Read More