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Healthy Pregnancy
Low Blood Sugar In Newborns Tied To Brain Problems Later
Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and new research suggests it could lead to brain difficulties in childhood. Babies who ... Read More
How To Deal With 4 Common Pregnancy Complications
Being pregnant is a magical, glorious time for many women. You get to spend nearly a year bonding with yourself and your unborn child. ... Read More
Concerns Raised As Anthem Insurance Cuts Breast Pump Reimbursement 44%
Anthem health insurance, which operates as Blue Cross Blue Shield in many states and covers over 40 million people, cut the reimbursement ... Read More
5 Health Tests Every Black Mother Should Have
As a mother, you will spend the rest of your life worrying about the health and needs of others. Make sure that you're getting ... Read More
Postpartum Depression: A Black Mother’s Story
Black women can do everything. We’ve been programmed since nursing white babies, tending the house and picking the fields to handle all ... Read More
The “Checklist,” That May Save Pregnant Black Women
As a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, the fact that the United States has the highest rate of pregnancy-related deaths compared to other ... Read More
Invisible Women: Maternal and Infant Mortality
Problem There is a silent epidemic that is taking the lives of women and children across our nation. According to the CIA, the United ... Read More
Breastfeeding For New Moms With MS Has Its Benefits
Breast-feeding exclusively for at least two months may help new mothers with multiple sclerosis (MS) lower their risk of relapse, new ... Read More
Breast-Feed Now, Avoid Diabetes Later
Breastfeeding has been known to come along with an over-supply of benefits for the mother. From weight-loss, speedy after-birth healing, ... Read More
Serena Williams Saves Her Own Life After Blood Clotting During Birth
Superstar athlete Serena Williams, like most Black women, seems like a superwoman: she won a tournament while pregnant, she bounced back ... Read More
Snacking When You Have Gestational Diabetes
High blood glucose levels during pregnancy can impact the health of the mother and baby. Keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can ... Read More