April is STD Awareness Month. There is much we can do together to help prevent STDs, and I encourage you to take a look at all of the ... Read More
Healthy Pregnancy
Normalize Breastfeeding: 8 Things To Consider Before You Start Judging
When a mother is carrying her child, we show her the utmost courtesy. But, mothers lose this privilege the moment they decide to breastfeed ... 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
Child Proof Better: 7 Common But Dangerous Products You’ve Probably Forgotten
Child proofing is a commonly performed process for parents with babies and young children. They lock the kitchen cabinets and hide cleaning ... Read More
Pregnancy Symptoms, Negative Test: What You Might Be Experiencing
You've probably had that one friend who exaggerates their pregnancy. They can feel the baby kicking at two weeks old (when it really takes ... Read More
Pregnancy & Asthma: Preterm Birth Risks
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
Healing Black Mothers: Whether Pregnant Or Postpartum Get Screened For Depression
If you’re pregnant or have recently given birth, you should be screened for depression, a new U.S. Preventative Task Force ... Read More
CDC Confirms Tragic Outcomes For 5 Of 9 Pregnant U.S. Women With Zika
Five of nine pregnancies among U.S. women who were infected with the Zika virus have resulted in tragic outcomes, federal health officials ... Read More
My Story: “I Went From Healthy To Sick In A Heartbeat”
My heart story is one that I didn’t see coming. And neither did my doctor. The story of so many women who suffer and even die from heart ... Read More
Zika Virus Expected To Spread: CDC Expands Travel Advisory For Pregnant Women
The mosquito-borne Zika virus, which has harmed thousands of babies born in Brazil, will likely spread to all but two countries in ... Read More
Blood Test May Help Rule Out Pregnancy Complication: Study
A new blood test might help doctors identify pregnant women who are unlikely to develop a dangerous complication called pre-eclampsia, ... Read More
Getting Pregnant After Birth Control
There’s so much excitement in preparing for a tiny bundle of joy! The moment you decide it's time to have a little one of your own, the ... Read More
