Every motherhood journey is unique and new mother Melanie Fiona wants women to know that whatever their experience, there's no shame in ... Read More
Healthy Pregnancy
CONGRATULATIONS! Audra McDonald Expecting Child At 45
On the heels of Janet Jackson's big pregnancy announcement and only two days after Mother's Day, Broadway actress Audra McDonald announced ... Read More
Gospel Singer Todd Dulaney & His Wife Talk About Their Healthy Young Family After Two Premature Births
“If you have this baby before you make it to the other hospital, this baby won’t make it.” Those words are earth shattering to any ... Read More
Why Do Black Babies Have Twice The Infant Mortality Rate?
Black babies are succumbing to infant mortality at double the rate of White babies across the nation. The Centers for Disease ... Read More
Congenital Syphilis: A Preventable STD On The Rise In Newborns
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
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