This month we are going to break down that all-important first prenatal visit and specifically what you can expect. Don’t forget to check ... Read More
Healthy Pregnancy
We Are the Faces of Black Maternal Health – Miasha’s Story
Research shows that Black mothers are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications compared to their white ... Read More
We Are the Faces of Black Maternal Health – Aryana’s Story
In partnership with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), we invite you to ... Read More
6 Pregnancy Terms You Probably Won’t Hear Again
The words a midwife chooses to use are integral to the care she gives. Changes in the corresponding language mirror the development of ... Read More
Dr. Perkins on Black Maternal Health Crisis: “Trust Me When I Say I’m In Pain”
Although more than 80 percent of maternal deaths are preventable, women of color have the highest rates of pregnancy-related death, ... Read More
Hot Mama? Extreme Temperatures May Increase Risk For Preterm Birth
Expectant mothers worried about their chances of having a premature baby may want to be more mindful of the weather. RELATED: 5 ... Read More
Ciara is Expecting Baby Number 4!
Ciara has announced that she is expecting yet another child! The 37-year-old singer has revealed that she is expecting her fourth child. ... Read More
6 Ways To Prep Your Body & Home For Breastfeeding
Welcome to motherhood! By now you may have realized that there is much to consider and even more to learn as a new mother, specifically when ... Read More
3 Ways to Care for Your Heart During Pregnancy
Pregnancy triggers many changes to the body, but there's one that may surprise many women. A hidden change is that the heart has to pump, ... Read More
‘Freebirth’ Is On The Rise, But There Are Concerns
Non-hospital births have gradually increased. Birth reports a 77 percent rise in non-hospital births from 2004 to 2017. Pregnant women ... Read More
Rihanna Explains How Her Second Pregnancy Is Different
At the 2023 Met Gala, Rihanna was proud to show off her baby bump and answered questions from reporters about her second pregnancy. The ... Read More
Exercise & Pregnancy: What’s Safe?
Are you expecting and a bit of a fitness fanatic? Not sure how much is too much with a bun in the oven? BlackDoctor.org recently caught up ... Read More
