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
Healthy Pregnancy
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
March Of Dimes Foundation President Champions ‘Culturally Appropriate’ Prenatal Education
In August 2017, the March of Dimes Foundation conducted an online survey titled Prenatal Health and Nutrition that stated that women of ... Read More
Hearts Of Pregnant Women With Preeclampsia May Thicken After Delivery
Women who develop a dangerous elevation in blood pressure during pregnancy may develop thickened heart tissue soon after delivery, a new ... Read More
Black Breastfeeding Week: Bridging The Gap
Founded in 2012 by three nationally recognized breastfeeding advocates, Black Breastfeeding Week is an annual, week-long multi-media ... Read More
Preterm Birth Risk May Increase With Insomnia & Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, a new study finds. The California research looked at 2,265 ... Read More
5 Facts About Surrogate Pregnancy
Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian join a growing list of celebrities who have opted to use a surrogate to expand their empires. While each ... Read More