According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African American women are three to four times more likely to die of pregnancy ... Read More
Healthy Pregnancy
When Pregnancy Becomes A Headache
Dr. J and I wrote our book Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Pregnancy But Were Too Afraid or Embarrassed To Ask because, well, there ... Read More
Thinking About Using A Surrogate? Here’s 7 Things You Need To Know First
Gabrielle Union broke the internet the night she revealed her baby to the world via a surrogate. Images flooded the internet ... Read More
Infertility, Surrogacy and Promoting Bonding/Attachment with the Intended Mother
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The Dark Side of Pregnancy For Black Women
Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life. Being able to create life and give birth to a healthy child is truly a blessing, as some ... Read More
New and Expecting Parents: Here’s How You Can Reduce Your Baby’s Risk for SIDS
New and expecting parents, has your health provider talked to you about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome? Also known as SIDS, Sudden Infant ... Read More
Doctors Confirm, Unforgiveness Affects Your Health
After discovering that I was pregnant late last year, the father of my child and I split up and it was dramatic, to say the least. I was so ... Read More
Beyoncé + Serena Williams on Childbirth In The Black Community
We have entered a time where people are much more open about their life experiences. I believe our predecessors were fearful of the judgment ... Read More
I’m Living My Breast Life (Video)
We're closing out National Breastfeeding Month with our favorite doctor, Dr. Every Woman! Ladies, don't be afraid to live your "Breast ... Read More
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
