Healthy Pregnancy

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

5 Things Black Women Should Know About Preterm Birth

Having a 'bun in the oven' can be a time of excitement and joy about what's to come, but if your bun doesn't 'bake' long enough, that can be ... 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

6 Perks To Being Pregnant In The Summer

Depending on how your last winter went, you may find yourself pregnant over the summer. I know everyone seems to think this is the worst ... 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

Trying To Get Pregnant? Try These 7 Best Sex Positions

Is all sex equally fertile? Experts recommend these pregnancy postures. You may be thinking about the optimum penis-in-vagina sex ... Read More

Incomplete Pregnancies Deserve Aftercare, Too

Whether they've experienced a miscarriage or undergone elective termination, everyone should have access to a better post-pregnancy ... Read More

Unexpected Side Effects Of An Epidural

An epidural is a type of pain management that, although it is most typically used for the control of childbirth pains, has also been used to ... Read More