Can Living in the U.S. Increase Your Risk of Preterm Birth?
If you’re a woman giving birth in the United States, you’re more likely to have a preterm delivery than women
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A lot of time and effort goes into preparing for the birth of a baby — but the plan for
Read moreTylenol Could Be Risky for Pregnant Women – a New Review of 25 Years of Research Finds Acetaminophen May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders in Children
By Ann Z. Bauer, University of Massachusetts Lowell The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The
Read moreBorn Too Soon
As if finding out she was expecting in the midst of a global pandemic weren’t news enough, Merrick Smith said
Read moreTrying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek out Black Obstetricians
In South Florida, when people want to find a Black physician, they often contact Adrienne Hibbert through her website, Black
Read morePregnant Women’s Brains Show Troubling Signs of Stress – but Feeling Strong Social Support Can Break Those Patterns
By Rebecca Brooker, Texas A&M University and Tristin Nyman, Texas A&M University Even before the pandemic, there was plenty for
Read morePregnancy During a Pandemic: the Stress of COVID-19 on Pregnant Women and New Mothers Is Showing
By Jennifer C. Ablow, University of Oregon and Elinor Sullivan, Oregon Health & Science University Pregnancy is stressful, to say
Read moreBlack Women Turn to Midwives to Avoid COVID and ‘Feel Cared For’
By Rachel Scheier, Kaiser Health News From the moment she learned she was pregnant late last year, TaNefer Camara knew
Read moreHow to Keep Your Kids Healthy This Fall
My youngest son’s birthday falls about a week before the start of school, allowing his annual well-child appointment to double
Read moreVaccines During and After Pregnancy
Protect mom and baby with vaccines Did you know a baby gets disease immunity (protection) from mom during pregnancy? This
Read moreVaccines Before Pregnancy
Find your vaccination record It’s important to keep an accurate record of your vaccinations. Sharing this information with your pre-conception
Read moreVaccines for Family and Caregivers
Who can help prevent the spread of disease to babies by getting vaccinated? Parents Siblings Grandparents Babysitters and nannies And
Read moreGet the Whooping Cough Vaccine During Each Pregnancy
Whooping cough is a serious disease that can be deadly for babies. Unfortunately, babies do not start building their own
Read moreVaccines & Pregnancy: Top 7 Things You Need to Know
1. You aren’t just protecting yourself—vaccines during pregnancy give your baby some early protection too! Did you know a baby
Read moreThe Importance of the Tdap Vaccine During Every Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an exciting—and sometimes stressful—time. Questions may fill your mind about how to protect your baby once he or
Read moreClosing the Racial Gap in Breastfeeding
Like nearly every new mother, Sanpri Purdy-Porter was exhausted after giving birth. Breastfeeding while recovering from a Cesarean section was
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