Premature Births
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Why Do Black Women Face Higher Childbirth Risks?
The U.S. has some of the worst rates of infant and maternal mortality among developed nations, which disproportionately affect Black moms and babies.
NICU Baby Bonds with His Nurses
When Charlie was born at 24 weeks he weighed less than 2 pounds. But thanks to a dedicated NICU team and family-centered care, he grew stronger every day.
The Danger of Not Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a period of weakened immune state to prevent your body from attacking your baby, who has DNA that is foreign to you from the father. Pregnant individuals are much more susceptible to viral infections because of that.
Spiking Blood Pressure Signals Pregnancy-Related Crisis Before and After Delivery
Weighing a mere 1 pound 11 ounces at birth, little Lenny is an enormous miracle to his parents, who are still struck by the dramatic cascade of events that brought them safely to this place.
When Premature Birth Can Result in Eye Problems
When retinopathy of prematurity doesn’t resolve on its own, various treatment options are available. Either way, ongoing follow-up with a specialized eye surgeon is very important for your baby.
What is a NICU And Why They Are Needed
Congenital heart defects. Premature births. Anemia. Pneumonia. Brain bleeding. These are just some of the conditions that can land a newborn in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).