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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.

Reilly Krahe, RN, BSN holds Charlie Wells

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.

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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.

Ricky and Natassia Safranek with baby Lenny

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.

swaddled newborn wearing cap

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.

Woman holding her newborn 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).

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