maternal-health

Nearly 1 in 10 women who give birth experience premature or preterm birth, defined as any birth before the 37th week of pregnancy. There are a variety of inherent health factors, environmental factors and lifestyle factors that heighten the risk of premature birth.

While many women do fall in love with their unborn babies as soon as they see the two pink lines appear on their pregnancy tests, for others, it doesn’t happen quite that way. That’s OK; it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you!

Practicing self-compassion at this time is important for your mental health. You’re going through a major life change, which takes time to adjust to.

These healthy pregnancy snacks incorporate many key nutrients and are also easy to prepare, transport and eat whether at home, work or on-the-go.

When facing problems with breastfeeding, women may experience feelings of depression or symptoms similar to post traumatic stress syndrome.

Cravings come and go, but healthy eating during pregnancy is easy to accomplish.

When it’s not the “baby blues,” certain symptoms following childbirth could be postpartum depression. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Preparation for a healthy pregnancy starts before conception. Here’s how to get your body ready.

Thousands of babies die in sleep-related circumstances annually. New sleep guidelines are meant to advise parents and caregivers on ways to keep infants safer.

Women can experience physical and emotional changes during pregnancy, but some warning signs should not be ignored.

Breastfeeding is not the only way to connect and reinforce that bond with your baby. Learn about other ways to bond with your baby.

Breastfeeding does burn a lot of calories, but expecting weight loss can set unrealistic expectations and get in the way of your relationship with your baby.

There are numerous benefits to breastfeeding an infant for both mom and baby. Here's what new moms should know about breastfeeding basics.

Pumping and storing breastmilk does take additional supplies and planning – but can help provide infants with many of the same benefits of direct breastfeeding.

It's important for parents and caregivers to take steps to keep their babies as safe as possible. Here are the do's and don'ts of baby sleep safety.

From bonding to healthier teens, there are lots of breastfeeding benefits beyond just keeping a baby fed.

World Prematurity Day is observed every year to raise awareness of premature birth and the concerns that premature babies and their families face globally.

If you have a nursing mom in your life, you can help her adjust to her new normal with a few helpful tools for her breastfeeding journey.

Every year around 700 women die from complications around pregnancy and that risk triples if you are an African American, American Indian or Alaska Native woman.

Folic acid can prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine.

Elizabeth Lewis runs “Detroit Mom”, a website designed to support parents. She said pressure on moms makes them question their infant feeding choices.

NAS occurs when newborn babies experience withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to drugs or alcohol in the womb.

This life-saving technique can teach young children what to do if they fall in water

Have you ever wondered why some babies wear helmets but were too afraid to ask their caregivers? Here’s the scoop from a mom who knows.