Mental health conditions are among the most common complications of pregnancy and can present themselves in many ways. Here are a few tips to help combat maternal mental health challenges.
Getting recommended vaccinations during pregnancy can be an important – and empowering – way to help protect the health of both pregnant people and their babies. It is important for pregnant people and their support networks to revisit the benefits of vaccination during pregnancy.
Pregnancy is especially dangerous for women of color. Black women in the United States lose their lives in child- birth at three to four times the rate of white women.
Medical experts are reminding everyone that foot and ankle pain is not normal and should be addressed.
Learn about irregular periods and their causes, as well as what you can do to prevent this from happening.
One significant challenge that many couples may not anticipate is infertility.
If you’re interested in learning more about uterine fibroids or suspect you might have some type, this article will come in handy.
By integrating these practices into daily life, women can take charge of their health, reduce the risk of disease, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Black Maternal Health Week, which is observed April 11-17, is an important time to raise awareness about the disparities and challenges faced by Black mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
Practices in oral and overall health care continually advance to keep you well. Here are two changes affecting dental care you might notice at your next visit.
Texas mothers are now eligible for Medicaid, or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), will be able to get postpartum coverage up to a year after childbirth.
Spider veins, those tiny yet visible veins that often appear on the legs, can be a source of embarrassment for many women.
March of Dimes recently announced the appointment of Yasmene McDaniel as chair of the 2024 Houston March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™.
By: d-mars.com News Provider Getting your body back post-pregnancy is a journey that requires patience, dedication, and a focus on overall health and well-being. Here are some tips to help you get started on your postpartum fitness and wellness journey: Always listen to your body and be patient with yourself throughout your postpartum journey. It’s…
By: d-mars.com News Provider Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent A new study shows that after some progress, the number of deaths and years of possible life lost among America’s Black population stopped going down and then started going up again. The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) said their results show…
Venous insufficiency, also known as vein disease, occurs when the veins stretch and allow blood to flow backward. This common condition manifests as visible veins, varicose veins, and swelling, accompanied by symptoms such as itching, burning, heaviness, cramping, and pain in the legs. The five main risk factors for vein disease are genetics, weight, age,…
Fitness guru Reggie Collier breaks down his story on getting fit and details the setbacks he faced on his road to a better him. The main goal is to be better than you were the day before. After competing in my first competition in 2015, I found out a week later that I was going…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Hear Her campaign raises awareness of potentially life-threatening warning signs during and after pregnancy and encourages the people supporting pregnant and postpartum people to really listen when they express concerns. Valencia, one of the women featured in the campaign, talked about her experience with a pregnancy-related complication….
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Each year in the United States, about 700 women die during pregnancy or the year after. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, another 50,000 women each year have unexpected labor and delivery outcomes with serious short- or long-term health consequences. “Every pregnancy-related death…
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent While almost every country has experienced disruption to its health services since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, several countries in Africa have been severely impacted, leading to the suspension of maternal, neonatal, and child health care. Project HOPE, the nonprofit that has worked to save…