Preventing neonatal abstinence syndrome in your baby
Neonatal abstinence syndrome (also called NAS) is a group of conditions caused when a baby withdraws from certain drugs he’s exposed to in the wom ...
BREAKING NEWS: House of Representatives approve PREEMIE Reauthorization Act and Maternal mortality bill!
On Tuesday, December 11th the House of Representatives passed two bills that focus on important issues affecting the health of moms and babies in ...
Seatbelt safety during pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, wearing your seatbelt properly could be a lifesaver for both you and your baby. Everyone, including pregnant women, should w ...
How you can protect your baby against the flu
Influenza (also called flu) is a virus that can cause serious illness. It’s more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can cause serious ...
Protect yourself and your baby against the flu
Influenza (also called the flu) is a virus that can cause serious illness. It can be especially harmful to pregnant women. Pregnant wome ...
Developmental milestones and adjusted age for premature babies
During the first year of life, a baby grows and learns very quickly. Although babies develop at their own rate, most babies reach developmental milest ...
How to manage gestational diabetes
Gestational diabetes (also called gestational diabetes mellitus) is a kind of diabetes that can happen during pregnancy. Diabetes is a condition i ...
Collecting your family health history
Thanksgiving is a time when many families get together, celebrate and give thanks. It’s also a great time to talk about your family’s health history. ...
World Prematurity Day
November 17 is recognized around the globe as the 8th annual World Prematurity Day.
Premature birth is birth that happens too soon, before 37 w ...
It’s Prematurity Awareness Month – Come chat with us!
November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and World Prematurity Day is on November 17. Come and chat with us on Twitter. Raise your voice and join us ...