Can diabetes cause preterm labor?
November is National Diabetes Month, so it’s important to understand the condition and your risk of developing it.
Diabetes is a condition in ...
Don’t forget to get a flu shot this season
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is still spreading in most parts of the country, and it’s flu season. It’s important to get the flu vaccine for ...
Understanding the impact of health disparities on infant mortality
After months of anticipation, just the thought of losing your baby is heartbreaking. But, sadly, it can happen.
Each September, March of Dimes ...
Keep food poisoning off the menu this summer
It’s summer cookout season! You’ve probably looked forward to eating your favorite summer foods—like grilled meats, hot dogs and potato salad—all ...
Can having a fever while pregnant hurt my baby?
The
average body temperature is usually around 98.6 F (37 C). A fever happens when your
body reaches a higher temperature than the normal range. ...
National Influenza Vaccination Week 2019
National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed this year from December 1-7, is a time when health organizations come together to remind ev ...
Preventing premature birth: a focus on mom’s health
It's estimated that more than half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. This means that lots of women may get pregnant but their bod ...
2019 March of Dimes Report Cards
The 2019 March of Dimes Report Cards are in, and the grades aren’t good. For the fourth year in a row, more babies in this country were born too soon. ...
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 ...
Antiviral medications for flu during pregnancy
This year’s flu season has been particularly bad and shows no signs of letting up soon. Health complications from the flu, such as pneumonia, can be s ...