Protecting yourself and your baby from syphilis
Did you know that syphilis is a preventable sexually transmitted infection (also called STI)? In 2019, the U.S. reported a growing number o ...
Genetic conditions, counseling and testing
As Birth Defects Awareness Month wraps up, we want to shift the focus over to genetics, including information about genetic counseling and testin ...
Health Disparities Contribute to Pregnancy and Infant Loss
Loss affects families every day, in many different ways.
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, a day dedicated to recognizing ...
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 ...
Opioid use disorder and pregnancy
Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce pain. They affect the body’s nervous system. Opioids release chemicals in the brain that make you fee ...
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 ...
It’s never too late to quit smoking
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day! This annual celebration raises awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. Tobacco leaves are used to make produc ...
Can gestational diabetes lead to type 2 diabetes? How to reduce your risk
If you had gestational diabetes during your last pregnancy, you might be at risk for developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Because March 23 i ...
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Our hearts are with those who have suffered the unimaginable pain of losing a baby. ...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss: A personal story
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day – a time to recognize the real struggles families face after a loss. Let's raise awareness, share s ...