Read our Placenta Health brief here The placenta is a temporary organ that exists in the uterus only during pregnancy. It develops in the...

You and your partner deserve information about family planning or reproductive planning options. Information and planning will help you...

Vaccines, screenings, and immunizations are vital parts of pregnancy care: Pregnant women's resistance to infections lowers during...

Our immunity against COVID-19 has grown due to vaccination , earlier infection, or both. COVID-19 still spreads easily, and some people...

Whether you're a father, caregiver, or support person to a newborn, we know it can sometimes feel like a lot! Check out our tips for...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,  human milk provides health benefits for all newborn infants but is of particular...

The umbilical cord is a soft tube-like organ that connects you and your baby through your placenta from the early stages of pregnancy....

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a type of diabetes that develops around 24-28 weeks of pregnancy . This occurs when the level of insulin...

The placenta is a temporary organ that only exists in your uterus during pregnancy. It develops in your uterus 7 to 10 days after...

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that involves high blood pressure and injuries in other organs, such as the lungs, kidneys, and...

Your body needs healthy red blood cells to produce energy. As your red blood cells move, they transport oxygen to your organs, and when...

Reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and other Sleep-Related Causes of Infant Death. Here are some very important steps...

Sometimes it feels like Black women carry the weight of the world on our shoulders Black women are often the problem-solvers, educators,...

WHY PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EXTREME HEAT? Pregnant people are more vulnerable to heat illness. Exposure to excessive heat can reduce the...

A quick guide to postpartum! Six-week postpartum checkup is important! If you haven’t already, schedule your six-week postpartum checkup...

Breastfeeding and COVID-19 Current evidence suggests that breast milk is unlikely to spread the virus to babies. COVID-19 vaccination is...

What does preterm birth and low birth weight mean? Babies born too early, before 37 weeks, are considered preterm. Babies born too small,...

COVID-19 comes in waves. Careful planning and preparation are essential to maintaining low infection rates. Tips to lower your risk of...