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How To Help Your Baby Sleep Longer
Being kept awake at nights is one of the most annoying situations for new parents. Sometimes babies, who previously slept soundly during the night, will start waking up during odd hours. Babies usually...
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Flu During Pregnancy Linked To Autism
Pregnant women who catch flu or have a fever that lasts over one week have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with autism. The authors gathered and analyzed data on a population-based cohort of...
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Postpartum Depression: What Every Black Mom Needs To Know
Just had a baby? Feeling sad or depressed? Don’t worry…you are not alone. One in 8 women is affected by postpartum depression (PPD) within the first months after childbirth. Why is it so important for...
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Top 5 Tips For Finding A Good Babysitter
Attention moms! Having trouble finding a great babysitter to watch your child? Finding a babysitter is important and can be easier than you think. Check out these tips on how to locate a babysitter...
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Is This Flu Season More Dangerous?
The flu has been spreading fiercely across the United States, with more than half of states reporting widespread activity. The season has started earlier, and cases are more severe than last year,...
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6 Health Behaviors That Will Help You Get Pregnant
The first few weeks of pregnancy are critical to fetal development, so early prenatal care is important for having a healthy baby. The sooner you know you’re pregnant, the sooner you can begin making...
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Folic Acid: The Healthy Baby Vitamin
Folic acid is a pregnancy superhero! Taking a daily multivitamin containing the B vitamin folic acid is one of the best ways to prevent birth defects and an important step toward having a healthy...
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Guide To Getting Pregnant After 35
Getting pregnant after 35 may be more difficult than at age 25, but it’s not necessarily impossible. What are your chances for getting pregnant after age 35? Why is it more difficult than in your 20s...
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My Baby Rocks The Cutest Smile: Meet The Winner!
BlackDoctor.org recently sat down with Jeanette Wills, the mother of the winner of the My Baby Rocks The Cutest Smile contest, Mikah, to find out the story behind his award-winning smile. BlackDoctor:...
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Bell’s Palsy: What Is It?
What is Bell’s palsy? Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your...
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The Best Breastfeeding Foods
What are the best foods to eat when you’re breastfeeding? It should come as no surprise that one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby is to eat nutrient-rich foods at regular...
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Infertility Myths…Debunked
What really causes infertility? Infertility affects 7.3 million people in the U.S. The disease also affects 1 in 8 couples in the U.S., and having difficulty conceiving can be an emotional and...
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Flu During Pregnancy Linked To Autism
Pregnant women who catch flu or have a fever that lasts over one week have a higher risk of giving birth to a baby with autism. The authors gathered and analyzed data on a population-based cohort of...
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Beyonce & Baby II: First Trimester Symptoms
Beyoncé is expecting her second child with her husband, rapper Jay-Z, sources confirmed exclusively to E! News. READ: Beyonce Second Pregnancy Confirmed The rumors have been swirling for weeks that the...
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Are You Pregnant? Then Quit Smoking!
You should quit smoking anyway, of course, but pregnancy makes the issue even more important, due to serious smoking risks than not only hurt you, but your baby. Recent research has shown that maternal...
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Is Your Pediatrician An Infant Nutrition Specialist? 8 Must-Ask Questions
Everyone knows breast milk is the optimal nutrition for infants. There’s a reason why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of infancy...
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6 Ways To Help Your Child With Eczema
Children and babies are known for having skin that is soft and smooth to the touch, so when rashes and acne begin to appear it can be alarming for parents and childcare professionals. One of the most...
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Black Children and Asthma: 10 Home Care Tips to Reduce Asthma Attacks
Few experiences are more stressful for families than emergency room visits and hospitalizations for children. According to the Office of Minority Health: African Americans had asthma-related...
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WARNING: Eye Drops Deadly In Children
Something so simple used to get rid of red, tired eyes is pretty innocent right? Wrong. Did you know that if your toddler gets their hands on and ingests eye drops like Visine, they could have deadly...
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Top Hidden Home Safety Traps For Children
Keeping your child safe at home is no easy task. They are so curious and discover the world through their senses, especially through their sense of touch. Most people are aware of common safety...
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