When Dr. Faith Ohuoba, a board-certified OB-GYN in Houston, Texas, noticed swelling in her legs after delivering her baby via ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP ... This may lead to the physical shaking of the infant in an attempt to calm the baby. Episodes of shaking are directly proportional to ...

The jarring report underscores the importance of tailored care within hospitals and doula inclusion for Black mothers.

New study reveals that Black children in the US have faced significantly higher mortality rates than their White peers, with no improvement since the 1950s.

Getting to the root of the Black maternal mortality crisis involves policy change and research. One woman is working to fill gaps in communication between patients and providers.

During Black Maternal Health Week, a growing chorus of voices is calling attention to a health crisis that continues to affect Black women at alarming rates.

Advocates and health care leaders joined lawmakers Monday morning at the Capitol to recognize Black Maternal Health Week, which started Friday.

Research finds that Black women have the highest risk of pregnancy-related heart problems in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, Black women can be up to five times more likely than ...

Northwell Health explores how mothers can take steps before, during, and after their pregnancy to remain healthy and happy.