“Black women need to think about putting themselves first in their postpartum journey,” says Jakora Thompson, a 39-year-old ...

A CDC report shows postpartum depression affects about 1 in 8 women of reproductive age. 29-44% of Black women experience ...

"All That We Ask of You Is To Always Be Happy," Durham poet Bridget Bell's debut collection, comes out on February 4.

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a type of depressive disorder that develops within a year after giving birth. Its global ...

BlackDoctor.org spoke with Dr. Shaenor Ishmael, a dedicated perinatal mental health therapist with over 10 years of ...

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes are at high risk for CVD, yet ...

Currently, mothers can lose their coverage after 60 days if they don’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid. Advocates argue that period is insufficient for postpartum recovery and puts new mothers at risk.

A new study shows nearly 80% of maternal deaths are preventable, with most occurring during postpartum rather than during ...

Governor Josh Shapiro is presenting his 2025-26 budget for the Keystone State, highlighting investments in education, ...

As part of the de-wokeification process, Trump’s administration has eviscerated more than 8,000 pages of materials just since ...

Mount Sinai doctors will present new research on use of artificial intelligence systems, and more, at 2025 SMFM Annual Pregnancy Meeting ...

As the world celebrates Black History Month, February has special meaning in Washington D.C. A local author shares how an ...