Babies

Black-white disparities exist in fertility medicine, reflected in life-and-death outcomes for babies, according to a large study of U.S. births.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. births continued to fall last year, leading to the fewest number of newborns in 35 years. The decline is the latest sign of a prolonged national “baby bust” that’s been going on for more than a decade. And some experts believe the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the economy […]

People have been speculating about whether or not the isolation caused by COVID-19 will bring couples closer, so close to the point that there will be a baby boom, or so far apart because of all the time spent together that divorces will be imminent. One couple already pleased with all the private time they’re getting to spend […]

Here’s a great tip for parents who are quarantined with their babies; let them cry it out! According to researchers allowing babies to cry it out teaches them to self soothe. Infants who are allowed to cry occasionally instead of being immediately soothed, cry less by the time they’re 18 months old.  Researchers say it […]

Long gone are the days when maternity wear meant anything that covered your belly. Fashion has come a mighty long way, just like that baby bump of yours. With the popularity of online shopping, picking out pieces for any life experience is as easy as a click. The party doesn’t stop when you get pregnant, […]

These powerful images continue to prove that African-American men can and are amazing Dads.

A new study shows that Black babies are more likely to end up in low quality NICU’s than any other race. The quality of care these babies receive is directly related to the number of deaths and diagnosed complications like asthma. D.L says if you have fallen victim to a trauma, like if you’ve been […]

A Houston woman is making national headlines after giving birth to six babies in nine minutes on Friday, according to The Woman’s Hospital of Texas. Thelma Chiaka is now the proud mother of two sets of twin boys and one set of twin girls, born at weights ranging from 1 pound, 12 ounces to 2 […]

Babies are expensive! The expenses aren’t gradual, they’re expensive as soon as they arrive starting with the hospital, anesthesiologist, and OBGYN bill. Jini Thornton suggest that you get an itemized bill from the hospital because it’s not uncommon for them to be incorrect. When it comes to buying baby items make sure that you always […]

On Thursday, October 25, The Real welcomed rappers and songwriters Remy Ma and Papoose back to the show to talk about the theme of their upcoming baby shower, plans for having future children, and to perform their new single “Golden Child” which features the sound of their unborn baby’s heartbeat. When asked if they’ll try for another baby in the future, […]

According to research, the more gibberish your baby utters, the better readers they might grow up to be. Children who “babble” as babies scored higher on a letter identification test when they got older. Researchers believe that baby talk could have literary connections. So, if your baby is chatty, they may be a great reader! […]

NEW YORK (AP) — The number of U.S. babies born infected with syphilis has reached the highest level in 20 years. It is still rare for babies to get syphilis from their infected mothers, but figures released Tuesday show more than 900 cases were reported last year. That’s more than double the number in 2013. […]