Category: Health and Beauty
Overdue: A Resource Helping Black Expecting Mothers Find Their Voice
The free guide includes informational blogs and videos designed to navigate the Black maternal health crisis.
Read MoreNurse Practitioner Opens Galveston County’s First Black-Owned Pediatric Practice
La Tosha Holmes cites disparities in pediatric healthcare for Black and brown children, so the certified nurse practitioner and mom of two opened her own clinic.
Read MoreAustin Schools Latest to Provide Free Menstruation Products
The fifth-largest school district in Texas will offer students free maxi pads and tampons in a national movement to expand period equity.
Read MoreLolo Jones on Freezing Eggs: I Really Want a Family
The 40-year-old Olympian revealed her struggle with time in a tearful video on Instagram.
Read MoreNew York Mother Shamelessly Showcases Beautiful Recipes From WIC-Approved Ingredients
Sunni started sharing her recipes online while she was pregnant, and they got a tremendous response.
Read MoreThis Black Doll Brand Lets You Shop by Curl Pattern and Skin Tone
Orijin Bees started when one mom wanted to find a doll that looked like her daughter, who struggled as the only Black girl in her class.
Read MoreStudy Finds Increase in Melatonin Overdoses in Children
Poison control centers received more than 52,000 calls about children ingesting too much melatonin, a sleep aid supplement.
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Teen Boys and Body Image
Young boys can also struggle with body image, and it may not be easy to spot.
Read MoreWhat One Black Birth Worker Wants You to Know About Advocating for Yourself
Nicha Cumberbatch, a doula, physician’s assistant and childbirth educator, has these essential tips for Black expecting mothers as they prepare to find a provider.
Read MoreMichigan Extends Postpartum Medicaid Coverage
The state’s postpartum extension of 12 months will cover an estimated 16,000 pregnant and postpartum individuals.
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