Tag: pregnancy
What to Expect as Babypalooza Returns to the BJCC on Aug....
By Je'Don Holloway Talley
For The Birmingham Times
Jemia Roberson-Storey is a repeat Babypalooza attendee, and there’s a reason. The Prattville, Alabama, resident, wife and mother...
Cecilia Pearson’s Vision for Families Fills Arenas in Birmingham and Beyond
By Je'Don Holloway Talley
For The Birmingham Times
Organizing mass events has become second nature for Cecilia Pearson, a former executive who has worked for a...
Drew: Beating the Summer Heat While Pregnant-Part II
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Pregnancy and extreme heat equal uncomfortable conditions for pregnant women. Last week’s article reviewed some cooling tips to help pregnant women...
Drew: Beating the Summer Heat While Pregnant
By Samuetta Hill Drew
Beating the scorching summer heat is something we all strive to achieve. In our region of the country where August is...
Pregnant women battling addiction find hope, success in UAB program
By Savannah Koplon
UAB News
Kate (name redacted for patient privacy) was five months’ along when she found out she was pregnant. During a doctor’s visit,...
After Tough First Labor, Jennifer Miller Now Guides Other Women During...
By Je’Don Holloway Talley
For the Birmingham Times
Given what she faced during the birth of her first child, Jennifer Miller said she wants to make...
Doctors address concerns over the Zika virus and pregnancy
By Kyoka Akers
Special to the Times
Pregnancy is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but for some Birmingham area residents who are expecting this spring...
Reduce the Risk of Birth Defects: Avoid Opioids When Possible
(NAPSI)—Every 4½ minutes in the U.S., a baby is born with a birth defect leading to hospital-related economic costs that exceed $2.6 billion annually—but...
