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Call for Black Women Writers: 'Writing Ourselves into Existence"

"bein alive & bein a woman & bein colored is a metaphysical dilemma/ i havent conquered yet.

Can Free Baby Boxes Help in Fighting Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)?

photo credit: dailyhover.com As part of a government initiative to overcome the increasing cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the nation, various U.S. states have started providing free baby boxes to the parents of newborn babies.

Ladies from Transitional Living Community in East New York Enjoy 'Day of Glam'

Photo: Rachel Elkind On International Women's Day, Headchop Salon in Williamsburg closed for the day and volunteered its beauty services to pamper six ladies from Brooklyn Community Services ' Transitional Living Community.

I'm Pregnant. What Would Happen If I Couldn't Afford Health Care?

image credit: Hanna Barczyk/ NPR On Christmas Day, I found out that I was pregnant. It was the best present I could have hoped for. My husband and I have wanted to start a family for years, and we could not wait to share the news with our loved ones.

'By My Side' Doula Organization Celebrates its 500th Birth!

The By My Side Birth Support program recently celebrated its 500th birth. This celebratory spot was held by Lisa Johnson, a bouncing bundle of joy, weighing in at a loving 6 pounds.

Massive Development Project Including Apartments Coming to Downtown Brooklyn

photo credit: Curbed NY Alloy Development announced a massive project to bring two schools, a cultural institution, office and retail space, and 900 mixed-income apartments to Downtown Brooklyn.

Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week Issues Advice To Parents and Carers

photo credit: bridgewatermercury.com Somerset parents and carers are being asked to take steps to keep their babies safe from harm every time they go to sleep.
Mom Reveals Agonizing Side Effect of Breastfeeding

Mom Reveals Agonizing Side Effect of Breastfeeding

Many moms live by the mantra 'breast is best' — but little talk about how it can come with agonising side effects.

Why Critics Say a Texas Bill Lets Anti-Abortion Doctors Lie To Pregnant Women

photo credit: Washington Post An ultrasound technician had just told Rachel Tittle that she was carrying a baby girl when things went terribly wrong. She was 20 weeks pregnant at the time and couldn't wait to become a mother.

Phenomenal Girls Symposium

We are excited to announce that our registration for the "Phenomenal Girls' Symposium" is open to girls ages 12-18 years old, living in any of the following zip codes: 11212, 11233, 11203 and 11226.