Finding ways to prevent premature labor or birth is a high priority for expectant mothers from all backgrounds, but it’s especially crucial for women of African heritage who have the highest risk of all. Discover some of the best and simplest ways to increase the chances you’ll carry your baby full term.

Female condoms provide several advantages for sexually active women, such as greater control over protection from HIV and pregnancy. While you might be concerned about the disadvantages, the pros far outweigh the cons.

African-Canadian women are at increasing risk of HIV. Female condoms give women even more control over their own HIV protection. Recently, the San Francisco department of public health launched a campaign to raise awareness for greater female condom usage. Learn how to use one.

U.S. study finds that Black women have a higher risk of developing aggressive triple-negative breast tumours than women from other races. Discover 8 ways you can reduce your risk of breast cancer and improve your overall health.