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Healthy Gums for a Healthy Baby?

Healthy Gums for a Healthy Baby?

by BreathOfLifeTampa | Oct 11, 2016 | Blog, Dental Hygiene, Labor, Low Birthweight, Preterm Labor

Yes!  Studies suggest that pregnant women who have a gum infection known as periodontitis have a higher risk of preterm labor and also of having a low birthweight baby.  That’s because bacteria in the infected gums can cause an increase in the hormones that trigger...
Early Term vs. Full Term

Early Term vs. Full Term

by BreathOfLifeTampa | Nov 3, 2015 | Blog, Labor, Low Birthweight, Preterm Labor

In 2014, nearly 14% of babies born in Florida were born prematurely, or born before the 37th week of pregnancy. Since premature babies can have immediate and long-term problems with their breathing, digestion, hearing and brain function, pregnant moms want to do all...
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