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...
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...