At 8 weeks pregnant, it may be too early to detect a baby's heartbeat using a handheld Doppler. An ultrasound is the most accurate way to confirm a heartbeat in early pregnancy. If no heartbeat is ...

Discovering you are pregnant is a significant moment. While it is exciting, it is normal to feel a mix of emotions, including ...

Fetal heart monitoring is a common practice used by healthcare providers to examine a baby’s heart rate during the latter ...

As states become increasingly bold in restricting access to abortion, many have drawn the line at around six weeks of pregnancy — the point at which, the laws say, a so-called fetal heartbeat can be ...

A leaky heart valve occurs when a heart valve doesn’t close properly, allowing blood to flow backward. During pregnancy, this condition can affect circulation and increase strain on your heart. A ...

A new study reveals that tracking heart rate variability through simple home devices can help identify gestational diabetes weeks before standard tests, enabling earlier interventions for healthier ...

We all know that a heartbeat is a basic, fundamental sign of life. This is the basis of South Carolina’s heartbeat law that protects babies in the womb once a heartbeat is detected. The S.C. Supreme ...