Commonly cited statistics on the mortality risk of pregnancy when compared to abortion in the U.S. are a vast undercount, ...

Evolving pregnancy terminology is reflecting modern medicine as more women have children after the age of 35.

Obesity is contributing to a record proportion of deaths among pregnant women, the Royal College of Physicians has warned.

Stroke during pregnancy or shortly after delivery is rare, yet it can be life-threatening. Increased awareness and ...

Plus-size pregnancies can carry extra risks – but with good care and support, you can have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Here's how.

Columbia University study finds no link between fluoride in public water and changes in newborn health or pregnancy outcomes.

A new study from researchers at Intermountain Health reveals that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular ...

Diabetes before or during pregnancy — whether pre-gestational, type 1, or type 2 — was associated with a higher risk of ...

Female brains have historically evolved to adapt to pregnancy, undergoing structural and functional changes. But the cognitive health implications of these adaptations have long been overlooked - ...

When she noticed an unusual craving for hot dogs, Matte'a Brooks suspected her body was telling her something, so she decided ...

With premiums rising, some Americans may turn to cheaper options like religious health shares, which have strict limits for ...