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

A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer decades later by preventing age-related changes in ...

Lifestyle changes in pregnancy do have significant benefits in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes, researchers have ...

A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may ...

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

Obesity is “contributing to avoidable harm” while also putting increased pressure on NHS maternity services, according to the new report. The college said there must be “bold, joined-up action” from ...

It has been described as 'an urgent and growing public health challenge' ...

Health officials in New Mexico have said a newborn baby died from a listeria infection likely linked to the child's mother ...

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The FDA extended the duration of use of Nexplanon for pregnancy prevention in women of reproductive potential for up to 5 years.

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A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association and endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians ...