Though pregnancy is a time of joy and anticipation, it also brings some unexpected challenges. The complications in pregnancy are a growing concern, not only because of their immediate risks, but also ...

Two of the most common pregnancy complications for women, high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, could jeopardize the future heart health of their children, a new study suggests. Researchers ...

Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC. The research, published today in JAMA Network Open, found that ...

Non-tobacco nicotine use before a positive pregnancy result increased the risk for pregnancy and delivery complications, ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps you went to bed too late, needed to wake up early or still felt tired when you woke up from what should have been a full night’s ...

While there's certainly no reason to panic over every little thing during pregnancy, some diseases are truly a cause for concern. Most can be avoided with proper hygiene habits like regular ...

Her breasts were sore, her belly bloated with discomfort. She started to wonder if she had missed her period. Shouldn’t she have gotten it weeks ago? Toups was 44 – old enough, she figured, that any ...

Pregnant bellies come in all shapes and sizes, and that's completely normal. The way you carry your belly may not reflect anything about your baby's health. Regular check-ups help ensure your ...

Sleeping position in late pregnancy matters - back sleeping reduces blood flow, while left-side sleeping improves oxygen, ...

A patient looks at pictures from her ultrasound at Upson Women's Services in Thomaston, Ga., in 2017. Losing a baby late in pregnancy is more common in the South than in other regions of the United ...