For many women, pregnancy can come with unexpected challenges including preterm labor and other health complications.

Overall, women with MS have a 26% increased risk of mental illness during pregnancy and a 33% increased risk after giving birth, compared to women without the degenerative nerve disease.

Using a breast pump may help start labor contractions for some full-term pregnant women or for those ... stripping or manually breaking your water. They also can let you know if it’s safe ...

The state is launching a contamination probe in Kalamazoo County after moderate levels of toxic PFAS chemicals were found in ...

The mechanisms of action for sterile water injections are not fully clear ... This knowledge is useful to practitioners assisting women in labor, because many techniques for labor support depend ...

This summer, the Brookfield Zoo’s bottlenose dolphin habitat will reverberate with the talkative chatty whistles and playful ...

Jan. 17, 2025 — Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a ...

Imagine the surprise of going into labor after not even knowing that you were pregnant to begin with! On Live with Kelly and Mark today, Kelly Ripa read the news of a Scottish woman heading to the ...

Each vaginal infection comes with its own pregnancy risks. For example: Bacterial vaginosis may cause preterm labor, premature rupture of your membranes (water breaking), and postpartum ...