Stop-Smoking Therapies Have Benefits, Risks for Pregnant Women
They boost the quit rate but raise odds of premature birth, experts note
Many U.S. Women Unaware of Birth Defect Risks
Doctors aren't cautioning patients on medication-associated dangers, study finds
Mother's Blood Could Offer Insights Into Fetal Health
Non-invasive test for fetal RNA offers possible advance over invasive tests
Women's Folic Acid Levels Improving
That should mean fewer serious birth defects, U.S. experts say
Group B Strep: A Threat to Newborns That Doesn't Have to Be
Antibiotics during delivery protect against potentially deadly infection
Treating Diabetes During Pregnancy Could Lead to Thinner Kids
Increased chances of being overweight, obese by age 7 were virtually erased, study finds
Medical Abortion Won't Affect Future Pregnancies
Risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy didn't increase when compared to surgical abortion, study finds
Many New Moms Feel 'Unready' at Hospital Discharge
Better prenatal and in-hospital education would help, researchers say
Progesterone Prevents Preterm Birth for Some Women
Studies found hormone helped those with short cervix, but not those carrying twins, triplets
Folate Shields Fetus Against Chemical in Plastics
The genistein in soy might also minimize BPA's influence on baby, study finds
Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure
And that rise might continue until later in life, experts say
Early HIV Therapy Boosts Children's Survival
Treating babies soon after birth is clearly effective, African study finds
Drinking While Pregnant May Alter Child's Brain
Neurological changes could boost risks for ADHD, other problems, researchers say
Steps Prior to Pregnancy Can Protect Baby
Eat right and cut out smoking, drinking to boost fetal health, experts say
Fertility Technique Common, Despite Doubts
ICSI rates surging in U.S., but studies question its effectiveness, safety
Soaring C-Section Rate Troubles Doctors
They say convenience is not a valid reason for the elective surgery
Most U.S. Newborns Now Screened for Genetic Disease
State-by-state 'report card' shows rates nearly doubled in two years
Get in Shape for Your Pregnancy
'Preconception care' can boost the odds of having a healthy baby
Screening IVF Embryos Ineffective for Older Moms
European study finds procedure results in lower live birth rates
Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth
A safer, newer med performs as well as an old standby, researchers say
Health Tip: Early Signs of Pregnancy
But they differ from woman to woman
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Preeclampsia
A sudden rise in blood pressure during pregnancy
Health Tip: Risk Factors for Placenta Previa
A condition during pregnancy
Health Tip: Endometriosis and Pregnancy
Some women can still conceive
Health Tip: Sleeping During Pregnancy
Suggestions to get more rest
Health Tip: Prenatal Checkups
It's crucial when you're pregnant to get regular medical care
Health Tip: Premature Birth
Preventive prenatal care is crucial
Health Tip: Feel Better During Pregnancy
How to deal with morning sickness, fatigue
Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
Symptoms may worsen in many women
Health Tip: Amniocentesis Can Identify Birth Defects
What the test can tell you
Health Tip: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
They could harm your developing baby
Health Tip: Ultrasound Helps Evaluate Fetal Health
Including congenital defects
Health Tip: Take Prenatal Vitamins
Help protect baby from birth defects
Health Tip: Exercising During Pregnancy
First, make sure you check with your doctor
Health Tip: If You Have Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Here's how to deal with them
Health Tip: Preventing Birth Defects
Improve your chances for a healthy birth
