Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.
Teen birth rates in the United States are dropping sharply, especially among Hispanic teens, according to a new government report.
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.
Pregnant women with specific alterations in two genes may be at increased risk of suffering depression after giving birth, a small new study suggests.
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.
Giving small amounts of infant formula to newborns who experience significant weight loss can increase the length of time that they are breast-fed, according to a new study.
Among women who undergo in vitro fertilization to become pregnant, there is no difference in delivery rates among those implanted with one prescreened embryo compared to those implanted with two.
Among women who undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, there is no difference in delivery rates among those implanted with one prescreened embryo compared to those implanted with two unscreened embryos.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a policy statement on home births that includes a recommendation that there be a caregiver who's present solely to take care of the newborn.
Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy.
Lullabies have been used to soothe babies since time immemorial. Now, scientists say that premature infants in particular can benefit from combining this tactic with other forms of music therapy.
Several factors that increase the risk of blood clots in women during or after pregnancy are outlined in a large new study.
Several factors that increase the risk of blood clots in women during or after pregnancy are outlined in a large new study.
Nearly 20 percent of American teens who give birth have already had one or more babies, a federal study released Tuesday says.
Nearly 20 percent of American teens who give birth have already had one or more babies, a federal study released Tuesday says.
Women exposed to traffic-related air pollution in early pregnancy are at increased risk of having babies with certain types of serious birth defects, a new study finds.
Women exposed to traffic-related air pollution in early pregnancy are at increased risk of having babies with certain types of serious birth defects, a new study finds.
Stressful life events increase women's risk of stillbirth, a new study finds.
Stressful life events increase women's risk of stillbirth, a new study finds.
Although rare in the United States, three babies with birth defects caused by rubella (or "German measles") were reported in 2012 and doctors need to be on the lookout for such cases.
Although rare in the United States, three babies with birth defects caused by rubella (or "German measles") were reported in 2012 and doctors need to be on the lookout for such cases, a new government report indicates.
Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in their newborns, a new study finds.
Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in their newborns, a new study finds.
Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests.
Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests.
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not have an impact on an infant's growth during the first year of life, a new study says.
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not have an impact on an infant's growth during the first year of life, a new study says.
If a woman uses methamphetamine during pregnancy, that illegal drug use along with an unstable home environment may lead to an abnormal response to stress in her children.
If a woman uses methamphetamine during pregnancy, that illegal drug use along with an unstable home environment may lead to an abnormal response to stress in her children, according to the results of a study of 2-year-olds.
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.
Women's vitamin D levels during pregnancy do not affect their children's bone health later in life, a new study shows.
Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study.
Fertility rates are about the same for women who undergo different types of treatments for ectopic pregnancy, according to a new study.
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.
Anxiety is far more common in the days after childbirth than depression, with nearly one in five new mothers reporting acute mental stress surrounding delivery and the transition to a larger family.
New mothers have a much higher rate of obsessive-compulsive symptoms than other people and these symptoms center on their baby's well-being.
New mothers have a much higher rate of obsessive-compulsive symptoms than other people and these symptoms center on their baby's well-being.
Five tests and procedures that obstetricians/gynecologists and their patients should question the need for are outlined in a list released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Five tests and procedures that obstetricians/gynecologists and their patients should question the need for are outlined in a list released by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Modifying an infant's diet to include the protein gluten while the mother is still breast-feeding could lower the risk of celiac disease, a common intestinal disorder, according to a new Swedish study.
Modifying an infant's diet to include the protein gluten while the mother is still breast-feeding could lower the risk of celiac disease, a common intestinal disorder, according to a new Swedish study.
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.
Teen birth rates have dropped yet again, reaching a historic low, and the number of babies being born early or with a low birth weight has also declined, a new U.S. government report shows.
Bathing a baby and caring for the newborn's skin can intimidate new parents, an expert says.
Bathing a baby and caring for the newborn's skin can intimidate new parents, an expert says.
Pregnant women exposed to particulate air pollution -- commonly known as smog -- have a significantly greater risk of having a baby with a low birth weight.
Pregnant women exposed to particulate air pollution -- commonly known as smog -- have a significantly greater risk of having a baby with a low birth weight.
There's been little change in global rates of infertility over the past 20 years, according to a new study.
There's been little change in global rates of infertility over the past 20 years, according to a new study.
Children whose mothers went into pregnancy overweight may have slightly lower scores on certain tests of verbal and numbers skills, a new study says.
Children whose mothers went into pregnancy overweight may have slightly lower scores on certain tests of verbal and numbers skills, a new study says.
Children born after in vitro fertilization are more likely to have asthma, according to a new British study.
Children born after in vitro fertilization are more likely to have asthma, according to a new British study.
About 58,000 premature births could be prevented each year if the world's 39 richest nations implemented five recommended measures to prevent preterm birth, a new study suggests.
About 58,000 premature births could be prevented each year if the world's 39 richest nations implemented five recommended measures to prevent preterm birth, a new study suggests.
For the fifth year in a row, the preterm birth rate in the United States has dropped. The 2011 rate was the lowest in 10 years, the March of Dimes reported today.
For the fifth year in a row, the preterm birth rate in the United States has dropped. The 2011 rate was the lowest in 10 years, the March of Dimes reported today.
Children of mothers who contract the flu or have a prolonged fever while pregnant may have a very slight increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests.
Children of mothers who contract the flu or have a prolonged fever while pregnant may have a very slight increased risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests.
A mother's age at menopause may predict her daughter's fertility in terms of eggs remaining in her ovaries, a new study suggests.
A mother's age at menopause may predict her daughter's fertility in terms of eggs remaining in her ovaries, a new study suggests.
Few teen girls are tested for pregnancy at U.S. hospital emergency departments, even if they complain of lower abdominal pain or before they undergo radiation-based tests, a large new study finds.
Few teen girls are tested for pregnancy at U.S. hospital emergency departments, even if they complain of lower abdominal pain or before they undergo radiation-based tests, a large new study finds.
A sophisticated genetic test sometimes used during pregnancy can't always predict if chromosomal abnormalities will cause problems in children.
A sophisticated genetic test sometimes used during pregnancy can't always predict if chromosomal abnormalities will cause problems in children.
Growing numbers of pregnant women are on medicines to treat high blood pressure, new research indicates.
Growing numbers of pregnant women are on medicines to treat high blood pressure, new research indicates.
Children of mothers who suffer from persistent postpartum depression are more likely to be very short at ages 4 and 5, new research finds.
Children of mothers who suffer from persistent postpartum depression are more likely to be very short at ages 4 and 5, new research finds.
More than a third of births in the United States stem from unintended pregnancies, a number that's remained steady in the United States from 1982 to 2010, a new government report indicates.
More than a third of births in the United States stem from unintended pregnancies, a number that's remained steady in the United States from 1982 to 2010, a new government report indicates.
Drinking among pregnant women in the United States remains an important public health issue, with almost 8 percent of expectant mothers reporting alcohol use, a new study reveals.
Drinking among pregnant women in the United States remains an important public health issue, with almost 8 percent of expectant mothers reporting alcohol use, a new study reveals.
The controversial plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is now banned for use in baby bottles and sippy cups, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
The controversial plastics chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is now banned for use in baby bottles and sippy cups, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.
Adding to the ongoing debate over what expectant mothers should eat and drink, new Dutch research finds no link between caffeine consumption during pregnancy and later behavioral problems in kids.
Adding to the ongoing debate over what expectant mothers should eat and drink, new Dutch research finds no link between caffeine consumption during pregnancy and later behavioral problems in kids.
Drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut in half a woman's chance of successful in vitro fertilization treatment, a new study contends.
Drinking five or more cups of coffee a day may cut in half a woman's chance of successful in vitro fertilization treatment, a new study contends.
Women who are afraid to give birth tend to have longer labor than women who are more relaxed about the process, new research suggests.
Women who are afraid to give birth tend to have longer labor than women who are more relaxed about the process, new research suggests.
For those who need help getting pregnant, the thought of having a child who's a little shorter than other kids probably won't be much of a worry.
For those who need help getting pregnant, the thought of having a child who's a little shorter than other kids probably won't be much of a worry.
The teen pregnancy rate in the United States dipped to its lowest recorded level since 1976, a new government report shows.
The teen pregnancy rate in the United States dipped to its lowest recorded level since 1976, a new government report shows.
One of the cardinal rules for expectant moms: don't drink.
One of the cardinal rules for expectant moms: don't drink.
The United States is among the 10 countries with the highest number of premature births, according to a new study.
The United States is among the 10 countries with the highest number of premature births, according to a new study.
When taxes on cigarettes go up, smoking among pregnant Americans goes down, new research reveals.
When taxes on cigarettes go up, smoking among pregnant Americans goes down, new research reveals.
Although most American women plan on breast-feeding their newborns, fewer than one-third of those who expected to exclusively breast-feed for three months or more met that goal, according to new research.
Although most American women plan on breast-feeding their newborns, fewer than one-third of those who expected to exclusively breast-feed for three months or more met that goal, according to new research.
Babies who are fed soy formula do as well as babies drinking cow's milk formula on tests of mental ability in the first year of life, a new study finds.
Babies who are fed soy formula do as well as babies drinking cow's milk formula on tests of mental ability in the first year of life, a new study finds.
Babies born by Caesarean section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as infants delivered vaginally, a new study suggests.
Babies born by Caesarean section are twice as likely to be obese by age 3 as infants delivered vaginally, a new study suggests.
The pacifier is possibly the smallest item you will need for your newborn. And in the world of mega-travel systems and digital video monitors, it is arguably the least expensive "necessity" you will buy.
Here are some common physical symptoms you might encounter during pregnancy.
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