Between 2003 and 2013, the United States was one of only eight countries that saw an increase in maternal mortality ...

Until about five years ago, scientists believed the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), was the culprit.

It has also become a big driver in the number of older single mothers in the U.S. at a time when the country's overall birth ...

Midwife Sarah Joy Owen's insights about the whooping cough and RSV vaccines in pregnancy and why she recommends them to all ...

Zinc is a trace mineral important for immune support, cell growth, tissue healing, and protein building. Find out more about zinc supplements and how to use them safely.

A multistate outbreak of salmonella infections is likely linked to raw oysters, according to the CDC. Dr. Leana Wen explains what to do to reduce chances of illness.

The study also found that women with a history of GLP-1 use had a 30% higher risk of developing gestational diabetes, a ...

For the second year in a row, the U.S. has surpassed 25,000 whooping cough cases — another sign of the risks of falling vaccination levels.

You can make lifestyle changes, like exercising and eating a balanced diet, to improve fertility if you have PCOS. A doctor may prescribe medications like Clomid and Letrozole to stimulate ovulation.

The immune system undergoes complex changes during a pregnancy. One of these changes includes the immune system becoming suppressed to protect the fetus. However, this means that it’s harder for the ...

I vividly remember the day I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I was beaming from ear to ear, excited to finally become a mom. I expected the weight gain, stretch marks, swollen ankles and ...

Dominique Allen receives funding from the Australian Research Council. A Sydney warehouse worker fired by text message within two weeks of telling her employer she was pregnant has won her job back, ...