Inducing labor at 39 weeks could reduce C-section rate
In a new study, researchers find that inducing labor in healthy first-time mothers in the 39th week of pregnancy helps reduce rates of cesarean...
Assault during pregnancy could lead to pre-term babies
In a recent study, researchers find that physical assault during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, can increase the rates of babies born at...
Blood test could detect gestational diabetes risk in first trimester
In a new study, researchers from NIH find that a blood test conducted as early as the 10th week of pregnancy may help identify...
Healthier body weight, healthier pregnancy
A healthy body weight is important for our physical and mental health.
For women who plan to get pregnant, a healthy weight is the first...
How to use medications safely during pregnancy
During pregnancy, each woman cares for her and her baby’s health.
Many of them have health conditions prior to pregnancy, and they still to carefully...
Young moms need healthy lifestyle changes to prevent cancer
Becoming a mom can change a woman’s life permanently.
Younger moms are more likely to have more challenges. They may struggle with finance, live in...
How depression in pregnancy could affect newborn baby
In a recent study from King's College London, researchers find that depression on pregnant mothers may affect babies while in the womb and lead...
Multiple pregnancies may make women’s cell age faster
A new Northwestern University study shows that multiple pregnancies might make women's cells age more quickly.
The finding could help explain why women with many...
Why high blood pressure in pregnancy is dangerous to women
Preeclampsia and gestational hypertension are common pregnancy complications.
They involve high blood pressure that develops for the first time during pregnancy and returns to normal...
Does abortion cause depression in women?
Having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk for depression, according to a new study of nearly 400,000 women.
Previous research has found abortion...