While there's certainly no reason to panic over every little thing during pregnancy, some diseases are truly a cause for concern. Most can be avoided with proper hygiene habits like regular ...

Women who experience complications during pregnancy face a higher risk of stroke in the following decades according to research published in the European Heart Journal [1] today (Tuesday). The study, ...

Is pregnancy a literal pain in your back (and just about everywhere else)? Growing a brand-new person is hard work – and it can take a toll on your body, starting in the first weeks of pregnancy. Here ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jenalee Doom, University of Denver and Melissa Nevarez-Brewster, University of Denver ...

Women with PCOS condition can face certain risks during pregnancy. A doctor shares what are some of the steps that women can ...

Doctor measuring blood pressure of a little girl. Children are at risk for high blood pressure if their mom suffered health problems during pregnancy Kids had higher blood pressure on average if their ...

Pregnant bellies come in all shapes and sizes, and that's completely normal. The way you carry your belly may not reflect anything about your baby's health. Regular check-ups help ensure your ...

There’s so much to look forward to when you’re pregnant, especially if it’s your first time. You eagerly wait to see if your hair grows as thick and healthy as everyone says it will. You start saving ...

Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps you went to bed too late, needed to wake up early or still felt tired when you woke up from what should have been a full night's sleep. Subscribe to our ...

Jenalee Doom receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Melissa Nevarez-Brewster receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps ...