February 17, 2023

Delivering a Plus-Sized Baby Could Be Sign of Diabetes Risk

Women who give birth to bigger-than-average babies are susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes later in life, a new study suggests.

February 1, 2023

Smoking in Pregnancy Has Declined by a Third Since 2016

There's good news for American mothers-to-be and their newborns: Rates of smoking during pregnancy have fallen by 36% since 2016, a new report finds.

January 24, 2023

Seafood in Pregnancy: To Eat or Not to Eat?

Pregnant women hear a lot of “Do this” and “Don’t do that” advice about what is safe to eat.

January 10, 2023

Blood Test Might Warn of Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy

An experimental blood test could one day provide early warning for a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, a new study reports.

January 3, 2023

Obesity Might Lower Milk Production in Breastfeeding Moms

While 8 of 10 mothers breastfeed their newborns for a short time, the number plummets despite recommendations from experts, in part because milk production falls off.

January 3, 2023

Another Mediterranean Diet Bonus: Healthier Pregnancies

The Mediterranean diet delivers plenty of health dividends, and new research now discovers it may lower complications during pregnancy.