pregnancy

Some doctors and midwives may underestimate the risk for postpartum diabetes among women who develop a version of the disease…

An Australian zoo Wednesday unveiled a baby chimp adopted by a pregnant female in an "unheard of" act after his…

A US study suggests a direct link between prenatal nutrition and academic progress, indicating that women who diet during pregnancy…

Can stress affect the ability to conceive? A new study points to yes.

For women with pregnancy-related high blood pressure, the higher risk of hypertension that follows them through life may be due…

Women who use oral contraceptives during their reproductive years may gain long-term protection against endometrial cancer, a review of previous…

Some babies born just a week or two premature may later be developmentally unprepared for kindergarten, and screening these children…

First-time mothers who have had a miscarriage or abortion early in a previous pregnancy may face an increased risk of…

For pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, good control of blood sugar might make a difference in how well their…

Even in one of the world's favorite places to catch some rays -- the Mediterranean -- low levels of vitamin…