Pregnancy Health News

"Sure, I'll Have Another"

A slew of new studies OK (some) drinking during pregnancy

A Common Cure for Pregnancy Pains

One doctor's surprisingly simple prescription for pain relief

A New Reason to Avoid Junk Food During Pregnancy

A is for… acrylamide? A Swedish study finds this acrylamide, a chemical commonly found in fried, starchy food, at fault for ... Read More

A New Tool to Keep Pregnancy Weight Gain in Check

Need an intervention, Mom-to-be? Not that kind, but one that may help you stay on the right track with weight gain during pregnancy. ... Read More

Acupuncture During Pregnancy Helps with Depression

For the many moms-to-be who struggle with major depression, but stay away from anti-depressants due to safety concerns, here’s a little good ... Read More

Alcohol and Pregnancy: Is Timing Everything?

When it comes to drinking alcohol during pregnancy and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, is it all in the timing?

All Shook Up?

Is being stressed out bad for pregnancy or not? One earthquake really shook the research up on this topic...

Amniotic Fluid and … Broccoli?

What a mom-to-be eats during pregnancy not only nourishes her baby in the womb, but may shape food preferences later in life. ... Read More

And in This Corner…
Epidurals vs. Natural Pain Relief

Epidural or au naturel? Before you decide on which method is in your corner, read this...

Another Pregnancy To-Do: Get the Whooping Cough Shot

The CDC now recommends that all pregnant women get vaccinated against pertussis to help keep their newborns safe.

Antidepressants and Autism: Is There a Link?

Pregnant and taking a serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) such as Prozac, Paxil, or Zoloft? You may want to chat with your OB-GYN about the ... Read More

Are C-Sections Making Kids Fat?

A C-section for Mom now—extra pounds for Baby later in life?

Are You Nuts? Eating Peanuts During Pregnancy May Prevent Asthma in Kids

The latest study turns the conventional wisdom to skip peanuts during pregnancy on its head.

Baby Name High Jumpers

The Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games may not be until July 27, but gold has already been achieved in the baby name category for highest ... Read More

Bilingualism in Babies Starts in the Womb

Time for that second-language refresher course? A new study claims that hearing two languages regularly during pregnancy could make your ... Read More