Pregnancy Health News

Bleeding with First Baby Ups Health Risks in Future Pregnancies

If you're having first trimester bleeding and are a first-time mom-to-be, this may mean it will happen again with your second pregnancy. ... Read More

Booster for Mom Boosts Baby's Immunity

The immunization schedule for older kids and adults has been released—and moms-to-be made the list.

BPA Exposure During Pregnancy and Baby Wheezing

Ditch that plastic water bottle, Mom-to-be. Avoiding BPA (bisphenol A) could reduce the risk of your baby developing wheezing symptoms. ... Read More

Bye-Bye BBQ?

That juicy rack of barbecue spare ribs may be calling your name, but you may want to pass on grilled meats—at least until after your due date. ... Read More

Can Taking Aspirin During Pregnancy Make Your Son Infertile?

Have a headache? You may want to try something other than aspirin to relieve the pain—aspirin may cause poor semen quality for your son down the ... Read More

Celebrity Mom Jessica Alba Talks Post-Baby Shape

Even celebrity moms like Jessica Alba wonder whether they will ever be able to wear those pre-baby skinny jeans again.

Celebrity Mom-to-Be Hilary Duff Gets Her Pilates On

Lizzy McGuire star and expectant mom Hilary Duff was spotted at her favorite LA-area Pilates studio, looking ready for a prenatal workout in ... Read More

Cell Phone Use During Pregnancy Connected to Behavior Problems in Kids

Using your cell phone during pregnancy may set your baby up for hyperactivity and attention problems later in life.

Cesarean Birth Still on the Rise in the US

The rate of Cesarean birth deliveries continues to rise in the US, while the preterm birth rate drops.

Cesarean Section Rates in US at All-Time High

As many as one out of three women in the US will give birth by Cesarean section.

Chemicals Found in Pregnant Women

Chemicals like BPA and PBDE are being found in pregnant women in the US—even chemicals that have been banned for years.

Closely Spaced Pregnancies a Cause of Autism?

There’s growing evidence that a child’s risk for autism begins soon after conception, and child spacing could be a factor. ... Read More

Could Antioxidants in Your Pregnancy Diet Be the Answer to Childhood Obesity?

Adding foods high in antioxidants, like sweet potatoes and green leafy vegetables, into your pregnancy diet may reduce your baby’s risk of ... Read More

Could Chocolate Reduce Preeclampsia Risk?

Nibbling on that chocolate bar may help reduce your risk of developing preeclampsia.

Could Pre-Pregnancy Waistline Predict Risk for Gestational Diabetes?

Have an "apple" body shape? High triglyceride levels? You may be at risk for developing gestational diabetes.