Pregnancy Health News

Depression Due to Miscarriage May Persist Even After Giving Birth

Miscarriage is an obvious cause of depression for many women, but that depression may linger even after giving birth to a healthy baby. ... Read More

Depression During Pregnancy May Have Consequences for Baby

Depressed? Pregnant? Depression during pregnancy may result in your baby being born with higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. ... Read More

DIY Labor Induction

Castor oil, spicy foods, nipple stimulation… considering a folklore method to induce labor? You're not alone.

Do Pregnant Women Need More Vitamin D?

Vitamin D may help prevent childbirth-related infection and preterm birth.

Does Smoking During Pregnancy Set Baby Up for a Life of Crime?

Your baby may have an increased risk of being involved in criminal activity down the road if you’re smoking during pregnancy. ... Read More

Don't Ignore That Fever, Mom-to-Be

Got a fever? It may be time for a phone call to your doctor to ask what medication is safe to treat it.

Drinking Alcohol during Pregnancy May Harm Semen Quality in Sons

That glass of wine may cause fertility problems for your son later in life.

Drinking During Pregnancy Can Affect Baby's IQ

Yet another study on alcohol consumption during pregnancy brings the conversation full circle.

Eating Licorice While Pregnant May Harm Children’s Health

Love your licorice? You may want to find something else to curb the craving during pregnancy—it could increase your baby’s risk of disease ... Read More

Evangeline Lilly's Marathon Home Birth

Proving that she really is Kate-Austen tough, former Lost star Evangeline Lilly opens up about her very long home birth. ... Read More

Excessive Weight Gain: Eat for You, Not for Two

Excessive prenatal weight gain has been tied to a lifetime of obesity for moms.

Exercise During Pregnancy and Baby's Heart Health

Given the green light from your doctor or midwife to go ahead and exercise during pregnancy, but still can't seem budge from the couch? Here's a ... Read More

Facebook Adds 'Expecting a Baby' Status

A new status update brings up new questions about pregnancy etiquette online

Fasting During Labor Has No Benefit

The ice chips diet may soon be obsolete in labor and delivery rooms across the US after a new study reveals there’s no medical reason to fast ... Read More

Fear Factor: How Anxiety About Birth Makes Labor Longer

A new study shows how fear affects labor and delivery—and makes the case for more support for birthing women