Pregnancy Health News

Preterm Labor: City Mom vs. Country Mom

Add one more factor you should take into account for a healthy pregnancy: where you live.

What Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?

Controlling your migraines with topiramate or asthma with terbutaline? You may want to talk with your OB-GYN about their safety, as those are ... Read More

Relationship Problems and Depression During Pregnancy

Could a bad relationship with your partner be what’s behind your depression during pregnancy? Maybe.

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

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

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

Inducing Labor Raises Risks for Moms

Put down the calendar, Mom-to-be! Scheduling your baby’s birth could increase your risk for birth-related complications. ... Read More

Mouthwash Lowers Risk for Preterm Birth

Simply swishing with mouthwash after brushing your teeth could lower your risk of preterm birth.

Lead Exposure May Cause High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

Small amounts of lead exposure could lead to high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Sex During Pregnancy Safe for Low-Risk Women

Wondering if it's safe to have sex during pregnancy? Good news, mom-to-be! More than likely, it’s A-OK to do the deed.

Your Pregnancy Diet May Affect Baby’s Brain Development

Watching your calories, mom-to-be? How much you eat in the first half of pregnancy could affect your baby’s brain development. ... Read More

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

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.

Moms Who Take Folic Acid and Iron Supplements Have Smarter Kids

Folic acid helps reduce neural tube defects and iron pumps up the blood, but these two supplements may also lead to a smarter baby. ... Read More