Contributors to anti-abortion pregnancy centers currently can claim a state tax credit equal to 70% of the donation. A Republican lawmaker wants it to be 100%.

Millions of women and children in Nigeria are malnourished. The government of Nigeria is taking bold steps to address ...

Using highly specialized 3D imaging and analysis techniques, we found consistent changes in the shape of the eyes and nose, ...

Bringing a new life into the world is exciting, and feeling nervous about it is also natural. First-time moms (and dads) may ...

Falmouth-based Konbit Sante provided maternal and newborn care for thousands of Haitians before funding was frozen.

Pregnancy is a beautiful experience, but it can be uncomfortable too. One of the many discomforts of pregnancy is morning sickness, a term that refers to the all-too-common queasiness that can ...

While a daily multivitamin is generally considered safe, it's possible to overdo it with certain vitamins. "You do also have ...

A study by the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences found that low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal ...

FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Low vitamin D levels during the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with ...

Maternal vitamin D status in early pregnancy is crucial for fetal growth and may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according ...

Mary J. Scourboutakos, Eastern Virginia Medical School Most prenatal supplements lack the amount of omega-3 fatty acids that could help prevent preterm birth, meaning delivery before 37 weeks’ ...

New research suggests that adequate levels of the nutrient are especially important in the first trimester Babies born to ...