For Uganda to continue reducing maternal and infant mortality, as it has done over the past few decades, improving access to skilled care during childbirth must be a priority Thank you for reading ...

From premature birth to tooth decay, know the ways poor oral health can affect mother and baby’s health during pregnancy.

A new study, conducted by researchers at University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, shows poor dental hygiene during pregnancy can increase the risk of dental diseases and ...

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. Results from the U.K.-wide ...

The risk in new-borns is greatest during the first month. Women are at risk during pregnancy and the first few weeks after delivery. Symptoms of CVST vary depending on where the blood clot is but ...

Lindsay Orr was active and healthy, running marathons and hiking all around Colorado. During pregnancy, she developed a ...

Those include age, BMI, race, and socioeconomic status, to try to identify who may be at risk for pregnancy complications. The U.S. Preventative Services Taskforce guidelines define these as ...

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) is a condition where the amniotic sac breaks before labour begins, posing significant risks to both mother and baby. While PROM is not entirely avoidable ...

In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical Western diet appeared to increase a child’s risk of developmental disorders, researchers reported in the journal Nature Metabolism. “The greater a ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of maternal death in the U.S., yet many pregnant women and new mothers don’t realize they could be at risk. Heather Burich, 35, was 23 weeks pregnant when she ...

41. I am delighted, but concerned that my age may affect my chances of having a healthy baby. Can you tell me if there are any special tests I need to ask for from my GP or if there are any ...