Maternal thyroid function or the most prevalent subtypes of thyroid autoantibodies during early pregnancy are not associated with an increased risk for birth defects in children, a Danish study shows.

Your first prenatal care visit takes place when you are 8–10 weeks pregnant. This initial visit typically takes 40 minutes. You will see either a midwife or women’s health nurse practitioner during ...

While another of the life-altering experiences of having a child is finding out the age-old question—boy or girl—many parents choose to take advantage of modern-day imaging and find out during the ...

These conditions don't guarantee heart problems later on, but they do increase risk-even years later.

Preventing birth defects begins even before conception and continues throughout pregnancy. In India, awareness about prenatal care, proper nutrition, timely vaccinations and regular medical check-ups ...

The concept of pregnancy and childbirth can prompt a range of emotional reactions. It’s normal to have conflicted and varied responses. For some though, the idea ...

A team of UCSF researchers successfully tested several mainstream AI agents for the ability to analyze big data on women's ...

The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy is linked to a higher likelihood of gestational diabetes and neonatal adaptation issues yet fewer preterm births.