Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal report shows it’s been on ...

The share of U.S. births to women who began prenatal care in the first trimester dropped from 78.3 percent in 2021 to 75.5 percent in 2024, according to data released by the Centers for Disease ...

When you find out you’re pregnant, your to-do list instantly becomes much longer. There are people to tell, nurseries to decorate and names to consider. You also need to establish where you’ll receive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers surveyed expecting and current parents about whether they would accept vaccines for their child.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is recommending routine blood-pressure screening for hypertensive disorders throughout pregnancy, with the experts concluding with “moderate ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pre-pregnancy depression was linked to an elevated risk for e-cigarette and cigarette use during late pregnancy ...

Prenatal care is essential for ensuring the healthy development of a baby and lowering the risk of birth defects. Regular antenatal check-ups help doctors monitor fetal growth, identify potential ...

A postpartum intervention that prescheduled an annual primary care provider (PCP) appointment for pregnant participants increased their likelihood of visiting their PCP within the year after delivery, ...

Over 14 years, there was a 76% increase in emergency department visits related to hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, an Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan study found. The study, published in ...

The University of Mississippi Medical Center’s new CenteringPregnancy clinic offers a group-based model designed to support ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Menopause and pregnancy can have similar symptoms, like missed periods, fatigue, and mood changes. Pregnancy ...