February 10, 2012: Study Weighs Pros, Cons of Home or Hospital Birth
More seizures, lower Apgar scores found in home

February 03, 2012: Epidural Plus Fever in Mom May Raise Risks for Baby
Study found as mother's temperature rose, problems were more likely at birth

February 03, 2012: Health Tip: Prepare for Breast-feeding
Suggestions for getting ready

January 27, 2012: Health Tip: Manage Pain During Childbirth
Suggestions to ease pain without medication

January 26, 2012: More U.S. Babies Born at Home: Report
Home birth is seen as viable option for some women, experts say

January 23, 2012: Abortion Safer for Women Than Childbirth, Study Claims
Risk of death, though small, is 14 times higher in full-term pregnancy

January 16, 2012: Children Born by C-Section at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk
Large Norwegian study found likelihood greater when mothers had no allergies

January 04, 2012: U.S. Twin Births Soar: CDC
Older mothers, fertility treatments contributed to 76% rise in past 30 years

December 13, 2011: Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies
Lifestyle factors like drinking, smoking and diabetes management might influence risk

December 09, 2011: Psych Episode Near Childbirth May Presage Bipolar Disorder
Women with mental health issue within 30 days of delivery most likely to get diagnosis, study contends

December 06, 2011: Very Low Birth Weight May Affect Adult Memory, IQ
Babies weighing less than 3.3 pounds are more likely to have lowered function as adults, study says

December 06, 2011: Steroids May Boost Survival for Very Preemie Babies
New study also found reduced risk of brain injury for preterm infants

November 30, 2011: Health Tip: Help Your Child Prepare for a Sibling
Suggestions to ease the transition

November 29, 2011: New Software Might Help Predict Difficult Childbirth
Using 3-D reconstructions, program scores a mother's likelihood of normal delivery

November 21, 2011: Health Tip: Help Your Newborn Sleep at Night
Suggestions for weary parents

November 18, 2011: C-Section Rate Drops for First Time in a Decade in U.S.
And teen birth rate falls to a record low, CDC says

November 17, 2011: Mom-to-Be's Mental State May Affect Child's Development
Emotional consistency before and after birth seems best for baby, study suggests

November 17, 2011: Health Tip: Getting Ready for Childbirth
Create a birth plan

November 14, 2011: Babies Put on Transplant List Before Birth Get Hearts Faster
On average, unborn babies are put on the list 18 days before birth, study shows

November 04, 2011: Online Forums Can Help Women Cope With Pregnancy Loss
After miscarriage or stillbirth, message boards offer safe, convenient way to share feelings, study shows

October 20, 2011: Flu Shots for Pregnant Women Also Protect Newborns
New research also suggests that the vaccine does not increase miscarriage risk

September 28, 2011: Lung Function of Late Preemies May Improve With Age
Infants born moderately premature seem to have improved lung function in teen years, study shows

September 21, 2011: Previous Infant Death Linked to Raised Risk of Stillbirth
Black women 9 times more likely than whites to experience stillbirth in later pregnancy, study finds

August 22, 2011: Steps Outlined to Screen All Newborns for Heart Defects
N.J. will be first state to implement routine testing

August 11, 2011: Women Born After Great Depression Had More Children, Study Finds
They had more babies than generation before, after

August 09, 2011: Maternal Blood Test Can Determine Sex of Fetus at 7 Weeks
It's meant to spot conditions such as hemophilia but might be used to gauge gender, researchers say

July 19, 2011: C-Section Rate in U.S. Climbs to All-Time High: Report
Cesareans should not be performed for the convenience of a woman or her doctor, expert says

June 28, 2011: Flexible Schedule Helps Keep New Moms in the Workplace
Leeway in working hours helps women meet demands of home, job, study found

June 22, 2011: Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy
Screening for mental health problems, abuse should be routine part of prenatal care, researchers say

June 17, 2011: Deaths Exceed Births in 24% of U.S. Communities: Report
Rural America hit hardest by 'natural decrease' as young move elsewhere, study finds

June 15, 2011: Health Tip: Protect Newborns From the Sun
Suggestions to prevent burns in babies less than 6 months

June 02, 2011: Male Heart Disease May Be Linked to Mom's Lifetime Nutrition
Risk associated, in part, with mother's body size, placenta size and shape at birth, researchers say

May 20, 2011: Home Births Jump 20 Percent in 4 Years: U.S. Report
Increase follows 15-year decline; experts remain divided on safety

May 18, 2011: Are Affluent Women More Apt to Choose C-Section?
Scottish study finds equality between social classes for emergency deliveries, but not elective ones

May 16, 2011: Health Tip: Pregnant Women Must Protect Against Toxoplasmosis
Here's what you can do

May 09, 2011: Winter Conception Tied to Raised Risk for Autism
Study suggests environmental factors, such as seasonal viruses, may play a role

May 08, 2011: Kids' Birth Month Seems to Be Linked to Celiac Disease: Study
Higher rates of the digestive disorder seen among children born in spring, summer, researchers find

April 29, 2011: Early Surgery Boosts Outcomes for Babies With Cleft Palate
To help prevent the common birth defect, experts also advise folic acid for mom

April 27, 2011: Higher Oxygen Levels Improve Preemie Survival: Study
But risks are involved, including eye damage, doctor notes

April 26, 2011: One in 1,000 Newborns Develops Blood Poisoning: Study
Many providers weak on prevention, fail to do recommended screening for bacteria, researchers say

April 06, 2011: Progesterone Treatment Cuts Preterm Birth Risk in Certain Women
The therapy worked in women with a short cervix, researchers say

April 01, 2011: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Pre-Term Labor
Before week 37 of pregnancy

March 31, 2011: U.S. Reports Continuing Drop in Birth Rate
Data show broad-based decline among all races, nearly all ages and in all states

March 10, 2011: Animal Study May Explain Low Birth Weight-Obesity Link
Research suggests brain may be programmed to eat more in those malnourished before birth

March 04, 2011: Study Finds Men Need More Support Before, After Child Birth
Giving men an outlet for their fears and worries about childbirth, parenthood will be good for the whole family, study finds

February 28, 2011: Stress May Help Spur Weight Gain in New Moms, Study Finds
And those with higher BMIs developed more signs of depression, researchers found

February 25, 2011: 19th Century Polygamy Meant Fewer Kids Per Wife, Data Shows
Review of Utah records from 1800s sheds light on how such marriages affected population

February 22, 2011: Induced Labor Linked to Raised Risks for First-Time Moms
Experts caution against electing to undergo a 'scheduled delivery' for non-medical reasons

February 17, 2011: Delivery Even a Bit Early May Mean Developmental Delays
But study also suggests interventions can help children catch up to peers

February 11, 2011: Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study
Delivery before 39 weeks linked to higher rates of respiratory and other health problems