February 10, 2012: Repeat C-Section Best Scheduled at 39 Weeks, Study Says
Operating sooner, later worse for babies, preliminary research finds

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

February 09, 2012: C-Sections Might Put Preemies at Risk for Breathing Problems
Study found respiratory distress syndrome more likely in small, premature infants born by cesarean

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

January 30, 2012: More Newborns Suffering Drug Withdrawal at Birth
Doctors seeing more women taking illicit drugs, prescription painkillers during pregnancy

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

January 24, 2012: Can Low Birth Weight Raise Autism Risk?
In twins study, smaller size was associated with greater risk

December 12, 2011: World's Tiniest 'Preemies' Growing Up Healthy: Report
Two premature infants with extremely low birth weights are both leading normal lives

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 02, 2011: Depression, Partner Conflict Raise Suicide Risk for Pregnant Women, New Moms
More than half also had a mental health diagnosis, study found

December 02, 2011: Pressure to Be Perfect Parent Can Discourage New Moms, Dads
Study found it eroded confidence for mothers, created stress for fathers

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

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

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

October 14, 2011: Protein May Help Spot Newborns With Brain Damage
Doctors already track GFAP levels to measure brain injury in adults

October 11, 2011: Folic Acid in Pregnancy May Prevent Kids' Language Delays
Moms started supplements before conception in Norwegian study

October 07, 2011: As One Life Starts, Another May Be Saved
Donating umbilical cord blood, rich with stem cells, could help others for decades to come

October 07, 2011: Traffic-Related Pollution Tied to Raised Risk of Preemie Birth
Certain toxins may boost risk by up to 30%, California study finds

September 21, 2011: Mother-Child Death Rates Down But Still Short of 2015 Goal
Few countries will meet deadline, study finds

September 20, 2011: Problems From Preterm Birth May Return in Adulthood
Young adults born prematurely have an increased risk of death, finds study

September 09, 2011: When Protecting Baby Becomes an Obsession
Ritualistic behaviors common to moms with postpartum OCD are preventable, researchers say

September 08, 2011: Losing Child in First Year Might Raise Early Death Risk for Parent
Study found mothers in particular remained vulnerable decades later

August 26, 2011: C-Sections Linked to Doubled Risk for Blood Clots
Steps should be taken to prevent and monitor for clots in women at risk, experts say

August 16, 2011: Blacks at Higher Risk for Resistant Breast Cancer: Study
Having two or more children and not breast-feeding raises odds, researchers say

August 09, 2011: Factors Before Birth Can Determine Child's Risk of Allergies: Study
Exposure to pets during pregnancy, method of delivery and race all play a part

July 20, 2011: Preemies at Risk for Psychiatric Disorders as Teens, Study Contends
Injuries suffered before or after birth linked to problems such as ADHD, say researchers, calling for more studies

June 22, 2011: Pregnant Women May Go to Great Lengths to Induce Labor
Walking, spicy foods and sex are among the more common techniques moms-to-be try

May 23, 2011: Being Born Only Week or Two Early Raises Risks for Baby
Study found odds for death more than doubled when delivered at 37 weeks versus 40 weeks

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 11, 2011: Fever During Pregnancy, Diabetes and Obesity May Raise Autism Risk
But study finds births by C-section didn't seem to have any impact

May 11, 2011: Number of Eggs Retrieved Helps Predict IVF Success: Study
Collecting too many eggs during one cycle can raise the risk of complications from fertility drugs

May 11, 2011: Moms Who Have Twins May Live Longer: Study
Data from 1800s suggests naturally conceived twins might point to better health

May 02, 2011: Autism Tests for Preemies May Be Faulty, Study Suggests
It may be better to wait until baby turns 30 months old, researchers say

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

April 22, 2011: HIV Kids Growing Up Well, Study Finds
With survival improved, researchers now look at long-term complications

April 01, 2011: Many Moms Have Kids With Different Dads, U.S. Study Finds
28% of women with two or more offspring have children by more than one man, analysis showed

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 16, 2011: New Eye Treatment May Save Preemies' Sight
Cancer drug better than laser for reducing risk of blindness, researchers report

February 14, 2011: Weight Guidelines May Be High for Severely Obese Moms-to-Be
Different classes of obesity may merit separate recommendations, researchers say

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

February 10, 2011: Folate May Not Protect Against Premature Birth
But experts stress crucial nutrient still protects against birth defects

February 08, 2011: Mom's HIV May Lower Baby's Immunity to Other Diseases
Lower levels of antibodies to whooping cough, tetanus seen in newborns exposed but not infected

February 02, 2011: United States Sees Record Drop in Teen Births From 2007-09
Notable decreases found across all racial and ethnic groups, CDC says

January 26, 2011: Abortion Typically Doesn't Harm Mental Health: Study
Research included all women having abortions in Denmark from 1995 through 2007

January 11, 2011: Working With Plasticizers, Pesticides May Reduce Fertility
Job exposure may have delayed pregnancy, led to lower-weight babies, researchers say

January 10, 2011: Closely Spaced Pregnancies Might Up Autism Risk: Study
Babies conceived within a year of an older sibling had heightened odds, researchers found

December 22, 2010: Single Embryo Beat Double Embryo Transfer in IVF Study
Procedure using 1 embryo was 5 times more likely to result in birth of a healthy baby

December 20, 2010: C-Sections Continue 12-Year Climb: U.S. Report
But overall birth rate dips, possibly because of sagging economy, expert says

December 09, 2010: U.S. Life Expectancy Drops Slightly
Deaths from stroke, infant mortality decline, federal report finds