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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: Chemo During Pregnancy Doesn't Seem to Harm Baby
Study suggests treatment of expectant mothers is feasible after first trimester

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 09, 2012: Risk of Preterm Birth Rises for Hispanic Women the Longer They're in U.S.
Rate among U.S.-born Hispanic women nearly triple that of women here less than a decade, study says

February 08, 2012: Screening Moms-to-Be for Thyroid Trouble May Not Help Offspring
Study finds intervening early in pregnancy had no effect on children's mental function later

February 08, 2012: Health Tip: Coping With Migraines During Pregnancy
Here's what you can do

February 01, 2012: Pfizer Recalls 1 Million Packets of Birth Control Pills
Errors in packaging could cause accidental pregnancies, company warns

January 31, 2012: Fatty Diet Before Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes
This type of diabetes can raise risk of obstetric complications, researchers add

January 31, 2012: When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

January 30, 2012: Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link
More research needed into unconfirmed association between antiretrovirals and cleft lip/palate

January 27, 2012: Acupuncture May Boost Pregnancy Success Rates
Centuries-old therapy can help men and women alike with fertility issues, experts say

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

January 20, 2012: Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy: Study
Slight increase in rare birth defects, but cause not clear

January 20, 2012: Smoking During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
But there are many other reasons to avoid cigarettes while pregnant

January 20, 2012: Rapid Infant Growth Linked to Asthma in Study
First three months might be critical window, researchers say

January 19, 2012: More Than Half of Teens Who Gave Birth Weren't Using Contraception: CDC
A third of them thought they couldn't get pregnant at the time, researchers report

January 17, 2012: Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous
But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

January 13, 2012: Surgeons Offer Advice on Avoiding Varicose Veins
Tips include maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, elevating legs when resting

January 13, 2012: Normal Pregnancies May Be Misdiagnosed as Ectopic
Better diagnostic tools needed to avoid medical errors leading to fetal loss, researchers say

January 13, 2012: Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies
Study found women who took SSRIs a bit more likely to have infants with high blood pressure in the lungs

January 12, 2012: Health Tip: Help Control Constipation During Pregnancy
Eat more fiber and drink more fluids

January 12, 2012: Three Embryos Are Too Many for IVF: Study
The ideal number is one or two for the assisted reproduction technique, researchers say

January 05, 2012: Blood Test May Reveal Child's Sex Soon After Conception
More work is needed, but blood draw could reduce invasive procedures, researchers say

January 05, 2012: Antibiotics in Pregnancy May Shield Newborns From Strep B
Developing countries should adopt this practice for at-risk moms-to-be, researchers say

January 03, 2012: Mom's Poverty, Diabetes Might Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Study found combo increased chances of disorder 14-fold

December 29, 2011: Health Tip: Eat Right During Pregnancy
Here are some diet essentials

December 28, 2011: Health Tip: Wear Your Seat Belt During Pregnancy
And watch where you sit

December 21, 2011: Limit Cold Medications During Pregnancy, Experts Advise
Some over-the-counter drug ingredients have not been well-studied for use by pregnant women

December 20, 2011: Uterine Fibroids Cost Billions in U.S. Health Care, Lost Work: Report
Common women's condition takes up to $35 billion toll each year

December 16, 2011: Asthma Drugs in Pregnancy Might Pose Risk for Kids
Mothers' use of steroid inhalers could lead to some disorders in children, large study suggests

December 15, 2011: Health Tip: Dealing With Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help end discomfort

December 12, 2011: Health Tip: How to Ease Leg Cramps During Pregnancy
Suggestions include exercise, calcium-rich foods

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 08, 2011: Stress Early in Pregnancy Linked to Fewer Baby Boys
Women in first trimester during major earthquake gave birth earlier and had more girls, study finds

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 05, 2011: Fish May Cut Threat of Heart Disease in Young Women
Eating fish once a week may substantially reduce risk, compared to eating no fish, researchers say

December 05, 2011: Study Sees Rice as Source of Arsenic Exposure
Finding is preliminary; poison expert downplays health risk

December 05, 2011: Fetal Exposure to Epilepsy Drug Might Raise Autism Risk: Study
Danish researchers found it almost tripled chances of autism spectrum disorder, although risk remains small

December 05, 2011: Health Tip: The Risks of Smoking While Pregnant
Your baby can suffer serious complications

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: New Guidelines for Treating Psoriasis When Pregnant or Nursing
Try moisturizers, emollients before resorting to steroids, experts say

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 10, 2011: Health Tip: Focus on Preconception Health
Suggestions to prepare for pregnancy

November 09, 2011: Maternal Blood Test Might Spot Birth Defects More Safely
Researchers take steps toward noninvasive screening for fetal abnormalities

November 07, 2011: Pregnancy Safe for Most Women With Lupus: Study
About 80 percent of women delivered without complications

November 02, 2011: Health Tip: Sleep Soundly During Pregnancy
Suggestions to help you stay comfortable

November 01, 2011: Poor Sleep Might Be Linked to Preterm Labor
Doctors should ask pregnant women about their sleep quality, researchers say

November 01, 2011: U.S. Preterm Birth Rate Down Slightly
But a half-million babies a year still are born prematurely, says March of Dimes

October 27, 2011: Health Tip: Coping With Nasal Problems During Pregnancy
Suggestions to ease stuffiness

October 26, 2011: Links to Mental Illness Seen in Fetal Brains: Study
Genes involved in autism, schizophrenia may be activated in womb