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: 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

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

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: 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: Three Embryos Are Too Many for IVF: Study
The ideal number is one or two for the assisted reproduction technique, 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 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 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 12, 2011: World's Tiniest 'Preemies' Growing Up Healthy: Report
Two premature infants with extremely low birth weights are both leading normal lives

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 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 05, 2011: Epileptic Seizures May Worsen During Menstrual Cycle
'Catamenial' epilepsy also associated with more seizures during pregnancy, study shows

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 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 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 24, 2011: BPA Exposure in Womb Linked to Behavioral Woes in Girls
Study found they were more likely to be anxious, hyperactive as toddlers

October 19, 2011: Hypertension, Not Blood Pressure Drugs, Linked to Birth Defects
Study found medications did not raise risk any further

October 14, 2011: Hormonal Disorder Linked to Pregnancy Complications: Study
Doubled risk of developing diabetes, premature birth seen in polycystic ovary syndrome patients

October 12, 2011: Preemies With Faster Brain Growth May End Up Smarter
British study found growth rate of the cortex predicted scores on intelligence tests

October 11, 2011: Study Suggests Origins of Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure
Father's cells inside the placenta trick mother's immune system, research says

September 30, 2011: Down Syndrome Brings Joy, Not Regrets, for Many Families
Survey finds people living with those who have the disorder have been enriched by the experience

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

September 21, 2011: CDC Urges Americans: Get Your Flu Shot
Supplies are plentiful and the vaccine is a good match for circulating strains, officials say

September 14, 2011: Pregnant Women Reminded to Get Flu Vaccine
Expectant mothers are more vulnerable to the dangerous effects of flu infection, experts warn

September 06, 2011: NSAIDs May Raise Miscarriage Risk: Study
Taking the painkillers in early stages of pregnancy more than doubled chances, researchers say

September 02, 2011: Health Tip: Risk Factors for Ectopic Pregnancy
When a fetus begins developing outside the womb

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 11, 2011: Poorly Controlled Asthma Can Boost Chances of Pregnancy Complications
Those included high blood pressure during pregnancy and premature delivery

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

August 04, 2011: Eating Disorders Can Harm Women's Fertility
Anorexic and bulimic patients twice as likely as other women to seek help getting pregnant: study

August 01, 2011: Fetal Exposure to Magnetic Fields From Appliances, Power Lines May Up Kids' Asthma Risk
Experts call for further research into possible effect of high levels of exposure

August 01, 2011: Prenatal Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements May Cut Babies' Colds
DHA supplements are safe, but benefits not 'dramatic,' researcher says

July 28, 2011: Pregnancy-Related Strokes Jump 54 Percent
Heavier moms, chronic illnesses likely play a role in increase, study says

July 19, 2011: Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
Doesn't show cause-and-effect, but suggests low-stress pregnancies are best

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

July 14, 2011: Exposure to Common Chemicals May Affect Thyroid Function
Greater exposure to BPA, phthalates leads to lower levels of important thyroid hormones, researchers say

July 07, 2011: Fewer U.S. Teens Having Babies, Binge Drinking: Report
But more kids are using drugs and living in poverty

June 22, 2011: Smoking During Pregnancy May Predispose Kids to Heart Trouble
Children of mothers who smoked had lower levels of 'good' cholesterol, study says

June 15, 2011: Could Sleeping on Left Side Help Prevent Stillbirth?
Study finds higher rates of this tragic outcome when women slept on back or right side