Rutgers researchers suggest that a cardiovascular health assessment in prenatal care could help identify women who may need ...

Women who experience preeclampsia during pregnancy carry roughly double the risk of stroke and four times the risk of chronic ...

Many people think of pregnancy complications as temporary problems that end after delivery. However, cardiology and ...

Scorching heat waves fueled by global warming are increasing the risk of dangerous complications during pregnancies across the world, a report warned on Wednesday. Being exposed to extreme heat while ...

A history of pregnancy complications was associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, particularly atherothrombotic stroke, a new cohort study showed. The risk was especially high among ...

Pregnant women with a severe form of nausea face increased risks for several pregnancy and birth complications, according to ...

Taking the pain medication acetaminophen, also known under the brand name of Tylenol, during pregnancy may be associated with child behavioral issues at three years old. That's according to a new ...

One of the greatest joys of running while pregnant is fostering the life growing inside of you while maintaining your own health. But often, quietly lurking in the background of the joy that pregnancy ...

During pregnancy, there are profound hormonal and metabolic alterations within a woman's body. The thyroid gland is one of the organs that is strongly affected by these conditions. As it is ...

Obesity can affect the pregnancy and even cause long term harm to the health of the babyiStock High body mass index (BMI) during pregnancy can have a significant negative influence on both your health ...

At age 34, Leah Bahrencu was the picture of heart health. “I’m a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach,” says Bahrencu, who lives in Austin, Texas. But after she got pregnant with twins, her OB ...

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Penn State College of ...