Pre-eclampsia, a condition that causes dangerously high blood pressure, is a leading cause of death among mothers and babies.

Want to maintain your strength and muscle tone during pregnancy? Lifting light to moderate weights is safe (and even encouraged!) when you’re expecting.

Dr. Leah Pierson says that, to settle any open questions about both Tylenol and other medications, drugmakers must do something uncomfortable.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission may soon loosen radiation exposure safety standards at nuclear plants and operations.

Medical imaging has become one of the most powerful tools in modern healthcare, enabling doctors to detect diseases early, plan treatments precisely, and save lives. Yet in many communities, ...

In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, experts highlight the importance of managing in utero exposure to anti-seizure medications during pregnancy.

A new Australian study has found that forms used for one of the most common genetic screening tests in pregnancy—costing ...

When labor begins, the uterus must coordinate rhythmic, well-timed contractions to deliver the baby safely. While hormones ...

Spearman, who is mom to 13-month-old Leo with husband Ike, had been exclusively breastfeeding, which can sometimes mask or ...

East Alabama’s Birth Navigator program connects mothers with a dedicated guide who helps them throughout pregnancy, childbirth and early postpartum.