March 16, 2017 Few nearby fertility centers for many US women Over one-third of women in the United States have limited or no access to medical centers that treat fertility problems, according to a new study.
March 13, 2017 When parents know their newborns won't live long When Jillian and Christian MacNamara found out in early 2015 that they were having twin boys, they were thrilled.
March 13, 2017 Adults who were preemies may face more mental health risks Adults who were born prematurely at a very low birth weight may be more likely to experience mental health problems like depression and anxiety, a recent study suggests.
March 10, 2017 Early first menstruation tied to pregnancy diabetes risk Women who got their first period at age 11 or earlier are at higher risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy, a recent Australian study suggests.
March 9, 2017 Amid opioid epidemic, doctors expand care for addicted pregnant women Doctors in Pennsylvania are trying to help expectant moms addicted to opioids, and in turn help newborns that are born already exposed to the drugs.
March 7, 2017 Diabetes in pregnancy tied to altered fat cells in adult offspring When pregnant mothers have diabetes, their children may have altered fat cells that make metabolic diseases in adulthood more likely, a small Danish study suggests.
March 2, 2017 New Jersey to be first US state to offer new parents baby boxes New parents in New Jersey will not only bring their bundles of joy home from the hospital, they’ll also get a baby box.
March 2, 2017 Texts allegedly show birth photographer shaming mom over C-section delivery An expectant Oregon mother who shared a hostile exchange with a potential birth photographer on her Facebook page was forced to delete the post after receiving threats on her page.
March 1, 2017 Obese couples may take longer to conceive - Couples who are obese may take longer to achieve pregnancy than partners who aren't as overweight, a recent U.S. study suggests.