Scientists at The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation have identified a previously unknown molecular safeguard that protects the heart during pregnancy, shedding new light on the causes of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM),

A new study published in the International Journal of Women’s Health reveals that resistance training during pregnancy offers major benefits for both mom and baby — when done safely.

A North Texas dental expert explains the importance of good oral health during pregnancy, and how it can matter during the life of the child.

Maternal vaccines are safe, effective, and one of the simplest ways to give your child the healthiest start possible. To learn more about vaccines during pregnancy, visit www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/vaccine-safety-during-pregnancy .

Dr. Mahadevan discusses newly issued GCC guidance developed to improve the management of pregnancy for patients with IBD.

One evening in 2019, when I was a pediatrics resident, I admitted a two-month-old to the hospital for observation after a minor surgery. I explained to the baby’s mother that I planned to order acetaminophen—commonly sold over the counter as Tylenol ...

Although more women than men have pulmonary arterial hypertension, several PAH medications are teratogenic, according to a presentation at the annual Role of Multi-Modality Cardiac Imaging in Women CME program.

Since the fall of Roe, hundreds of individuals have been investigated, charged or prosecuted for their pregnancy outcomes across the nation. Women denied miscarriage treatment have been investigated or charged for how they disposed of fetal remains.

Until about five years ago, scientists believed the pregnancy hormone, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), was the culprit. But we now know the main cause of all morning sickness – including hyperemesis gravidarum – is high levels of a hormone called GDF15.