If you've been told you have a short cervix, here's what that means and how it might affect your pregnancy and baby.

From subtle symptoms to unmanaged health conditions, doctors explain why many preterm births can be avoided with early ...

X-rays during pregnancy have long been considered unsafe. The radiation could potentially harm your baby, even causing birth defects. Sometimes, however, getting an x-ray while you are pregnant may be ...

ESPN broadcasters Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit poked fun at Oklahoma Sooners kicker Tate Sandell’s shorts during the team’s win against the Tennessee Volunteers. Sandell came into the game to ...

Every mother dreams of a safe, smooth, and natural birth. While not all deliveries can be predicted, simple habits —from nutrition to breathing — can increase the likelihood of an expected delivery.

Your baby's placenta attaches to the inside of your uterus early in pregnancy. As the uterus grows, the placenta attachment site typically moves upward and away from the cervix, or opening to the ...

Introduction Black and Asian women experience significantly higher rates of mortality and morbidity perinatally compared with white women and are more likely to lose their babies. These groups are ...

For many people, deciding to have an abortion is a deeply personal choice. Alongside that decision often comes a mix of ...

Getting an intrauterine device (IUD) is a big, empowering decision. It offers long-lasting, highly effective contraception ...

Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...