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 ...

The NY Court of Appeals refused to overrule a 20-year-old ruling that bars mothers from recovering emotional damages for ...

Fact: Women pay significantly more for health care over their lifetimes. But there are some things we can do to protect our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Premature births impose a significant financial burden on healthcare systems and are a predominant cause of perinatal ...

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 emotions: relief, anxiety, and the desire for trustworthy information. […] ...