As if giving birth isn’t difficult enough, about 14 million women each year lose a significant amount of blood within 24 hours of delivery — a condition called postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). It’s more ...

The higher the blood sugar level in pregnant women when first diagnosed with diabetes, the higher the risk of complications around and after birth, according to research presented at the 26th European ...

A new study reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois from 2016 to 2023, closely linked to increases in chronic health conditions affecting ...

Scientists mapped the maternal–fetal interface revealing new cell types, genetic links, and mechanisms behind pregnancy complications.

Prepregnancy hypertension is associated with a significantly lower live birth rate following IVF treatment, according to a recent retrospective study.

Making informed decisions about childbirth represents one of the most significant choices expectant parents face. While both vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections safely bring babies into the world ...

Zimbabwe's leading family planning expert with the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC), Thandekile Munemo, has cautioned women against closely ...

The Alabama Perinatal Quality Collaborative, housed in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health, launched a Postpartum Awareness Bracelet pilot program in June. The program aims ...