Neuroscientist Susana Carmona has been studying brain changes for years. Here's what she wants pregnant women to know.

The benefits of the HPV vaccine may extend beyond protection against cancer. In a study published in The BMJ, researchers at ...

Favorable cardiovascular health in early pregnancy, as measured by the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health score, was linked to lower risk of preeclampsia and ...

Kidney Stones in Pregnancy: Pregnancy brings several physical and hormonal changes, but certain symptoms should never be ignored. Severe pain in the lower back, discomfort on one side of the abdomen, ...

Millions of women go through pregnancy every year, yet science has only just begun to look at what it does to the brain—the organ undergoing perhaps the most remarkable transformation. Over the past ...

A Northeastern study links exposure to PFAS during pregnancy to hyper blood pressure, especially in first-time mothers.

During pregnancy, you may get compliments that you’re “glowing.” This refers to a phenomenon that’s often visible on the face during pregnancy. This can be a very real part of pregnancy and it may ...

The normal blood pressure range during pregnancy is less than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Very high or low blood pressure requires medical attention. According to the American Heart ...

Pregnancy is a beautiful thing. You’ve created life, and in a few months, you’ll have your precious bundle of joy in your arms. But sometimes it’s not so beautiful. While many expectant mothers walk ...

Say no to sushi and steer clear of raw sprouts. Skip Bikram yoga. And keep your hands off that cat litter box.