Also called a maternal fetal medicine specialist, a perinatologist knows high-risk pregnancies inside and out.
A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and ...
Few periods of life are more closely monitored and supervised than during one's pregnancy. Throughout this time, trained medical professionals conduct a series of prenatal visits with the mother-to-be ...
Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.
Recommending individualized care upends a century-old model of care, but it also corresponds to what many practices are ...
It’s natural to be nervous during pregnancy, even if everything goes as well as possible. If you’ve been told you have a high-risk pregnancy, of course you’re likely to feel anxiety and even fear. A ...
A woman has recorded the moment she went for her first ultrasound and saw that something wasn't quite right. TikTok user Malandra (@agv.xx6) thought she was nine weeks pregnant, but the scan revealed ...
Many pregnant women who struggle with drugs put off prenatal care, feeling ashamed and judged. But as fatal overdoses rise, some clinics see pregnancy as an ideal time to help them confront addiction.