What to Expect on MSN

Here's what a perinatologist does and why some pregnant moms need to see one

Also called a maternal fetal medicine specialist, a perinatologist knows high-risk pregnancies inside and out.
Parents on MSN

Nearly 25% of Pregnant People Don't Get Prenatal Care in the First Trimester—Why It Matters

A recent March of Dimes report finds a decline in those getting early prenatal care. Experts explain why that's an issue and ...
USA Today

Here's why preeclampsia remains one of the most worrisome pregnancy-related health conditions

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 ...
Neurology Advisor

Infections During Pregnancy: How Early Guidance Shapes Maternal, Neonatal Outcomes

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.
Newsweek

Woman Visits Doctor Thinking She’s 9 Weeks Pregnant, Gets Shock of Her Life

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 ...
Medscape

Updated Prenatal Care Guidelines Reflect Both Existing Practice and ‘Paradigm Shift’

Recommending individualized care upends a century-old model of care, but it also corresponds to what many practices are ...
The New York Times

Pregnant, Addicted and Fighting the Pull of Drugs

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.