According to a new study from researchers at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom, higher blood pressure levels in pregnant women are linked to an increased risk of several pregnancy ...

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Obesity before or during pregnancy is the root cause of future cardiovascular disease, not simply the development of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, Northwestern Medicine researchers say.

Being overweight or obese does raise your risk for some pregnancy and labor complications, but many of these are manageable – ...

At age 34, Leah Bahrencu was the picture of heart health. “I’m a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach,” says Bahrencu, who lives in Austin, Texas. But after she got pregnant with twins, her OB ...

Taking the pain medication acetaminophen, also known under the brand name of Tylenol, during pregnancy may be associated with child behavioral issues at three years old. That's according to a new ...

Thyroid imbalance can affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes in both women and men but experts say early screening, timely treatment and regular monitoring can restore fertility and support safe, ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 14 - Contrary to earlier reports, gum disease, also referred to as periodontal disease, does not appear to be associated with preterm births and other pregnancy problems ...

Issy and Archie Sylvester are raising awareness of pre-eclampsia and the impact of pre-term births.

Pregnancy creates a lifelong biological link as cells pass between mother and child and remain in the body for decades.