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The findings of a new study on maternal-fetal dynamics could lead to advancements in improving rates of preeclampsia and premature birth.

More than 225 cases of whooping cough have been reported since the beginning of this year, 13 times more than during the same period last year.

It was previously understood that in rodents, prenatal stress affects microbiomes into adulthood, but how long after birth the effects lasted in humans was unknown.

Preterm birth is associated with negative health consequences for newborns, but less is known about the risk in the offspring of fathers with psychiatric diagnoses.

Giving birth at a later age may be risky, but younger mothers face their own challenges. What is the ideal age range for a safe delivery?

The researchers developed a comprehensive biological model which explains the different ways in which depression develops around and after birth.

A 42-year-old man's severe abdominal pain leads to a surprising positive pregnancy test, a shocking diagnosis, and many medical questions.

The baby ended up being born in March and she did not need any medications or treatments since she was discharged.

Many of the women who used IVF to conceive their first child, hold the mistaken belief that they cannot fall pregnant without medical intervention.

The study offers improved diagnostic tools and therapeutic interventions for infertility, pregnancy complications and long-term implications for mother and baby.