A mom's health during pregnancy is not likely to influence her child's risk of autism, a new study argues. Many previous ...

Curently the only available blood test to tell which women are at risk of postpartum depression (PPD) is the one that ...

Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third ...

Women who develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have distinct neuroactive steroid levels during the third trimester of pregnancy.

Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) in pregnant women is a severe condition caused by blood clots in the brain. The third ...

If you're trying to conceive or think you might be pregnant, you may be wondering about pregnancy blood tests. Here, we'll look at the accuracy, benefits, and risks. People who are trying to ...

New moms who just have had twins run a high risk of heart disease in the next weeks and months, a new study suggests.

How accurate are pregnancy tests? Getting a reliable reading largely depends on when and how you use the test. It all starts with peeing on a stick or into a cup – and though th ...

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have made new discoveries about amniotic fluid, a substance historically ...