Even temporary spikes in blood glucose during pregnancy could have a negative effect on a developing fetus, potentially ...

Just a 10-point increase in a pregnant woman’s systolic blood pressure — the top number in a blood pressure reading — is ...

Not all early contractions mean labor. Learn what preterm labor looks like, and when to call your provider to keep you and your baby safe.

A recent study revealed that managing blood pressure during pregnancy may enhance results for both mother and baby.As per the ...

Increasing the activity level of women with gestational diabetes reduced the risk of preterm labor. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during pregnancy is inversely associated with the risk ...

For pregnant women who received the bivalent prefusion F subunit-based respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine (RSVpreF; ...

Preterm birth rates in the US show disparities by household income and race, with Black mothers having higher risks for ...

One in 10 babies in the U.S.—nearly 374,000 infants—were born preterm in 2023, meaning before 37 weeks of pregnancy. More than 15% were very preterm, meaning they were born before 32 weeks. A ...

Low vitamin D levels in the first trimester of pregnancy are associated with higher rates of preterm birth and decreased fetal length, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State ...

A new report from the March of Dimes highlights serious concerns regarding U.S. maternal mortality, infant mortality, and ...

COVID-19 vaccination reduced the risk for severe illness in pregnant patients as well as preterm birth and stillbirth, according to a study of nearly 20,000 pregnancies published in JAMA.The data ...

Exposure to extreme cold conditions coupled with pollution increases the risk of preterm births and a rise in blood pressure ...