US maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

A new CDC analysis shows U.S. maternal deaths keep edging down. On Wednesday, the CDC reported 649 mothers died in 2024 during pregnancy or soon after birth.
University of Utah Health

Bleeding in Early Pregnancy: What’s Normal, What Isn’t, and When to Seek Care

Early pregnancy bleeding can be scary, but it’s often more common and less dangerous than people realize. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and when to reach out for care.

Hailey Bieber Says Her Pregnancy Was a 'Surprise' as She Reveals She Had Scary Condition That Results in Higher 'Risk of Miscarriage'

The Rhode founder and mom revealed she was diagnosed with uterine septum ahead of her first pregnancy ...

High-Risk Pregnancy: Why It Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Have a Safe Delivery

Doctors say a high-risk pregnancy does not mean an unsafe delivery. With advances in genetic testing, prenatal screening, and personalised care, risks can now be detected earlier and managed ...

Pregnancy And Colon Cancer Share Symptoms, Often Delays Diagnosis.

A young pregnant patient assumed abdominal pain and rectal bleeding was from her pregnancy. She was diagnosed with Stage IV ...
The Cardiology Advisor

Statin Discontinuation Before Pregnancy and Maternal Cardiovascular Risk

Discontinuing statins before pregnancy does not increase maternal cardiovascular risk, even in patients with pre-existing atherosclerotic disease.
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Hot days during pregnancy linked to fewer boys being born

A study of five million births shows that heat exposure during pregnancy can reduce the number of boys born in parts of ...

Mom of Three Had a Tummy Tuck Thinking She Was Done Having Kids. Then Pregnancy Changed Her Belly Button (Exclusive)

Shante Fonseca, 33, tells PEOPLE her viral TikTok about pregnancy after a tummy tuck has helped her connect with other moms ...