High-risk pregnancy requires close medical monitoring to protect both mother and baby. Experts explain warning signs, risks, ...

Severe pregnancy scare: Jenner says she was on bed rest for weeks during her second pregnancy after early dilation and painful sciatica left her barely able to walk. Contrasting experiences: Her first ...

Doctors urge pregnant women not to skip the simple, two-minute blood pressure test, a crucial yet often overlooked screening.

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 ...

While some fatigue, mood swings, and body aches are common symptoms during pregnancy and usually not concerning, other pregnancy symptoms are potentially more serious. For example, severe vomiting or ...

A history of pregnancy complications was associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, particularly atherothrombotic stroke, a new cohort study showed. The risk was especially high among ...

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.

Female surgery residents putting in 60-hour workweeks saw more complications, study shows. “We should be acting on this,” ...

Doctor explains the best age to have a baby, including fertility changes, pregnancy risks, and how age can affect a healthy pregnancy journey.