Researchers detected dozens of chemicals in pregnant women, including phthalates and plasticizers linked to early delivery and low birth weight.

Researchers found no substantial increase in the risk of pregnancy loss, abnormal fetal growth, or major congenital malformations among pregnancies with first-trimester GLP-1 exposure. But they say more studies are needed.

When medication stopped working and a brain tumor stood in the way of another pregnancy, one Illinois mom faced a life-changing decision.

A new study finds no link between sedative use during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism in children.

Ultra-processed food consumption by both men and women may impact fertility and embryonic development in early pregnancy, a new study finds.

Researchers uncover links between pregnancy-related brain changes, mother-baby bonding, and maternal mental health.

A new study finds children exposed to type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes in the womb have a slightly increased risk of developing epilepsy.

A review of 43 high-quality studies involving hundreds of thousands of children finds no evidence that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy increases a child’s risk for autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.

A new study finds children exposed to fine particulate matter during pregnancy and early childhood are more likely to have higher blood pressure from ages 5 to 12.

New research finds family size and pregnancy timing may impact how well a woman ages and how long she lives.

A small long-term study suggests women who breastfeed are less likely to report depression or anxiety up to 10 years after pregnancy.

Gestational diabetes jumped 36% in the U.S. from 2016 to 2024, according to researchers. What’s driving the increase? The senior author shares his answer.

A new study finds eating disorders in mothers-to-be may raise the risk of asthma and wheezing in their young children.

A new study suggests restricting sugar intake from conception to around 2 years of age may lower the risk of serious heart disease in adulthood.

A new study finds mothers who deliver by cesarean section are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and daily life.

A new study finds mothers who deliver by cesarean section are more likely to experience severe pain that disrupts sleep and daily life.

A new study finds the number of women freezing their eggs has quadrupled since 2014, but a surprisingly small percentage of women have returned to use them within five to seven years.

A new study finds women with hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting, are more than 50% more likely to develop 13 serious mental health conditions.

A new study finds prenatal exposure to acetaminophen may increase the risk of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

A new study finds women with obesity who lose weight before IVF have increased odds of getting pregnant, especially through natural conception.

In a new study, nitrate levels well below the EPA limit for drinking water were associated with an increased risk of premature birth and low-birthweight babies.