Rate of pregnant women addicted to opioids quadrupled, CDC says
Nationwide, the rate of opioid use disorder among women delivering babies more than quadrupled over the 15-year period ending in 2014, according to a new report.
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Inducing labor at 39 weeks might help avoid C-section, study finds
A new study suggests that inducing labor at 39 weeks can be another viable option for some mothers-to-be, even though it has been shunned in the past.
Scourge of superbugs killing Malawi's babies
The African nation of Malawi is facing an epidemic of infections causing sepsis, one of the leading causes of death among newborns.
Beyoncé, Serena bring attention to risks of childbirth for black women
To many, Beyoncé is the history-making superstar who "runs the world" with 22 Grammy Awards to her name -- and hot sauce in her bag.
Bizarre things your body might do during pregnancy
You're glowing from the news: A baby is growing inside of you. But as your belly swells, so does the list of bizarre things your body could suddenly do.
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Woman's health during pregnancy
A woman’s health during pregnancy can be affected by factors you may not often think about.
Trial of erectile dysfunction drug on pregnant women stopped after 11 babies die
Dutch researchers stopped a clinical trial due to the deaths of 11 babies from a lung disease after their mothers were treated with the drug sildenafil, commonly sold as Viagra and Revatio, while pregnant, Amsterdam University Medical Center announced Monday.
Researchers study why women bear Alzheimer's burden
At the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago this week, researchers are exploring biological and social differences that might explain why more women than men develop Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
Having 5 or more babies may increase Alzheimer's risk by 70%, study finds
Women who have given birth five or more times may be 70% more likely to develop Alzheimer's later in life than those who have fewer births, according to a new study of more than 3,500 women in South Korea and Greece. Even women without dementia who had given birth five or more times scored lower on a commonly used cognitive test than those with fewer children.
Here we go again with the Beyoncé baby rumors
We've been here before, Beyhive.
Kate Upton is pregnant
It's a baby home run for Kate Upton and Justin Verlander.
At least 8 million IVF babies born since historic first
The world's first in-vitro fertilization baby was born in 1978 in the UK. Since then, 8 million babies have been born worldwide as a result of IVF and other advanced fertility treatments, an international committee estimates.
What does America's falling birth rate mean for economy?
What's happening with Arizona's birth rate is an extreme example of a wider trend occurring across America.
Supreme Court sides with faith-based pregnancy centers in free speech case
The Supreme Court sided Tuesday with faith-based pregnancy centers in California in a case that pitted abortion rights against free speech.
Woman slams Walgreens over miscarriage prescription
An Arizona woman has criticized Walgreens on social media, saying a pharmacist at the chain refused to fill her prescription for a medicine prescribed to induce miscarriage after she was told her 9-week-old fetus had stopped developing.
Blood tests to predict preterm birth risk raise excitement
Researchers are looking into the possibility of using blood tests to predict a woman's risk of premature birth, which could change the future of prenatal care.
Brigitte Nielsen announces pregnancy at 54
Brigitte Nielsen has shared she will become a mother for the fifth time.
Study: Pregnancy complications might 'turn on' schizophrenia genes
Schizophrenia is thought to be caused by a mixture of genetic and environmental factors. But new research suggests that complications during pregnancy could increase nearly five-fold the child's risk of developing schizophrenia later in life in high-risk individuals.
Cannabis dispensaries recommend products to pregnant women
A majority of cannabis dispensaries in Colorado recommended their products to women posing as pregnant customers with morning sickness, clashing with doctors' warnings about the potential harms, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Want to get pregnant? Cut down on fast food, eat more fruit
A healthy diet is just as important before pregnancy as during it. Women who eat more fast food and those who eat very little fruit take longer to get pregnant than women who include several portions of fruit in their daily diets, according to a study published Friday in the journal Human Reproduction.
Caffeine in pregnancy linked to childhood weight gain in new study
Most pregnant women know to avoid certain foods and drinks, such as raw meat and alcohol. But a new study lends weight to the notion that a high intake of caffeinated substances may also be detrimental to a baby's health.
Woman mistakes pregnancy for food poisoning
A Florida woman who thought she was suffering from a case of food poisoning ended up giving birth to her second child.
Duckworth: Babies should be allowed on Senate floor
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, the first U.S. senator who is expected to give birth while in office, told CNN she feels the Senate rules are outdated because they wouldn't allow her to bring her baby to the floor.
What pregnancy means for top female athletes
Top female athletes often face a choice between motherhood and athletics, but women competitors and their sponsors are changing that narrative.
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