The test, a cell-free DNA test, uses a sample of the mother's blood to screen for certain conditions in the developing fetus ...

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was ...

Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse from Bakersfield, was scheduled to have a 22-pound ovarian cyst removed but then discovered ...

'Postpartum hair loss, also known as telogen effluvium, is a very common and temporary shedding that occurs around three ...

Foot arches might seem like a small detail, but they play a huge role in keeping your body balanced and strong. These natural ...

Some essential oils that are generally safe during pregnancy are lavender, jasmine, rose, tangerine, chamomile, neroli, ylang-ylang, and lemon. Those to avoid include rosemary, sage, basil, peppermint ...

You’ll see your doctor 3-4 times during the second trimester. This is when the anatomy scan, genetic testing, and diabetes screening happens. Your doctor will also measure the baby's growth, your ...

The stand-out health feature on the Series 11 is the new FDA-cleared hypertension notifications. It tracks your blood pressure and alerts you to potential irregularities. You should double-check this ...

For anyone who has paid any attention to prenatal screening, abortion and Down syndrome in recent years, it will come as no surprise that increased availability of prenatal screening leads to a ...

SaliStick, the world's first saliva-based pregnancy test, will be stocked on shelves at Coles and select pharmacies. It costs just $16.95. While urine or blood testing has been the go-to for years, ...

Some women rush to their doctor just days after getting a positive pregnant test, but Dr. L. Joy Baker said she often sees patients for the first time just weeks or even days before they give birth.

Postpartum hormones and the hormonal shift are a rollercoaster! Here are 10 real-life changes to expect and simple ways to ...