The Risks of Obesity During and After Pregnancy
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
Obesity and excess weight can increase the risk of complications during pregnancy for both parent and child — and for people of color, the stakes are the highest
Race and economic status continue to impact birth outcomes for moms and babies
Our new survey takes a look at why so many pregnant women are skipping vaccines
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?
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A 2019 study found that 79% of health apps available through the Google Play store regularly shared user data. The data could conceivably be used in a criminal prosecution.
The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.
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In the 10 years since my son died from a treatable condition, I’ve helped pass legislation to save other children — but there’s still work to do
A pediatric dermatologist weighs in on how you can help a child with atopic dermatitis
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Complications during pregnancy are far from temporary when it comes to your health, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk
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Why all women of reproductive age should make sure they’re getting enough folic acid
Foods and beverages high in added sugars provide a lot of calories but not a lot of nutrients
Society largely stigmatizes and dismisses pregnancy loss by not treating it as a loss that deserves to be grieved
A recent survey shows that new moms may need support
Not all newborns are screened for the same diseases — and that's a problem
Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options
I struggled with side effects from opioids after my first C-section, so I chose to do things differently the second time around
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Research during the pandemic has shown that mothers infected with Covid-19 during pregnancy are twice as likely to require ICU care for their newborns, or to lose their children shortly after birth