Mediterranean Diet Has Big Benefits for Expectant Moms: Study

TUESDAY, July 23, 2019 -- Could following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy help head off gestational diabetes and excess weight gain?

A British study says the answer is yes.

A Change of Address During Early Pregnancy May Not Be Best for Baby

TUESDAY, July 30, 2019 -- If moving is never easy, then moving while you are pregnant has got to be a grueling experience.

But could it actually harm your baby? Yes, a new investigation warns.

Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby's Health, Too?

THURSDAY, Aug. 1, 2019 -- Women who keep moving during pregnancy may have infants with more advanced motor skills, a small study suggests.

Researchers discovered the difference among 1-month-olds: Those whose moms got regular aerobic exercise during pregnancy tended to have stronger movement skills, versus babies whose mothers did not.

High-Fiber Diets Might Shield Against a Common Pregnancy Complication

FRIDAY, July 12, 2019 -- More vegetables, more whole grains: New research finds that diets rich in fiber might help pregnant women avoid a dangerous spike in blood pressure.

The common obstetric complication is called preeclampsia, and it occurs in up to 10% of pregnancies. It's characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine and severe swelling in the mother.

Stillbirth Risk Rises With Prolonged Pregnancies

TUESDAY, July 2, 2019 -- The longer a pregnancy continues past term, the higher the risk of stillbirth, according to a new study that analyzed 15 million pregnancies.

The highest risk of stillbirth occurred when pregnancies went beyond 41 weeks -- then the odds rose by 87%, the British researchers said.

Few Pregnant Women Get Right Amount of Nutrients

FRIDAY, June 21, 2019 -- For pregnant women, good nutrition is essential for their health and the baby's health. But many aren't getting adequate amounts of the vitamins and minerals they need, a new study finds.

On the other hand, some are actually taking higher levels of nutrients than is healthy, the same research reports.