December 20, 2022

U.S. Home Births Reach Highest Level in Three Decades

More pregnant women in the United States are choosing to deliver their babies at home rather than in hospitals, a trend that may have been influenced by the pandemic.

December 20, 2022

Hormonal Treatment in Pregnancy Won't Lower Odds for Preterm Birth

A hormone therapy commonly used to prevent preterm births probably isn't effective, a new study reports.

December 7, 2022

Paxlovid OK for Use in Pregnant Women Infected With COVID

Moms-to-be can safely take Paxlovid to help keep their COVID infection from turning serious, a new study shows.

November 17, 2022

U.S. Premature Births Hit Highs Not Seen in 15 Years

More than 1 in every 10 births in the United States now occur prematurely, and the number of these more dangerous deliveries jumped by 4% during 2021, a new report from the March of Dimes shows.

November 1, 2022

Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Might Stunt a Child's Growth

Most pregnant women are told it's safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won't trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new research suggests a surprising risk: Moms-to-be who consume caffeine, even in small amounts, may have shorter kids.

October 31, 2022

No Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child's Later Development

Moms who have had emergency surgery during pregnancy can rest assured that exposure to anesthesia is not linked to developmental issues in their children, a new study reveals.