If you're expecting soon, there's a chance you may have Googled ways to make labor easier. Taking a birthing class, aromatherapy and relaxation breathing have all been touted to help women prepare for ...

Pregnancy comes with its share of aches and pains, including headaches, back pain, and general discomfort, all of which can make daily life challenging. For millions of women, acetaminophen ...

A newly-created probiotic has been found to lower levels of mercury among mice—and researchers hope this could soon help pregnant women and children eat fish more safely. ByLindsey Choo, Former ...

BabyCenter’s series "Going viral" unpacks parenting trends and separates the helpful from the hype. After six months of trying for a second baby, BabyCenter mom Lauren H. reached out to a well-known ...

Studies have shown that the coaching and non-medical services of a doula dramatically decrease the risk of C-sections and preterm births. Through a new partnership with Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center ...

According to University of Washington research she helped conduct, a “plant forward” diet can improve fertility within a few months. This diet includes more vegetables and fruit, whole grains, seafood ...

Pregnant and lactating women have been historically excluded from drug trials, even though many rely on medications to manage pain, mental health and chronic disease.

Many clinical trials exclude women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or able to become pregnant. This is often done to protect ...

You don’t even need to be pregnant to see a midwife, a common misconception. We also do fertility counseling, perform pap smears, conduct annual exams, provide contraception services and even ...