If you have a chronic health condition like high blood pressure, or if something unexpected comes up during pregnancy, your healthcare provider may refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist ...

Planning a baby? Here are essential preconception tests, recommended vaccinations, and lifestyle changes that can improve fertility and support a safe, healthy pregnancy.

There is a lot of interaction between pregnancy and skin changes, says Dr Nirmala M, a gynaecologist and fertility specialist ...

Prenatal care is essential for ensuring the healthy development of a baby and lowering the risk of birth defects. Regular antenatal check-ups help doctors monitor fetal growth, identify potential ...

The phrase “it takes a village” originates from an African proverb that emphasizes that for children to thrive, they need to receive collective support from many people (i.e., a village). However, the ...

Aspirin is cheap, widely available and generally safe, which makes it tempting to give it to everyone. But medicine rarely works well as a one-size-fits-all solution. The reality is that we still lack ...

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.