Women in the United States have been strongly urged to abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy for so many years that the sight of a woman sipping a glass of wine while expecting is fairly scandalous to many. But that could be changing now, as new research suggests that light drinking during pregnancy might not pose as much harm to ...

PHILADELPHIA (MedPage Today) -- Gestational hypertension and diabetes occurred significantly more often in women who reported sleep-disordered breathing during pregnancy, pooled data from published studies showed.

From stretch marks and acne to itchiness and rashes, your skin will go through as many changes during pregnancy as the baby growing inside of you! During pregnancy, you must avoid retinoids, or vitamin A derivatives, such as Retin-A or Renova, as well as salicylates, including products containing salicylic acid (also known as beta-hydroxy acid). Instead, look for products that ...

Levels of a stress hormone released by the placenta could predict a woman's risk of developing postpartum depression, new research suggests. 

A new way of interpreting information from a low-tech, age-old method used in pregnancy care is expected to more accurately identify potential health issues for mothers and babies.