Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy can lead to complications for individuals who are pregnant and the fetus. Timing conception during remission and preventing or managing flare-ups can ...

As many mothers know, pregnancy can cause complications and lead to immense physical and emotional turmoil. During these periods of pain, sorrow, and anxiety, husbands should be supportive knowing ...

Gestational diabetes may occur when your body doesn’t produce enough insulin during pregnancy. If blood glucose levels aren’t managed well, you may face complications such as hypertension and ...

Most pregnancies go smoothly – but not all. And if you're facing a complication, you're not alone. Studies show that about 8% of pregnant women will experience serious complications. The good news?

Meningitis can be life threatening. If someone is pregnant with meningitis, they must seek immediate medical attention. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal ...

American women still die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, 1,205 of them in 2021. That number has been going up since 2000, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

The Minnesota Department of Health is amplifying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Hear Her” campaign in the state. It highlights urgent warning signs during and after pregnancy while ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Research finds that Black women have the highest risk of pregnancy-related heart problems in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association, Black women can be up to five ...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and women who have complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure or gestational diabetes, have a significantly higher risk of ...

Tori Bowie was a world champion sprinter and three-time Olympic medalist. The 32-year-old was also about to be a mother and died recently due to complications during childbirth. Officials have cited ...