Underlying cardiovascular risk, rather than older age, drives complications such as venous thromboembolism, cardiomyopathy ...

High-risk pregnancy requires close medical monitoring to protect both mother and baby. Experts explain warning signs, risks, ...

At age 34, Leah Bahrencu was the picture of heart health. “I’m a group fitness instructor and nutrition coach,” says Bahrencu, who lives in Austin, Texas. But after she got pregnant with twins, her OB ...

Severe pregnancy scare: Jenner says she was on bed rest for weeks during her second pregnancy after early dilation and painful sciatica left her barely able to walk. Contrasting experiences: Her first ...

While some fatigue, mood swings, and body aches are common symptoms during pregnancy and usually not concerning, other pregnancy symptoms are potentially more serious. For example, severe vomiting or ...

Obesity before or during pregnancy is the root cause of future cardiovascular disease, not simply the development of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, Northwestern Medicine researchers say.

A history of pregnancy complications was associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, particularly atherothrombotic stroke, a new cohort study showed. The risk was especially high among ...

Female surgery residents putting in 60-hour workweeks saw more complications, study shows. “We should be acting on this,” ...

Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with sleep and behavior problems consistent with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study by Penn State College of ...