Articles for Tag: "childbirth"

When twins share more than just DNA 
When twins share more than just DNA
Learn about a rare but serious complication that can occur in utero.
The widespread condition affecting new moms  Featured
The widespread condition affecting new moms
Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and stressful time for a mother.
What you need to know about herpes 
What you need to know about herpes
Many Americans are unaware that they have this common STD.
Study finds hospital births safer than home births 
Study finds hospital births safer than home births
Delivering outside a medical center leads to higher infant mortality levels.
New research finds no benefits in eating placenta 
New research finds no benefits in eating placenta
With numerous celebrity endorsements, researchers weigh in on this controversial practice.
Breastfeeding myths busted 
Breastfeeding myths busted
An expert reveals the truth behind common misconceptions.
Effects of prenatal stress can last for generations 
Effects of prenatal stress can last for generations
Your grandmothers’ and mother’s pregnancies can provide a clue into your own, a new study suggests.