The external genitals start out as several small bulges that form between your baby's legs at 4 to 5 weeks of pregnancy.

COVID-19 infections and inflammation during pregnancy can affect how a baby's brain grows — just like other illnesses do. But ...

Yes, you can take prenatal vitamins with or without plans for pregnancy. However, there are some things to keep in mind. Learn more.

One of several findings was the discovery of a group of cells, likely unique to humans, that may help the heart respond to low oxygen levels.

Some prenatal vitamins contain a "concerning" amount of arsenic, lead or cadmium, while others don't have key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy, a new study finds. Getty Images Some prenatal ...

Doctors and organizations opposed to abortion recently testified in support of an Ohio bill that would require public schools ...

A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to ...

Researchers showed that consuming THC while pregnant could potentially affect development of the fetus and lead to life-long health impacts for offspring. Oregon Health & Science University ...

A husband's optimism and confidence may play a crucial, if often unseen, role in helping babies arrive healthy and on time.

Prenatal visits have traditionally focused almost exclusively on the behavior of mothers, but new research continues to suggest that science should be looking more closely at the fathers' behavior as ...