Preeclampsia threatens the lives of mothers and their babies and affects up to one in 14 pregnant women.
Scientists found deformed head shapes in fossilized humans show their infants were probably just as helpless as babies born today.
Even small increases in air pollution can increase the risk of serious respiratory illnesses for preterm infants and their risk of having asthma as they get older.
The medical tools of the Revolutionary period help flesh out the picture of what physical well-being felt like for people living in the American colonies 250 years ago.
Alma reports that dads can experience postpartum depression, which is often overlooked.
Nearly 1,500 healthcare professionals completed the training in hospitals, birth centers and community organizations across the state.
Aeroflow Breastpumps reports postpartum hormonal changes significantly impact new mothers' emotions and wellbeing, often leading to conditions like baby blues.
By continuously monitoring signs of stress, the device can detect stress in babies, who cannot communicate.
Scientists say three-year-olds are less likely to react negatively to the smell of vegetables they were repeatedly exposed to before birth.
The study examined how early helping behavior emerges and how moms support it in everyday interactions.