High blood pressure in pregnancy is common and often silent. With close monitoring and care, most parents and babies do just ...

At her first prenatal appointment for her first pregnancy, Shana Westlake of Beacon, New York, remembers entering her OB-GYN's office full of anxiety. "They took my blood pressure, and it was ...

You’re entitled to hold onto and review your antenatal notes in your own time and, although some health authorities don’t routinely give them to women, you can still ask for them. Remember to take ...

Prevention, screening, and vaccination are vital for managing infection risk during pregnancy due to altered maternal immunity.

You’ll see your doctor 3-4 times during the second trimester. This is when the anatomy scan, genetic testing, and diabetes screening happens. Your doctor will also measure the baby's growth, your ...

Pregnancy requires timely medical tests and doctor visits to monitor the health of both mother and baby, ensuring a smoother ...

Complications during childbirth are climbing nationwide, and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield says community partnerships play a key role in reversing that trend. The Rochester-based health plan says ...