If you have a chronic health condition like high blood pressure, or if something unexpected comes up during pregnancy, your healthcare provider may refer you to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist ...

At least 1 in 4 stillbirths in the U.S. are preventable, research shows. O2O Creative/iStock via Getty Images Plus About 60 pregnancies per day in the U.S. end in stillbirth. The best way to find out ...

Diabetes during pregnancy—whether pre-existing or gestational—may lead to increased fat accumulation around the fetal heart, according to a new meta-analysis published in Biomolecules and Biomedicine.

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are underscoring the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Kristin Coppage, a maternal-fetal ...

Research measured fetal movements in 51 pregnant women and found that higher frequencies were strongly linked to greater maternal attachment. Paying conscious attention to these signals may be a ...

Not every pregnancy follows a straight path. At UChicago Medicine, maternal-fetal medicine specialists help parents understand risks, make informed decisions and feel supported every step of the way.

More women are turning to marijuana to treat pregnancy-related illnesses, but experts warn of possible adverse side effects. Cannabis use is rising among pregnant women — especially during the first ...