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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...